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Lisa Carlson
Technology Instructional Support
lisa.carlson@minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Dave Eisenmann
Technology Integration Specialist
dave.eisenmann@minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Kim Hoehne
High School Physics Teacher
kim.hoehne@minnetonka.k12.mn.us
►►►This handout is online at http://tinyurl.com/2vguem so you can simply click on the websites listed below:
1. Future Technology
• Did You Know? video http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com
• Fabrication Printers: http://www.fabathome.org
2. Cyber Literacy
• Internet Use in School (Filter) vs. Home/Friend’s house
• Sample home filters: www.safeeyes.com, www.kidswatch.com
• Hoax websites, http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoaxsites.html
• Advertising www.pbskids.org/license/index.html Primary “web license” for kids, don’t buy it- advertising
3. Pornography
• Connect With Kids clip used with permission: Effect on Girls:
http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2007/357_oct31/thisweek/071031_porn.shtml see also Effect on Boys:
http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/370_jan30/thisweek/080130_porn.shtml
• Dove Campaign for Beauty http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/
4. Cyber Bullying
• Talent Show (Middle School Kids) Ad Council Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seOQyMvG99w
• Kitchen (High School Kids) Ad Council Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYaWNYXpBis&feature=related
• Broken Friendship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw9T26GPqpc
• Hot or Not http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw9T26GPqpc
• Connect with Kids Parent Video:
http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/408_oct22/thisweek/081022_cyber.shtml
5. Cyber Safety (Cyberfootprint)
• Social Networking in Plain English video: www.commoncraft.com
• www.BadJocks.com
• SNL MySpace Video http://www.hulu.com/watch/1420/saturday-night-live-myspace
• Cyber footprint: www.Archive.org
o Future Employment, College Admissions
o Secondary Announcements: http://www.bb.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/bbcswebdav/institution/MHS/WhatsUp/
o Bulletin Board Ad Council Commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_imoz6A7Ks
o Everyone Knows Your Name Ad Council Commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOwpGF1SOQM
o Google Alerts http://www.google.com/alerts
• www.YouTube.com
• Web Cams, Porn/Justin Berry http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/05/washington/05porn.html
6. Gaming
• MediaWise PSA "Whoever tells the stories defines the culture." http://www.mediafamily.org/mediawise/psa.shtml
• Virtual Worlds: www.SecondLife.com, www.nictropolis.com, http://www.webkinz.com/, www.clubpenguin.com
7. Wireless devices- Cell Phones, Text Messaging, dangers while driving
• AT& T Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyVijeGBe-c
• IM, Online Lingo www.netlingo.com and http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/lingo.html#
• NetLingo Internet Dictionary http://www.netlingo.com/top50teens.cfm
• Kajeet: Cell phones for kids http://www.kajeet.com/4u/index.html
8. Cyber/Academic Integrity
• Cheating, High School Confidential by Jeremy Iverson
• Connect with Kids Parent Video: http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/408_oct22/thisweek/081022_cheat.shtml
What experts say parents should do:
• Be proactive vs. reactive
• Communicate & listen
• Share values and beliefs
• Set up guidelines proactively
• Set expectations when away
• Install filtering software
• Limit screen time, set unplugged time
• Periodically get a tour
• Learn texting & play video games
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Monitor your cyber footprint- Google
Stop Cyberbullying
Centrally locate the computer(s)
Balance cyber-sleuthing
Share passwords with parents, not
friends
Warn about Internet fraud
Resources
1. http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/administration/technology/internetsafety Minnetonka Public Schools
Internet Safety Page for Parents
2. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/safe/parent.html PBS Parenting in an Internet Age
3. http://www.theantidrug.com/teens-technology/overview.asp Overview of Teens and Technology from Parents:
The Anti-Drug website. Great resources and an online “Crash Course” for parents on technology
4. www.MediaWise.org (Dr. David Walsh)
a. Dr. David Walsh’s articles about Internet Safety, MySpace, and Pornography, as well as Parent-Child
Contracts: http://www.bb.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/bbcswebdav/xid-545351_1
5. www.WiredSafety.org -Parent Guide and contract
6. www.NetSmartz.org- great student scenario videos
7. www.InternetSuperHeros.org
8. www.ConnectWithKids.com DVDs available
9. www.Cyberbully.org
10. www.TeenAngels.org
11. www.McGruff.org/ProblemSolver/webSafety.htm
12. www.iKeepSafe.org (Adventures of Faux Paw the Cat- good for younger kids)
Books:
1. NO: Why Kids--of All Ages--Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It by David Walsh
2. WHY Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen by David
Walsh
3. How Much Is Enough?: Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable,
Responsible and Respectful Children -- from Toddlers to Teens by Jean Illsley Clark
4. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber