safety - Future of Education2024-03-28T21:07:14Zhttps://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/feed/tag/safetyWhat Exactly Are Kids Doing Online? (Popular Websites for Children)https://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/what-exactly-are-kids-doing2009-07-02T04:37:57.000Z2009-07-02T04:37:57.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div><b>Online Activities of Children Under 11</b>Children of this age range mainly use the internet for fun, gaming, email, chatting and instant messaging, according to Dina Demner a researcher at the University of Maryland who published a report in 2001 titled “Children on the Internet.” This age group accounts for nearly 10% of internet users (Media Metrix).<b>Most popular sites:</b>PBS for KidsHas games, colouring books and videos especially for young children.All Things DisneyFocuses on games and videos relating to Disney artists and characters.WebkinzA website that corresponds with the purchase of a stuffed toy called Webkinz. The site allows owners of the new toy to sign up and play with a virtual version of their new toy.<b>Online Activities of Children Ages 12 – 18</b>Youth in this age category share many similar interests. In a report by Cox Communications earlier this year, it was discovered that most American teenagers use the internet as follows: 14% blog; 22% chat using a web cam; 27% use a gaming system with a chat feature; 60% use instant messaging; 72% have at least one social networking profile; and 91% use email.<b>Most popular sites:</b>FacebookThe most popular free-access social networking website in North America.YouTubeA video sharing website where users upload and share videos.HuluThis is a popular site for teenagers of all ages as they can catch up on their favourite television episodes, watch clips and full length movies.The Sixty OneA unique interactive site that is very appealing for those over the age of sixteen. Musicians upload their music and the web site users can “bump” their favourite songs while earning points.Last FMA music site in which teenagers enjoy recommending music they know and new music they discover to others who are registered at the site.So what do you need to know about most of these sites? Well, many of them require some form of registration, where your child may need to share personal information (like their full name, phone number and address). Make sure you go over what personal information they should keep to themselves so they don’t end up sharing the wrong information with the wrong people, even if by accident.Click here for full article with links: <a href="http://kiwicommons.com/2009/06/what-exactly-are-kids-doing-online/#more-1160" target="_blank">http://kiwicommons.com/2009/06/what-exactly-are-kids-doing-online/#more-1160</a></div>We welcome input for our new Internet Safety reviews resourcehttps://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/we-welcome-input-for-our-new2009-06-27T03:00:19.000Z2009-06-27T03:00:19.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>Hey everyone!We will be launching our upcoming web safety resource on <a href="http://www.kiwicommons.com" target="_blank">KiwiCommons.com</a> called <b>Kiwi Reviews</b>.<b>Kiwi Reviews</b> was created to provide our readers with in-depth product, software and book reviews, in addition to the editorials, late-breaking news and resources available on the site. It will be useful for tech users, parents, and educators.The bi-weekly reviews will be conducted by <a href="http://www.kiwicommons.com" target="_blank">Kiwi Commons</a> staff, third party experts and the <a href="http://www.kiwicommons.com" target="_blank">Kiwi Commons</a> online community.Various products will be evaluated in the interest of <i>Internet safety and security</i>, such as:• Parental software• Educational software• Mobile electronics• Popular websites• New parenting guidesTo compliment the reviews, we have added our new feature <b>“Ask an Expert”</b>, where readers will be able to share <i>questions concerning online safety anonymously</i>.<b>So, what are your questions regarding online safety? - It can include everything from issues like cyberbullying, Internet fraud, online predators to school policies.</b><i>Your questions will assist Kiwi experts to better assist you by transforming your inquiries into a review, story, article, or even a downloadable resource.</i><b>Kiwi Reviews</b> will launch <b><i>this July</i></b>, so <i>start submitting</i> your questions, concerns, or ideas soon.To become a member today, click <a href="http://kiwicommons.com/wp-login.php?action=register" target="_blank">here</a></div>Youth Guardian Internet Contract - Make one!https://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/youth-guardian-internet2009-06-24T15:56:22.000Z2009-06-24T15:56:22.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>According to a number of public reports sent to Cybertip.ca, Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children, <b>many youths aren’t using the internet safely</b>; by revealing personal information and posting inappropriate images of themselves on social networking sites like Facebook.It’s important for parents to set <b>basic rules and boundaries about internet use</b> just as they would for any other household activity, such as watching TV.Parents can set the rules by creating or utilizing a <b>youth parent contract</b> like this <a href="http://kiwicommons.com/resources/parent-youth-guidelines/">one</a>, to make sure everyone in the family is taking an active role in internet safety, and so kids understand that if any breach of the contract occurs, privileges such as internet use can be taken away.In developing a contract, parents should become familiar with the places their children are going online. They should also encourage open communication about what their kids like to do online by promoting the internet as a family activity.<b>Topics you may want to include in your contract:</b>- Where your computer and internet are allowed in your home- A plan outlining the maximum amount of time allowed on the internet per week- Emphasis on never opening an e-mail or instant-message from someone you don’t know- What personal information should never be given out- The importance of an anonymous email address for social network and chat accounts- Emphasis on the lines of communication being open without judgment- Guidelines on the type of image and video content allowed to be uploaded- An agreement not to meet a stranger without a parent’s permission- What sites are on and off limits (pornographic and gambling)<b>Full article available here</b>: <a href="http://kiwicommons.com/2009/06/importance-of-youth-guardian-internet-agreement/#more-1088">Kiwi Commons</a></div>Internet Safety Guidelines to Go Over with Kidshttps://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/internet-safety-guidelines-to2009-06-02T14:18:37.000Z2009-06-02T14:18:37.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>-Place computers in open areas of the home. Never put one in your child's bedroom.-Go over what personal information should never be posted online. Never share full name, social security number, address, location, email address, school name, phone number, date of birth, or real age.-Ask children to only use gender-neutral screen names like Rocker41.-On social networking sites, make sure they know only to talk to people they know in real life, restrict access to their profiles, and make use of available privacy settings.-Never accept unsolicited email, files, photographs, videos or attachments from online strangers.-Parents should Google their children to see if there are any negative references posted on the Internet.-Understand the social networking sites children use by registering for your own account on MySpace, Facebook, Bebo etc.-Tell kids to never share their passwords with anyone, not even friends.-Ensure kids understand that what is published or said online today, may come back to haunt you in the future.-Tell kids to not say things online that they would never say in person. Let them know Internet activities can be traced, located, and punished.-Tell kids never to fill out questionnaires or surveys unless approved by parents.-Let kids know that if they are being harassed online, it is imperative to notify their parents.-Tell kids to notify a trusted adult if there is something online that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable.-Keep the lines of communication open. If you're a parent, know what's going on in your child's social life.-Insist that your school include an Internet Safety curriculum.-Insist that your school has anti-cyberbullying regulations in place.</div>Teach kids how to use their Facebook privacy settings.https://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/teach-kids-how-to-use-their2009-05-14T15:39:43.000Z2009-05-14T15:39:43.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>Visit our blog article for ten different settings available:<a href="http://kiwicommons.com/2009/05/facebook-privacy-settings-by-allfacebookcom-guru/">http://kiwicommons.com/2009/05/facebook-privacy-settings-by-allfacebookcom-guru/</a>1) Use your friends lists.2) Remove yourself from Facebook search results.3) Remove yourself from Google search results.4) Modify who can see tagged video or photos of yourself.5) Customize who can see all your photo albums, or even just specific albums.6) Prevent personal stories from showing up in your friend's newsfeeds.7) Monitor published application stories in your newsfeed.8) Keep your contact information private to only those in your network.9) Control who can post to your wall and who can read your wall.10) Keep your network of friends private.</div>Internet Guidelines to Go Over with Kidshttps://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/internet-guidelines-to-go-over2009-05-06T14:25:54.000Z2009-05-06T14:25:54.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>-Place computers in open areas of the home. Never put one in your child's bedroom.-Go over what personal information should never be posted online. Never share full name, social security number, address, location, email address, school name, phone number, date of birth, or real age.-Ask children to only use gender-neutral screen names like Rocker41.-On social networking sites, make sure they know only to talk to people they know in real life, restrict access to their profiles, and make use of available privacy settings.-Never accept unsolicited email, files, photographs, videos or attachments from online strangers.-Parents should Google their children to see if there are any negative references posted on the Internet.-Understand the social networking sites children use by registering for your own account on MySpace, Facebook, Bebo etc.-Tell kids to never share their passwords with anyone, not even friends.-Ensure kids understand that what is published or said online today, may come back to haunt you in the future.-Tell kids to not say things online that they would never say in person. Let them know Internet activities can be traced, located, and punished.-Tell kids never to fill out questionnaires or surveys unless approved by parents.-Let kids know that if they are being harassed online, it is imperative to notify their parents.-Tell kids to notify a trusted adult if there is something online that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable.-Keep the lines of communication open. If you're a parent, know what's going on in your child's social life.-Insist that your school include an Internet Safety curriculum.-Insist that your school has anti-cyberbullying regulations in place.</div>Microsoft Sympatico Internet Safety Quizhttps://futureofeducation.com/groups/kiwicommons/forum/microsoft-sympatico-internet2009-04-27T19:43:18.000Z2009-04-27T19:43:18.000ZKiwi Commonshttps://futureofeducation.com/members/KiwiCommons<div>Hey guys!Microsoft Sympatico has just posted an Internet Safety Quiz on their website to test parents on their knowledge of basic Internet dangers.It's just ten questions. Check it out and let me know how you do!<a href="http://lifestyle.sympatico.msn.ca/Quiz+For+Parents/KidsSafety/Quizzes/ForParents.htm?isfa=1">http://lifestyle.sympatico.msn.ca/Quiz+For+Parents/KidsSafety/Quizzes/ForParents.htm?isfa=1</a></div>