Internet Safety- MySpace

Internet Safety-MySpace

"How Safe Are We?"

This activity was created to inform you of internet/networking dangers.

We would like to see everyone become more aware of what information is posted on sites such as MySpace.com (personal networking websites)

Informational Resources

MySpace:
Terms & Conditions
Safety Tips

MTV: News Article

MSNBC Dateline Articles:
Why parents must mind MySpace
Going the Distance
To Catch a Predator III

MSNBC Nightly News:
MySpace, Facebook attract online predators

America’s Most Wanted:
Staying Safe in Cyber Space
Lookout League
Protect Your Secret Identity
I Thought He Was My Friend: How An Internet Predator Tricked A Teen

CyberBullies:
teachLEARNING: A High-Tech Problem
Velvette's Presentation- for students

Google: Online Predators

NetSmartz Workshop: Real-Life Stories

Houston Chronicle:
24 Star Leads Latest Charge for Web Safety

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:
Help Delete Online Predators
Don’t Believe the Type
Know the Dangers: Social Networking
ID the Creep [game]
Qwest Incredible Internet

Who are they? We will find them:
Perverted Justice

Informational Resources (cont.)

Commercials:
My Friend [audio]
Exchange [video]
Places [video]

Documents:
Acronym List [.pdf]
Online Safety tips [.pdf]
Tips for Grown-ups
Velvette's Presentation- for students

Internet Safety Software:
Software 4 Parents

Profile Activity.
Visit the following profiles. How much information can you learn by just reading profiles and putting the pieces together? Which profile is in the most danger? And which profile is fairly safe? What preventative measures can we take to protect ourselves from online predators?

Profiles:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school leaders for more information.