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1er Congreso Internacional Menores en las TIC
1st International Congress “Minors in ICT”
Educando para una Internet más segura
Educating for a safer Internet
Palacio de Congresos – Recinto Ferial Luis Adaro (Gijón)
27 y 28 de octubre de 2009
Young People and Internet Literacy and Safety -Opportunities and Challenges
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The Internet and
digital
technologies
have evolved…
Picture by Wooden Flute Guy, Flickr
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Access: Not only on your desktop…
Smart Mobile Phones, Game
Consoles..
Connectivity: broadband, wifi hotspots,
3G, etc…
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Instant Messenger: Desktop, Web and Mobiles
http://ww.meebo.com/
•Meebo
•MSN Web Messenger
•E-Buddy
The ongoing struggle: proxy servers etc
Instant messaging
on your Mobile
Phone
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Range of Services
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Features of Social Networking Sites
an easy to set up personal, customisable webpage
fun, exciting, multimedia content
a user created profile (can be public/private)
visible links between users (friends)
public communication areas like message boards and comments
networking is encouraged
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Web 2.0= Read/Write WebExplosion of tools that are web-based:
for example Google Documents and Calendar
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Live Interactive TV Streaming
Kyte TV
U StreamComvu
Qik
FlixwagonTwitcam
Twitter:
Social networking and
micro-blogging service
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What are the issues – young
people?
• Web 2.0 world - services and
applications can blur
boundaries between
professional and personal
relationships, public and
private information
• Users encouraged to network
and express themselves
online, create and share
content, and share
• Huge positives BUT need the
skills to navigate and make
informed decisions
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Internet Safety Challenges
Exposure to Inappropriate,
Inaccurate or Dangerous Content
Inappropriate or Dangerous
Interaction or Contact
Security, Privacy,
Legal and Social challenges
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WISE KIDS and Bridgend Healthy Schools Survey
of Year 7 pupils (11 and 12 year olds)
On line questionnaire aimed to find out:
- how year 7 pupils from Bridgend Secondary Schools use the Internet and their mobile phones
- their understanding of the Internet environment
- their understanding of how to keep themselves safe when using the Internet and mobile technologies
1519 pupils completed the online survey fully, of whom 73% were aged 12, and 27% were aged 11 at the time of the survey.
There was also an approximately even balance of boys and girls - (51%boys, 49% girls)
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Parental involvement with 11 and 12 year olds
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Social Networking Sites
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Privacy Settings on Social Networking Sites
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“Someone has hacked my account”
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Been sent rude/upsetting messages
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What have we learned/ What do we teach?
• Our experience shows that for young people aged 11
and 12, there is sometimes a lack of understanding
and awareness of :
– the Internet as a public space with laws and
consequence
– the possible bias and accuracy of Internet
information
– how to make judgements in their online
interactions – i.e. sometimes trusting and naive
– how to safeguard their data online
– personal digital identity extending to devices and
applications
– appropriate digital/net etiquette
– internet security issues like viruses and spyware
– laws online for example on when file sharing
copyright media
– where to get support/ report issues like
cyberbullying or Internet grooming
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WISE KIDS CODE:
PPPAS
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ProfileInformation
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Bebo
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Privacy Settings
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Passwords
Auto logons
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Inappropriate or Dangerous
Interaction or Contact
Stranger Danger
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Whose problem is this?
Who do we work with?
Policy and Grassroots' Level
• Educators – schools, Further
Education colleges
• Governors of schools
• Youth Professionals
• Young People
• Mental Heath/Nursing
Professionals
• Social Workers
• Community Groups
• Public and Private
Organisations
• Law Enforcement
• Policy Makers
• Creators of Children’s Internet
Services
• Regulatory Bodies
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Role of
Schools
• Have a responsibility to promote digital
literacy and Internet literacy – safe AND
innovative AND up to knowledge and skills
• Embed this in the curriculum a/ lesson plans
• Must ensure that all staff are appropriately
trained on Internet technologies and safety
issues – needs commitment and appropriate
resources
• Have a e-safety/e-safeguarding coordinator
• Act on issues of cyberbullying or inappropriate
use of the Internet
• Give teachers access rather than blanket
blocking
• Use language that young people understand,
and make advice age appropriate; listen and
learn – fill the gaps
• Reach out to parents through home school
links
• Should create a culture of support – teaching,
supporting, being visible and proactive in
Internet Safety
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Role of parents
• Be involved in their
children’s use of the
Internet
• Filtering solutions not a
replacement for parental
involvement
• Parents need to update
their knowledge and skills
• Start communicating
messages with their
children from a young age
• Create a culture of
support
• Be the parent!
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Responsibility
Trust
Public
Private
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Thank you!
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wisekids.org.uk
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About WISE KIDS
• WISE KIDS believes that the Internet is a vital tool in the Information Age, and works to Promote Awareness of New Media, Internet and Mobile Technologies, Internet Literacy, Proficiency and Safety
• WISE KIDS provides:
– Customised Training Programmes (online and face-to-face)
– Consultancy
– Research and Resource Development
– Awareness Raising Events
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About WISE KIDS
WISE KIDS clients include:
LEAs, LSCBs, Youth Organisations, Young People, Parents, Teachers, Post-16 Educators, Governors, Welsh Assembly Government, Ofcom, BT, BBC Community Studio, Foster Carers, Community Organisations, and other public and private sector businesses.