Friday, February 27, 2009
NorthJersey.com: POLL: N.J. poised to enact tough Internet predator bill
Senator Menendez (D-NJ) has been leading in cybersafety since I first begane working with him in 1998. He is a remarkable person and has been very helpful with our work to protect children and all consumers online. In addition, the NJ AG has been extremely active in her own right since she took office. NorthJersey.com: POLL: N.J. poised to enact tough Internet predator bill
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Microsoft Turns to Girl Scouts for Internet Safety - For LMK online safety campaign - Softpedia
Microsoft Turns to Girl Scouts for Internet Safety - For LMK online safety campaign - SoftpediaMy only correction is that MS did not tap my expertise, the Girl Scouts did. Microsoft sponsored their project.
Get Game Smart: Video Contest
Get Game Smart: Video ContestPLAY IT SAFE AND WIN!
Do you love video games? Then Get Game Smart with Victoria Justice, honorary Teenangel and star of “Spectacular!” the movie and Zoey 101! Watch her video to learn all about the Get Game Smart Video Contest and team up with your parents to tell us how you create fun and safe gaming experiences in your home with a brief, creative video. You could win amazing prizes including an Xbox 360, Zune digital media player, digital camera, $1,000 cash and more! Visit http://www.getgamesmart.com/spotlight/videocontest for details. Deadline for submissions is March 6 so enter today!
This is a great way for families to learn about safe gaming. shoot a video together and send it in. who kows? maybe yours will be selected and you can join the advisory board for Xbox!
Do you love video games? Then Get Game Smart with Victoria Justice, honorary Teenangel and star of “Spectacular!” the movie and Zoey 101! Watch her video to learn all about the Get Game Smart Video Contest and team up with your parents to tell us how you create fun and safe gaming experiences in your home with a brief, creative video. You could win amazing prizes including an Xbox 360, Zune digital media player, digital camera, $1,000 cash and more! Visit http://www.getgamesmart.com/spotlight/videocontest for details. Deadline for submissions is March 6 so enter today!
This is a great way for families to learn about safe gaming. shoot a video together and send it in. who kows? maybe yours will be selected and you can join the advisory board for Xbox!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Let Me Know: Life Online - Home
Let Me Know: Life Online - Homethe parents section of the new Girl Scout site on online safety... a video of Parry for parents
Parent needs help with cyberbullying threats -- Without Paying - WSJ.com
Parent needs help with cyberbullying threats - WSJ.comMoms and dads are frightened when their kids are targeted. Parry provided some advice to a mom through a wonderful journalist at the Wall Street Journal
IT News Online > - - Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Launch Online Safety Campaign
IT News Online > - - Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Launch Online Safety Campaignspread the work and the link. we're all in this together!
Local Durham Teen Part of New Internet Safety Project - Durham County - MyNC.com
Local Durham Teen Part of New Internet Safety Project - Durham County - MyNC.comThe Girl Scouts project takes cybersafety and responsible use and makes it real and practical for girls, boys and families. When asked to help guide and create this project last year, I was honored (as a former Girl Scout), delighted (thinking that I would get thin mint cookies at a discount) and excited (2.4 million girls spreading the cybersafety message!).
Visit the site and check back every month as new modules are launched. Together we can all learn something and share what we learn.
Visit the site and check back every month as new modules are launched. Together we can all learn something and share what we learn.
Campaña y concurso relacionados con los video juegos - 02/11/2009 - El Nuevo Herald
Campaña y concurso relacionados con los video juegos - 02/11/2009 - El Nuevo HeraldGetGameSmart.com is holding a contest on safe gaming for families that submit videos about how they stay safe and have fun gaming.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Wake Up Call: Facebook Isn’t A Safe Haven
Wake Up Call: Facebook Isn’t A Safe HavenI think Facebook is safer. I always advise clients never to say "safe." it sounds too much like a promise rather than an adjective. Teens tell me they feel Facebook is safer too. There is something about knowing that someone knew your e-mail address at least at the time the account was created that makes people better behaved.
The sex ring announced mirrors one we worked under our former charity name, in 1999. Reader's Digest chronicled the story and it was found that the man blackmailing the students and posing as a woman online, was a school administrator in NY. The article wss called Angels Online and was published in the US in March 2000.
The same scams get recycled over and over. There is much to learn from reviewing history, even if that "history" is only 8 years ago.
The sex ring announced mirrors one we worked under our former charity name, in 1999. Reader's Digest chronicled the story and it was found that the man blackmailing the students and posing as a woman online, was a school administrator in NY. The article wss called Angels Online and was published in the US in March 2000.
The same scams get recycled over and over. There is much to learn from reviewing history, even if that "history" is only 8 years ago.
Student Fights Record of ‘Cyberbullying’ - NYTimes.com
Student Fights Record of ‘Cyberbullying’ - NYTimes.com
Students have been suspended and expelled based on cyberbullying charges for many years. In most cases, the student wins in these lawsuits, unless there is a written and signed policy about cyberbullying in the school.
These rest on the fact that schools (public schools) are restricted by the First Amendment (as governmental bodies) and although they have more leeway than other governmental agencies, are limited by the geographical range, duration of the schools day and related aspects of the actions to the school itself.
Think of it this way. If two kids get into a fight at my house on a Sunday picnic, can the school discipline them Monday morning? No.
It's the same way here.
The only difference is that the student took on a teacher, instead of another student. That changes things a bit, but not completely.
The case cited by the school administrator is an old one, from the time of the Vietnam war, and doesn't apply here.
The reach of the Internet into and out of school complicates things.
Now, the question will be in what way can schools discipline students for what they do outside of the school, after hours and on the Internet to a teacher or other school administrator?
This and other legally-related cyberbullying challenge information will appear in our StopCyberbullying Toolkit, that comes out on feb 25th, free for schools. Along with $1 million dollars worth of content to help schools address cyberbullying for all ages, school administrators, parents and guidance counselors.
Students have been suspended and expelled based on cyberbullying charges for many years. In most cases, the student wins in these lawsuits, unless there is a written and signed policy about cyberbullying in the school.
These rest on the fact that schools (public schools) are restricted by the First Amendment (as governmental bodies) and although they have more leeway than other governmental agencies, are limited by the geographical range, duration of the schools day and related aspects of the actions to the school itself.
Think of it this way. If two kids get into a fight at my house on a Sunday picnic, can the school discipline them Monday morning? No.
It's the same way here.
The only difference is that the student took on a teacher, instead of another student. That changes things a bit, but not completely.
The case cited by the school administrator is an old one, from the time of the Vietnam war, and doesn't apply here.
The reach of the Internet into and out of school complicates things.
Now, the question will be in what way can schools discipline students for what they do outside of the school, after hours and on the Internet to a teacher or other school administrator?
This and other legally-related cyberbullying challenge information will appear in our StopCyberbullying Toolkit, that comes out on feb 25th, free for schools. Along with $1 million dollars worth of content to help schools address cyberbullying for all ages, school administrators, parents and guidance counselors.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
ABC News: Lost Connections Spark Teen Tech Rage
ABC News: Lost Connections Spark Teen Tech RageKids are now killing others when disconnected from technology they love. Perspective and understanding of how kids feel about their communication tools are crucial. We have new research on this which we will present at our wired kids summit at the Senate in DC Feb 25th.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Prep Tuesday: Athletes start to see online-profile pitfalls
Prep Tuesday: Athletes start to see online-profile pitfallsAre coahces and college recruiters viewing athelete's profiles.
The Data Privacy Imperative : Microsoft Celebrates Data Privacy Day This Wednesday
The Data Privacy Imperative : Microsoft Celebrates Data Privacy Day This WednesdayBrittany Bacon, one of our original five teenangels joins heavy weights in privacy at Data Privacy Day.
Virginia bill could help schools punish cyberbullying | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
Virginia bill could help schools punish cyberbullying | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.comVirginia may join the ranks of California, Vermont, NJ and Missouri (among other states) with state cyberbullying laws.