Internet+Sfety+and+Aprropriate+Use

__ Internet safety and appropriate use: __ (filtering; chat rooms - how safe are they?; web page content -pornography, acceptable use policies; e-mail - spamming, flaming, spying, viruses, content; hacking). __ Definition: __ ** // Internet safety  // ** refers to the various issues facing students due to the widespread use of the Internet in today’s society, and the need for common practices to keep children and all users safe. The Internet provides students with access to a wealth of information and educational resources along with the opportunity for collaboration with other students around the world. Unfortunately, it also offers inappropriate content and the opportunities for interaction with persons with intent to cause harm. __ Acceptable Use Policy: __ 

** Agreement **


** Statement of Purpose **
Through the YSE project students are going to have access to the World Wide Web and other electronic networks at school. The advantages afforded by the rich, digital resources available today through the World Wide Web outweigh any disadvantage. However, it is important to remember that access is a privilege, not a right, and carries with it responsibilities for all involved. 

** Terms of Agreement **
** In order for a student to be allowed access to a school computer system, computer network, and the Internet, parents must sign and return the attached consent form by __December 31, 2010.__ ** 

** Acceptable Uses **
The ______________________________________________//(name of the school)// is providing access to its school computer systems, computer networks, and the Internet for **__educational purposes only__**. If you have any doubt about whether a contemplated activity is educational, you may consult with the person(s) designated by the school to help you decide. Accordingly, regulations for participation by anyone on the Internet shall include by not be limited to the following:  a. All users must abide by rules of Network etiquette – Netiquette, including the following:  ■ Be polite. Use appropriate language and graphics. No swearing, vulgarities, suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or threatening language.  ■ Avoid language and/or graphic representations which may be offensive to other users. Don’t use network or Internet access to make, distribute, or redistribute jokes, stories, or other material which is based on slurs or stereotypes relating to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.  ■ Do not assume that a sender of e-mail is giving his or her permission for you to forward or redistribute the message to third parties or to give his/her e-mail address to third parties. This should only be done with permission or when you know that the individual would have no objection.  b. Teachers may allow individual students to use email, electronic chat rooms, instant messaging, social networking sites (i.e. facebook and myspace) and other forms of direct electronic communications for **__educational purposes only__** and with proper supervision. Proper supervision shall include the teachers having the documentation of the students’ username password on file and being able to monitor the account. This includes the use of student personal email accounts and personal social networking sites in the school environment. If a student uses his/her personal email account or accesses his/her social networking site on a school computer, the teacher must monitor all communications and have assess to the students username password for such account. In addition, if student personal accounts are access through the district Internet, the profile for student personal accounts must not contain identifiable information such as last name or address of student.  c. No personal addresses, personal phone numbers, or last names of students will be permitted to be given out on the Internet. No identifiable photographs will be allowed to be published on the Internet without appropriate written consent. Concerning a student, appropriate written consent means a signature by a parent or legal guardian of the student.  d. A student may not attempt to access any Internet resource without the prior consent of the teacher. The Internet is an extension of the classroom and teachers are responsible for and must be aware of where his/her student goes on the Internet.  e. ** Privacy **. //Network and Internet access is provided as a// tool for your education. The District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store at any time and without prior notice any and all usage of the computer network and Internet access and any and all information transmitted or received in connection with such usage. All such information files shall be and remain the property of the District and no user shall have any expectation of privacy regarding such materials.  f. ** Student Photos/Student Work **. Publishing student pictures and work on websites promotes learning, collaboration and provides an opportunity to share the achievements of students. Images and products of students may be included on the website without identifying captions or names. Parents/guardians must indicate their written consent to publish their child’s photo or school work on any school related website before the item is published to the web. Please note that under no circumstances will student photos or work be identified with first and last name on an YSE website, including the district, school, or teacher website. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list 14.2pt .25in; text-indent: -14.2pt;"> g. ** Copyright **. All students and faculty must adhere to the copyright laws of Greece and European Union. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** Failure to Follow Acceptable Use Policy **
Use of the computer network and Internet is a privilege, not a right. A user who violates this agreement shall, at a minimum, have his or her access to the network and Internet terminated and is subject to disciplinary action by the school administrator. The District may also take other disciplinary actions. Unacceptable Uses of the Network may include: <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> a. Uses that cause harm to others or damage to their property. For example, do not engage in defamation (harming another’s reputation by lies); do not employ another’s password or some other user identifier that misleads message recipients into believing that someone other than you is communicating or otherwise using his/her access to the network or the Internet; do not upload a work, virus, trojan horse, time bomb, or other harmful form of programming or vandalism; do not participate in hacking activities or any form of unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or information systems. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> b. Uses that jeopardize the security of student access and of the computer network or other networks on the Internet. For example, do not disclose or share your password with others; do not impersonate another user. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> c. Uses that are commercial transactions. Students may not use the YSE or school network to sell or buy anything over the Internet. You should not give others private information about yourself or others. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> d. Illegal activities, including copyright or contract violations shall not be permitted on the Internet. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> e. The Internet shall not be used for commercial, political, illegal, financial, or religious purposes. Violations shall be reported to a teacher or an administrator immediately. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> f. Threatening, profane, harassing, or abusive language shall be forbidden. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"> g. Use of the network for any illegal activities is prohibited. Illegal activities include (a) tampering with computer hardware or software, (b) unauthorized entry into computers and files (hacking), (c) knowledgeable vandalism or destruction of equipment, and (d) deletion of computer files. Such activity is considered a crime under local and European law. Any use which violates state or federal law relating to copyright, trade secrets, the distribution of obscene or pornographic materials, or which violates any other applicable law or municipal ordinance, is strictly prohibited. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> h. No user is permitted to knowingly or inadvertently load or create a computer virus or load any software that destroys files and programs, confuses users, or disrupts the performance of the system. No third party software will be installed without the consent of the assigned administrator. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> i. Invading the privacy of another user, using another's account, posting personal messages without the author's consent, and sending or posting anonymous messages shall be forbidden. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> j. Accessing pornographic or obscene materials, or using or sending profanity in messages shall be forbidden. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> k. Any subscription to list serves, bulletin boards, or on-line services shall be approved by the superintendent or his designee prior to any such usage. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> l. The use of anonymous proxies to get around content filtering is strictly prohibited and is a direct violation of this agreement. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** Internet Safety **
<span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● ** Parents and Users **. Despite every effort for supervision and filtering, all users and their parents/guardians are advised that access to the electronic network may include the potential for access to materials inappropriate for school-aged students. Every user must take responsibility for his or her use of the network and Internet and avoid these sites. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● ** Personal Safety **. In using the network and Internet, users should not reveal personal information such as home address or telephone number. Users should never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone “met” on the Internet without a parent’s permission. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● ** Confidentiality of Student Information **. Personally identifiable information concerning students may not be disclosed or used in any way on the Internet without the permission of a parent or guardian. Users should never give out private or confidential information about themselves or others on the Internet. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● ** Active Restriction Measures **. The District will utilize filtering software or other technologies to prevent students from accessing visual depictions that are (1) obscene, (2) pornographic, or (3) harmful to minors. The use of anonymous proxies to get around the content filter is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of this policy. The school will also monitor the online activities of students, through direct observation and/or technological means. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** Use of New Web Tools **
Online communication is critical to the students’ learning of 21st Century Skills and tools such as blogging and podcasting offer an authentic, real-world vehicle for student expression. Again, as educators, our primary responsibility to students is their safety. Hence, expectations for classroom blog, student protected e-mail, podcast projects or other Web interactive use must follow all established Internet safety guidelines. ** Blogging/Podcasting Terms and Conditions: ** <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● The use of blogs, podcasts or other web 2.0 tools is considered an extension of your classroom. Therefore, any speech that is considered inappropriate in the classroom is also inappropriate in all uses of blogs, podcasts, or other web 2.0 tools. This includes but is not limited to profanity; racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● Students using blogs, podcasts or other web tools are expected to act safely by keeping ALL personal information out of their posts. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● A student should NEVER post personal information on the web (including, but not limited to, last names, personal details including address or phone numbers, or photographs). Do not, under any circumstances, agree to meet someone you have met over the Internet. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● Any personal blog a student creates in class is directly linked to the class blog which is typically linked to the student profile, and therefore must follow these blogging guidelines. In addition to following the information above about not sharing too much personal information (in the profile or in any posts/comments made), students need to realize that anywhere they use that login it links back to the class blog. Therefore, anywhere that login is used (posting to a separate personal blog, commenting on someone else's blog, etc.), the account should be treated the same as a school blog and follow these guidelines. Comments made on blogs should be monitored and - if they are inappropriate – deleted. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● Never link to web sites from your blog or blog comment without reading the entire article to make sure it is appropriate for a school setting. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● Students using such tools agree to not share their user name or password with anyone besides their teachers and parents and treat blogspaces as classroom spaces. Speech that is inappropriate for class is also inappropriate for a blog. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ● Students who do not abide by these terms and conditions may lose their opportunity to take part in the project and/or be subject to consequences appropriate to misuse. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** Teacher Responsibilities **
<span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Will provide developmentally appropriate guidance to students as they make use of telecommunications and electronic information resources to conduct research and other studies related to the district curriculum. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ All students will be informed of their rights and responsibilities as users of the district network prior to gaining access to that network, either as an individual user or as a member of a class or group. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Use of networked resources will be in support of educational goals. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Treat student infractions of the Acceptable Use Policy according to the school discipline policy. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Provide alternate activities for students who do not have permission to use the internet. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** Principal Responsibilities **
<span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Include Acceptable Use Policy in students’ handbook <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Be sure handbooks are distributed to all students <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Treat students infractions of the Acceptable Use Policy according to the school discipline policy <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Permission forms must be kept on file for one year. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Students who do not have permission to use the internet must be identified to the teaching staff. <span style="border-bottom: solid gray 1.5pt; border: none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">

<span style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid gray 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;">** District Responsibilities **
<span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Ensure that filtering software is in use to block access to materials that are inappropriate, offensive, obscene, or contain pornography. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"> ■ Have acceptable use policy approved by the board and reviewed yearly. ** Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Safety 2010-2011 **

** Consent Form **
As a parent or legal guardian of ______________________________________, I have read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy and I agree to the following: (Please initial where appropriate) ______________ As the parent or legal guardian of the student named above, I grant permission for my son or daughter to access use of a school computer or network software provided by the __________________________ //(name of the school).// ______________ As the parent or legal guardian of the student named above, I grant permission for my son or daughter to access Internet services provided by the __________________________ //(name of the school)//. ______________ As a parent or legal guardian or the student named above, I grant permission for my son or daughter’s photo without identifying name or caption to appear on the any district, school, or teacher website connected with the __________________________ (name of the school). ______________ As a parent or legal guardian or the student named above, I grant permission for my son or daughter’s school work to be published without identifying name or caption to appear on the any district, school, or teacher website connected with the __________________________ //(name of the school)//. Child’s Name (Please Print): _____________________________________________ Child’s School: __________________________________________________ Parent phone number: __________________________________________________ Parent email address: __________________________________________________ Student Signature: __________________________________________________ Parent (Guardian) Signature: __________________________________________________ This form is due by __October 31, 2011__

__ Statistics: __ <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** 160,000 students a day ** miss school because of bullying. - //Pacer.org// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · About **71 percent of teens** think that blocking abusive messages is the most effective way to prevent cyberbullying, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. - //US World News Report Dec '07// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** Three-fourths of American teenagers ** say they've been bullied online, but only one in ten tells their parents, according to a new survey by UCLA. **-** //October 2008// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** 75% of children ** are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and services. **-** //eMarketer// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · Only approximately **25% of children** who encountered a sexual approach or solicitation told a parent or adult. **-** //Crimes Against Children Research Center// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · According to **//DoubleClick Performics and ROI Research//**: **83% of 10-14-year-olds** surveyed went online for an hour or more every day. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** 42% of children ages 3-11 ** were online in 2008, accounting for over 15.4 milllion children. The number is expected to reach 15.8 million children in 2009, and projected to climb to 16.6 by 2011. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** Adolescence 18 years and younger ** spend an average of 18 hours per week online**. -** //National Crime Prevention Council, March 2008// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · Creating websites geared toward youth increasingly makes sense, since **more than 4 out of 10 US children ages three to eleven are now online** – and the number is growing. - //eMarketer.com, June 2008// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · "National statistics show that **one in five children received unwanted sexual solicitations online** each year. Web sites that kids frequent very often are also cruised by child predators. My Cyber Crimes Unit investigators have seen firsthand the dangerous criminals that prey on children and teenagers in Internet chatrooms, personal web pages, and social networking sites." - //Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** 77% of the targets for online predators were age 14 or older **. Another //22% were users// ages //10 to 13//. //- Crimes Against Children Research Center// <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"> · ** One in five U.S. teenagers ** who regularly log on to the Internet say they have received an unwanted sexual solicitation via the Web. Solicitations were defined as requests to engage in sexual activities or sexual talk, or to give personal sexual information. //- Crimes Against Children Research Center// __ Videos: __ __ Internet Safety Quiz: __ This is a great quiz to use with students to prepare them for using the internet at school and at home. http://www.safekids.com/quiz/ __ References: __ [] [] www.yesenergy.eu/.../YSE_ACCEPTABLE_USE_POLICY_FORM_Final.doc http://www.safewave.org/