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1 @ PTA Workshop, Marian Academy March 2010, Guyana

2 Presentation outline Definitions (internet, cyber-violence) Uses of the internet Statistics on internet users Benefits and risks of the internet 2

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4 THE INTERNET IS. a network that links computer networks all over the world by satellite and telephone, connecting users with service networks such as , World Wide Web, chatting, etc. 4

5 Cyber-space: electronic space created by computers connected together in networks like the Internet 5

6 means of communication using text, colour, images. Documents/photos/ music & video clips can be attached (Hotmail, Google, Yahoo, etc) Why has Jane not answered my as yet? How long has it been? secs.! 6

7 junk or irrelevant postings to a newsgroup or bulletin board 7

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10 CHATROOMS allow users to initiate conversation by typing messages that will instantly appear on other users screen who are in the discussion. 10

11 A user: initiates conversation with others by typing messages that will instantly appear on the other user s screen. can choose to communicate with someone online or block them. 11

12 allow users to be part of a virtual community.... allow users to create a profile, add pics, add friends, leave comments, create/participate in online communities. 12

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14 Internet myths 14

15 New Generation Black eye Peas We are the now generation We are the generation now This is the now generation This is the generation now I want money I want it, want it, want it Fast internet, Stay connected hit eject Wi-fi, Podcast Blastin' out a SMS Text me and I text you back Check me on that ichat I m all about that http You're a PC I'm a Mac I want it Myspace and yourspace Facebook is a new place Dipdive and socializin' And I ll be out on cyberspace Google is my professor Wikipedia checker Checkin out my account Loggin in and loggin out 15

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17 most likely to use the Internet for schoolwork communication and entertainment chat rooms & listen to the radio or watch TV Social networking sites are places to reinforce existing friendships for girls 17

18 So, why are mom and dad on social networking sites? Stay in touch with friends Make plans with friends Make new friends Promote yourself or your work 18

19 What do young people use the mobile phones for? 19

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21 DID YOU KNOW? CARICOM Countries have 3,171,500 Internet users Accounting for 0.18% of total world Internet users 21

22 Internet use by tweens No. of kids who access internet: 80% Tweens who use internet for games: 74% Tweens who use internet for homework: 59% Most popular way to communicate with friends: Face-to-face communication: 30% SMS: 15% Online chat: 14% Cell phone: 10% 22

23 Social Networks Usage Amongst Children and Young Adults BOYS GIRLS

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29 Demographics- social gamers Game Users Farmville 61 m YoVille 19.8 m Mafia Wars 25.8 Sorority Life 7.1 m Restaurant City 17.3 m 29

30 American children are currently spending an average of 7.5 hours a day watching TV, using cell phones, social networking, and listening to ipods 30

31 INTERNET GROWTH SECTOR AT LAST, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING! 80% of five to sevenyear-olds use the internet and that among nine to 11-year olds, 94% do so. At home, more than two-thirds (67%) of five to seven-year-olds were using the internet in up from 57% in

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33 Explore questions of personal identity Develop real-life skills such as the ability to think critically, build personal relationships and thoughtfully challenge the opinions of others Consciousness raising FLITTERIN = FACEBOOK + TWITTER + LINKEDIN Local/global knowledge 33

34 Benefits of the internet use Selfdirected learning Build networks Grapple with social norms & expectations Cultural knowledge/ tolerance Expanded social circle 34

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37 What do we think? I have a free speech right to say whatever I want online Your response Your peers typical response On the Internet it is okay to reveal personal secrets for others to see. Your response Your peers typical response What happens online should stay online. Your response Your peers typical response What happens online is mostly a game, so no one can really get hurt Your response Your peers typical response 37

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41 Endanger their privacy Some sites encourage teens to join clubs and enter competitions. In so doing, they reveal their name and address and may become the target of unwelcome marketing and other material. 41

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43 Cyber-violence: violent impact of the cyber-activities of another individual or social grouping Cyber-bullying: takes place over cyberspace includes both Internet and cell phone communication aimed at younger people, such as children and teenagers. involves harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or humiliating young people online Sexting: sending digitised nude or otherwise sexually explicit photos of themselves electronically to be viewed by others 43

44 Forms of cyber-bullying bullying FLAMING OUTING HARASSMENT TRICKERY DENIGRATION EXCLUSION IMPERSONATION STALKING 44

45 Survey of 2,000 U.S. adolescents, 42.9% reported being cyber bullied within the previous 30 days* Online victimization study reports that 1 in 7 children aged 10 to 17 has been sexually solicited online* 80% of children in the UK have encountered unsuitable or harmful content on the Internet** 45

46 Between 6.3% and 11% per cent of Irish children claimed to have been cyber-bullied once or twice in the previous three months (comp Britain 22% and Canada 55%)* 48.9% of children who have been victims of cyber bullying did not tell adults about it because they felt that adults were not able to help 46

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48 THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION 48