Internet Safety for Teens You’re a commodityTerms and conditionsSettings and permissionsIdentity theftRespectWho is exposing you online?Information is permanent Internet safety isn’t about a bunch of rules telling you “never do this”, or trying to scare you into safe behavior. Internet safety is about avoiding being being ripped off, disrespected, bullied, scammed, or stalked while you’re just trying to have a good time online. Staying safer just takes learning a few things Most of you are already pretty good at using the online sites you’re interested in or have friends that help you. But there is a real difference between the steps you’ve taken to be safe online and what it really takes to be safe and savvy online. You are a commodity The way ‘free’ services make money is not by selling advertising. Every piece of information you post, and every action you take online has commercial value to someone. [Back to Top] Why the terms and conditions matter on your profiles and sites Who is exposing you online?
Online safety & civility Fun Works Top What is a Nurse? A career for women and men! As a Registered Nurse (RN) you promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. RNs are often health educators for patients, families, and communities. There are a lot of ways a nurse can specialize: surgery, emergency room or working with people in a particular age group; for example, older people or infants. Where do Nurses work? What are you like? Where do Nurses work? As a registered nurse you might work in a clinic, a doctors' office, a hospital, or see patients in their homes. Registered nurses often earn between $40,000 and $57,000. Things to Do Find out why feet stink.What did you eat at lunch? Read more... Things to Do Take a first aid course at your school, community center or local branch of the American Red Cross. Get some experience at your local hospital. Who is a Nurse? Meet Staff Nurse, Iracema Crawford and Nurse Practitioner, Kevin Harm. Classes to Take What Are You Like? Are you a good listener? Patent Lawyer People
Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens Listen Cyberbullying It's not just strangers who can make you feel uncomfortable. Cyberbullying refers to cruel or bullying messages sent to you online. These might be from former friends or other people you know. They can also be sent anonymously — in other words, on a website where everyone has a screen name, so teens being bullied might not even know who is bullying them. If you get these bullying messages online, it's often better to ignore them rather than answer them. Fortunately, most people never experience cyberbullying. Other Things to Consider Although email is relatively private, hackers can still access it — or add you to their spam lists. If you don't recognize the sender of a document or file that needs to be downloaded, delete it without opening it to avoid getting a virus on your device. When you're out and about with your devices, keep them secure. Reviewed by: Michelle New, PhD Date reviewed: October 2014
Facebook, Google Support Program To Help Kids Connect Safely The Family Online Safety Institute has announced A Platform for Good. The program is designed to help kids, teenagers, parents, and teachers connect and share safely on the internet. The program has been endorsed by some of the biggest names in the tech, social media, telecommunications, and search. Partner organizations include Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. A Platform for Good has three main goals. The goal of the program, says FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam, is “to transform the [online safety] discussion and create resources to inform, inspire, and empower kids to make the right choices online.” The Family Online Safety Institute is an international nonprofit organization that focuses on making the internet a safer place for children and families.
EXCITE! - Careers in Public Health Articles found here will give your students a sense of the daily life of practicing disease detectives and highlight the range of careers associated with public health sciences and epidemiology. We hope these articles will inspire students to pursue a career in public health. Articles Public Health on Front Burner After Sept. 11 USA Today, Anita Manning USA's 'Disease Detectives' Track Epidemics Worldwide USA Today, Anita Manning Tracking Down Bugs Bangor Daily News, Tom Weber CDC Disease Fighters Go Where Virus Action Is Atlanta Journal Constitution, Patricia Guthrie When Disease Strikes, the Doctor is In The Des Moines Register, Tom Carney Federal Web Sites Profiles of Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Life Works National Institutes of Health Non-Federal Web Sites*
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online; it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely. Among the pitfalls that come with online socializing are sharing too much information or posting comments, photos, or videos that can damage a reputation or hurt someone's feelings. Applying real-world judgment can help minimize those risks. Remind Kids that Online Actions Have Consequences The words kids write and the images they post have consequences offline. Some of your child's profile may be seen by a broader audience than you — or they — are comfortable with, even if privacy settings are high. Even if you delete the information from a site, you have little control over older versions that may exist on other people's computers and may circulate online. Tell Kids to Limit What They Share Tell your kids why it's important to keep some things — about themselves, family members, and friends — to themselves.
Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying (or online bullying) is using modern communication technology to deliberately and repeatedly harrass, humiliate, embarrass, torment, threaten, pick on or intimidate someone. Effects of cyberbullyingCyberbullying can leave teenagers with low self-esteem, less interest in school and a deep sense of loneliness. Some feel they have no safe place, because the bullying can happen anywhere there’s internet or mobile access. It can also happen at any time of the day or night. Nearly one quarter (23%) of children who use mobile phones have reported receiving a threatening or abusive text, and 14% reported sending one. Helping your child avoid cyberbullies You can help make cyberbullying less likely to happen to your child by: A recent study suggested that 20% of teenagers have engaged in cyberbullying behaviour at some point. How to spot cyberbullying Cyberbullying can be tough to spot. Worried your child might be the one doing the bullying?
Child Labor in America: Investigative Photos of Lewis Hine About these Photos Faces of Lost Youth Left - Furman Owens, 12 years old. Can't read. Doesn't know his A,B,C's. Said, "Yes I want to learn but can't when I work all the time." The Mill Left - A general view of spinning room, Cornell Mill. Left - One of the spinners in Whitnel Cotton Mill. Newsies Left - A small newsie downtown on a Saturday afternoon. Left - Out after midnight selling extras. Left - Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Miners Left - At the close of day. Left - Breaker boys, Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Co. The Factory Left - View of the Scotland Mills, showing boys who work in the mill. Left - Young cigar makers in Engelhardt & Co. Left - Day scene. Seafood Workers Left - Oyster shuckers working in a canning factory. Left - Manuel the young shrimp picker, age 5, and a mountain of child labor oyster shells behind him. Field and Farm Work Left - Camille Carmo, age 7, and Justine, age 9. Left - Twelve-year-old Lahnert boy topping beets. Little Salesmen
i-SAFE Inc. Founded in 1998, i-SAFE Inc. is the leader in Internet safety education. Available in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Department of Defense schools located across the world, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet experiences safe and responsible. The goal is to educate students on how to avoid dangerous, inappropriate, or unlawful online behavior. i-SAFE accomplishes this through dynamic K-12 curriculum and community outreach programs to parents, law enforcement, and community leaders. It is the only Internet safety foundation to combine these elements. Since its inception, i-SAFE has revolutionized the way the world looks at Internet safety education. Education Once again i-SAFE sets the standards for all others to follow in Internet safety education. Simply put, the i-LEARN Online program and the i-Mentor Network bring the education to you.
Smokescreen | Six to Start A cutting-edge game about life online. Explore websites, search for clues, receive phone calls, chat on IM, and tackle puzzles and minigames. On Smokescreen, who can you trust? We all use Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and MSN to keep up with our friends – and we’ve all heard the stories about parties on MySpace being mobbed, or people getting stalked on Facebook. The question is, what would you do if it happened to you? In 2009, Six to Start was commissioned by Channel 4 Education to help teens aged 14-16 understand the risks (and benefits) of being online – from defending yourself against phishing to avoiding online stalkers. At its heart, Smokescreen simulates the internet. With Smokescreen, we’ve created an cutting-edge solution to a 21st century problem of online privacy and security. The Numbers Almost 500,000 playsA massive 15 minutes spent on site per sessionHighly positive reactions from Channel 4′s teenage focus group, and expert critics and professionals Game Highlights
Computer Basics: Computer Safety and Maintenance - Lesson 14 How do I keep my computer healthy? Watch the video (4:15). Computers are expensive, and with all big purchases you probably want to protect your investment. Luckily, it is not difficult to keep your computer healthy and in good working order. Maintaining a computer involves three things: keeping it physically clean, protecting it from malware, and backing up your important files. Watch the video to learn how to keep a computer healthy. Keep your computer physically clean When dealing with computers, dust isn't just unattractive—it can potentially destroy parts of your computer. Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the keyboard A dirty keyboard doesn't look nice and can cause your keyboard to not work properly. Unplug the keyboard from the USB or PS/2 port. Dealing with liquids