Not Much... Just "Surfin" a discussion on the online activities of adolescents ca. 2006 (in the spring) © 2006 Gary L. Ackerman
Introduction MySpace & Other Communities Instant Messaging & Chatting Cyberbullying Strategies for Minimizing Risk Strategies for Being Proactive Resources for Adults	Some steps adults can take to minimize risk: Check out MySpace and the other online communities to see what kids in your community are posting... share what you find... with parents and with school officials Consider subscribing to an Internet filter Consider installing software for filtering conent, limiting time, or monitoring computer use If you have a network at home... learn to configure your router and install VNC Keep computers in public areas Visual vigilance Talk with your kids about the risks... share the scary stories Talk with kids about being anonymous... let your kids know when you protect your data and how you do it Consider using a safety pledge; online safety pledge
last updated: April 10, 2006 © 2006 Gary L. Ackerman http://www.taconic-learning.net