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The "Talking Angela" chain letter, which tells a scary but unsubstantiated security story about a popular game, is spreading again. There's a great comment, posted on our previous article about this ===> hoax <===, that we thought worth repeating here:
===> It's called parenting and more people need to try it. <===
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What Can You Start Doing Today
- Now is a great time to have a conversation...
- Have conversation about behavior and conduct...
Gust MEES's insight:
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Check it out, there is a great collection of images like the above who will help you to give the message through to anyone ;)
Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Proactive+Thinking
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Critical-Thinking
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Internetsafety
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Infographic
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A Letter To Parents Of Digital Age Children
Helping children learn how to navigate their way in the digital world is a complicated business. Those of us in education need parents like you to be involved as active and open learners about the digital world, learners who can engage with us, their children and their children’s teachers, in much-needed conversations about digital matters.
We need parents to act as important models and supports in their childrens’ explorations online. We need, parents and schools alike, to get past the fear that holds us back from connecting with young people when they need us most. Only then can we help them travel far and learn from the journey once they cross the street to encounter the world.
Gust MEES's insight:
1. Teach your children how to cross the digital street! Check also: - http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Internetsafety
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Dear Parent: Our children are our nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Unfortunately the same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guide
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Cyber-Security:
Download this free guide to get the full list of...
- How to prevent and avoid cyberbullying
- Tips for you teen to prevent sharing too much personal information
- Tips for identifying and dealing with an online predators
Want more safety information for you and your kids? Download this new guide today, hot off the press!
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Parents across the world today need to have a new conversation with their kids. No, it’s not about behaving in class, not talking to strangers, or having sex. But in so many ways, it's just as important. It’s data permanence. How we can preserve our reputations in the digital era? It’s a conversation that will look very different in different parts of the world. In some places, kids will have to think twice before posting photos of teenage escapades, given how such photos may look to others in a professional environment even many years later. In other places, kids will have to be careful of posting any items that may “dishonor” them or their family in some way. In still other places, kids will have to think about whether what they post on sensitive political, ethnic, or religious issues may define them long after they have changed their views.
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Nancy Jones's curator insight,
March 5, 2014 9:05 AM
We have been having these types of important discussions with our students in digital literacy classes. What is interesting to note is that it becomes a parent piece that often schools have to provide to help them keep up with their children and the good, bad and the ugly of technology.
Noeline Laccetti's curator insight,
March 5, 2014 9:47 AM
Data permanence must be addressed with ALL children, and well before the "sex talk" 
Jenny Ritchie's curator insight,
March 5, 2014 7:36 PM
New technologies have exposed behaviours of young people which have put their future success at risk. Are these new behaviours created by the opportunities that are provided by new technology? Or are these behaviours that would have been typical of young people even without the technologies they use as a vehicle to display them?
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Students live in an information saturated world. The most effective way to keep them safe and using the internet responsibly as a learning tool is to teach them how to be their own filters.
Gust MEES's insight:
===> Teach them how to be their own filters! <===
Say Keng Lee's curator insight,
October 7, 2013 3:12 AM
Useful for the adult pros as well, especially the evaluation criteria suggested... 
Philip Verghese 'Ariel's curator insight,
October 7, 2013 9:45 AM
Yes, Gust, let them felter themselves, and ha, let us guide them. Thanks for the share Gust. 
Eileen Forsyth's curator insight,
January 17, 2014 12:28 PM
SAGE ADVICE on how to teach kids to filter themselves (digitally)
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À voir absolument...
Present countries: Magyar, Polska, Ireland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic...
Check also:
Schreib-Lounge's curator insight,
February 28, 2013 1:54 AM
esaftey-Kit in diversen Sprachen: Franzöisch, Flämisch, Spanisch ...
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Gust MEES's insight:
In 21st Century it isn't anymore ONLY institutions responsibility, WE are ALL responsible for a more secure Internet and ALSO Education needs to teach the basics of Cyber-Security!
Check my FREE courses, tutorials and curation here:
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
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What parents should understand about technology...
Raising children in a technology-infused world is more than understanding the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter, and computer games – or about the digital habits of teens. It’s about understanding the relationship of technology, popular culture, and child development. Taylor brings these deeper insights to readers in an easy-to-read, well-written format that is sure to benefit children.
The key for every parent is to facilitate a healthy, balanced relationship with technology – being aware of its pitfalls and helping children integrate media into their lives in positive ways. This is the message of Taylor’s book – and is well worth the read!
Read more, a MUST: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201211/generation-tech-the-good-bad-and-scary
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You can help your child become a responsible, ethical digital citizen with healthy online relationships. To do that, you’ll use the same successful parenting skills that you’re already using at home.
Resilient digital citizens recognize and seek out the 3Cs—appropriate contact, content, and conduct—in all digital settings (e.g., iPods,instant messaging, chat, computer games, game consoles, cell phones, text messaging, webcams).
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Gust MEES
In 21st Century there is a MUST to have basic knowledge about Internet-Safety, Internet-Security, Cyber-Security! Lots of strange words, isn't it? But don't be afraid of that, it is much more easy to stay safe on Internet as YOU might think!
WE need ONLY to have the right reflexes and spend a bit of time to make the first steps. Remember the first steps YOU made and YOUR kids? Took a bit time before YOU were walking ;) Same when learning to stay secure, a bit effort is needed, but certainly worth to do to protect YOUR Kids, right ;)
This website is very interesting, professional and with lots of tips, YOU should watch the videos and read also... First read it and watch the videos and then later together with YOUR Kids, where YOU can explain to them...
Check out also my FREE courses about How To know which websites are trustful, easy to install the FREEWARE (takes ONLY +/- 5 minutes) [install it ALSO on YOUR computer]:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/visual-it-securityteachers-worksheet-part1/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/visual-it-securityworksheet-secure-surfing-part2/
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To help you teach your children to safely and ethically use their digital devices, iKeepSafe has created the following programs:
- http://www.ikeepsafe.org/parents/
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Download it and follow these steps ;)
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Digital-Footprint