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This video guide to online safety will empower young people with the information they need to stay safe from Online Predators. Law enforcement professionals provide specific information about what to do and what not to do online. A diverse cast of teenagers reinforces the safety lessons through real-life testimonials. The upbeat soundtrack and dynamic visuals help teens retain this life-saving information. Students Learn:
- to identify and avoid the predators grooming process
- how to protect yourself when online
- techniques to outwit predators
- safe meeting practices
run time: 20 minutes
REVIEW: With the widespread use of the Internet, programs like this should become a central part of computer education in schools.
It addresses the problem of online predators in all types of one-on-one computer activities from chatting and sending instant messages, to social networking sites like MySpace.
Viewers are told how predators target teens via online grooming - forming relationships online - to infiltrate youngsters' lives and are given advice on how to avoid becoming victims. Male and female students, along with FBI agents and police detectives discuss incidents in which they have been involved with online predators. Students will relate to the empowering advice offered by their peers. The menu breaks the program down into useful chapters. The teacher's guide includes learning objectives, activities and questions for pre- and post-viewing.
Lisa W. Baker, Chocowinity Middle School, NC Review, March 2007 Issue SLJ
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