tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52203648498418759532011-08-01T19:27:11.463-06:00Please visit our headquarter website at www.netsmartz.org or www.netsmartzkids.orgStevenMax Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17291236133917862119noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-34932013523114214002009-07-16T09:33:00.002-06:002009-07-16T09:35:58.309-06:00

I want to give a shout out to all the Club kids I've been working a lot with this summer! I want to give give an ESPECIALLY big shout out to the Roy Club juniors where I presented yesterday.... they were the most respectful, well-behaved kids I've worked with all summer! Good job staff at Roy, and thanks for being so great kids!Surf Safe,Shanna

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-72832904215340193272009-07-14T09:35:00.005-06:002009-07-14T09:55:23.052-06:00

I came across the Associated Press article this morning; I've added the link below.China stops shock therapy for Internet addictsNearly 3,000 youths have undergone treatment in four-month programBEIJING— China's Health Ministry has ordered a hospital to stop using electric shock therapy to cure youths of Internet addiction, saying there was no scientific evidence it worked.Linyi Mental Health

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-564245835384961482009-07-10T11:00:00.003-06:002009-07-10T11:12:48.158-06:00

We talk to parents and teachers a lot about educating themselves about the Internet and their children's "online life" so I'm happy to answer questions about what terms mean, what sites are, etc. However, I want to remind everyone that there is an awesome resource online where you can get answers to a lot of the questions you have because others have asked it, or you can even ask an expert your

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-15743856132549162332009-07-08T14:30:00.003-06:002009-07-08T14:41:12.311-06:00

Popular Children's Web Site Under Attack by Identity ThievesHere's the link to the Fox News Story:http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,530684,00.htmlIt's a good idea to review the Netsmartz rules with your kids, especially in summer when a lot of us relax and let our guard down a little more. People who misuse and abuse the Internet are always coming up with new ways of doing it; make sure your

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-65348288136302169032009-07-02T10:57:00.005-06:002009-07-02T11:15:08.580-06:00

Even though I've been teaching Internet Safety for a while now, I never cease to be amazed how powerful and damaging cyberbullying can be. It's really sad when you think about it- you used to be able to get away from the bullies when you went home after school, but not anymore. Now your home, your bedroom, your office .... they're no longer a refuge. For some kids and teens, it's like they can

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-42041787980526935072009-06-24T16:06:00.003-06:002009-06-24T16:20:58.951-06:00

If you are a parent, make sure you are aware of what your child or teen are texting to each other. If you are a teen, make sure you don't fall into this catagory.Remember: Once you post something online or send a message on your phone, you CAN'T get it back!Sexting common among teensBe safe in cyberspace!Lezlee

Bubbleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-37041139827365792062009-06-22T14:23:00.001-06:002009-06-22T14:24:31.217-06:00

The Secret Word is:StarfishGood luck!Shanna :)

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-32684288452560577732009-06-15T10:34:00.000-06:002009-06-15T10:35:14.690-06:00

Now that most schools are on break, Netsmartz trainers are hoping to reachkids where they are spending their summers! If you're interested in atraining at your summer camp, child care, kids club, or anywhere else... letus know! Because with more free time usually come more online time, it'simportant to us to make sure kids know and follow on the Netsmartz rules!Questions? Want to request a

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-55316671703700284812009-06-04T15:46:00.001-06:002009-06-04T15:46:29.020-06:00

   We can't emphasize enough how serious sexting has become. I came across this article today about an attorney in Fremont County who intends to prosecute cases of sexting to the maximum extent possible. Take a look:   http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/articles/2009/06/04/news/30.txt     Surf (and text) safe! Shanna

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-73322026982549161672009-06-04T14:59:00.000-06:002009-06-04T15:00:06.367-06:00

A big thank you to Mountain View Elementary in Layton! You guys were a good audience, especially considering tomorrow is the last day of school! Get outside, enjoy the sun, and have a fun summer..... Don't you be a numbut!   Surf Safe, Shanna

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-47819706847550600332009-06-02T11:40:00.001-06:002009-06-02T11:40:47.408-06:00

Woo hoo Escalante Elementary! Thanks for squeezing Netsmartz in before summer! I know it's been a busy year and a busy week, so I really appreciate it! Don't forget to play on the Web site this summer, and remember... you can email Clicky! Have fun! Surf Safe,Shanna

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-59694856881457649602009-05-29T12:14:00.001-06:002009-05-29T12:14:37.177-06:00

   When school is released for summer, kids will have a lot more time to spend online.... so, I have been super busy lately trying to reach a lot of kids before the break. I want to give a shout out to some of the awesome schools I've been to recently! Meadowbrook Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Snow Horse Elementary, and East Layton Elementary! You guys were so awesome! Thanks for having so

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-35803490990569978682009-05-21T16:24:00.001-06:002009-05-21T16:24:25.575-06:00

Peek over at http://www.kutv.com to watch/read their segment "The Power of Facebook" if you missed it on Channel 2 last night. I thought it might be helpful to also add Facebook advice from Brian Watkins, PR Manager at Social Media at Omniture. 1.       Have your own Social Media Policy a.       Decide why you are you using Facebook: business networking, keeping in touch with friends, job

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-40148696483720342432009-05-20T12:53:00.001-06:002009-05-20T12:53:28.604-06:00

I want to give a shout out to Treasure Mountain Middle School in Park City! The students there had to put up with me for 90 minutes at a time (not to mention that I had to teach 8 different 90 minute blocks!) and they did a great job. Don't forget all that we talked about! Make sure that you watch out for your siblings and peers too, and make a report on your school's Web site if you know of any

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-61063957425851196072009-05-08T11:53:00.001-06:002009-05-08T11:53:17.202-06:00

Reader's Digest recently did a poll in an effort to find out how many parents have heard the term "sexting" (and understand it). I was surprised to see that only 36% of parents reported being familiar with the term AND understanding what it means. So, I thought it'd be a good idea to highlight some tips to PREVENT sexting. Oh, and for the record, sexting refers to sending sexually charged

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-89833278814531096952009-04-24T13:14:00.001-06:002009-04-24T13:14:50.859-06:00

   I want to give a special shout out to Kristina Ainge at Whittier Elementary. Kristina is the computer lab supervisor and she was a huge help when I came to install the certifications this week. She is very excited to run them with the kids and she understands how valuable they are. The certification activities are an awesome follow-up to the assembly and they're especially important for those

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-35992779508379645772009-04-22T14:04:00.001-06:002009-04-22T14:04:28.933-06:00

 So, I was just sitting on the couch the other night watching some TV (being your average couch potato ;) and I received a text. It said it was from my bank and that my debit card had been compromised and that I need to call such-and-such number immediately.  My first response was a bit of panic-- someone is using my debit card?! Introducing.....  SMISHING.What's the best way to disguise a

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-14021429831677214462009-04-21T15:16:00.004-06:002009-04-21T15:24:54.079-06:00

I've received a lot of questions lately from parents about how to set up a browser so kids can safely surf the web.  Here are some links to some kid-friendly tools.  As always, these recommendations are use-at-your-own-risk.  NetSmartz only offers these as ideas, not as guaranteed safety measures.  Please use the suggested tools in addition (never as an alternative) to common sense and

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-22393992730646000162009-04-16T15:34:00.001-06:002009-04-16T15:34:26.428-06:00

I stumbled across a great article in the May issue of Reader's Digest, but it doesn't look like they've made it available online. So, I'm going to post an excerpt here... if you happen to come across a RD though, take a look at the whole article, it's great. :)         "Kids as young as 11 and 12 have been discovered taking compromising photos of themselves and sending those shimmering pixels

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-12800084469032201512009-04-16T14:20:00.001-06:002009-04-16T14:20:36.322-06:00

I want to give a shout out to Altamont Elementary, East Roosevelt Elementary and the faculty at Roosevelt Junior High! I feel like I've been running a Netsmartz marathon this week in the Duchesne County School District and it has been.... exhausting! :) But GREAT! The kids were awesome and loved the presentations, and several teachers approached me after with some great feedback! I appreciate you

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-8704189738810084962009-04-07T11:35:00.002-06:002009-04-07T11:44:47.749-06:00

Miss Utah, Kayla Barclay, provided us with great news today. The Utah Child Protection Registry was created on the idea that families should have the choice to decide what messages enter their homes. The State of Utah provides a free tool where families can register their e-mail addresses, mobile phones numbers (text messaging), instant messenger IDs, and fax numbers to restrict adult

Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16055482593680195997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-42971628226252987542009-04-01T15:15:00.002-06:002009-04-01T15:37:46.369-06:00

Tomorrow morning, Miss Utah, Kayla Barclay, will be on the radio discussing internet safety. Kayla's platform is internet safety, and she has spent countless hours presenting to schools all over Utah. Kayla is an advocate for NetSmartz and uses our program to inform Utah about Internet safety. We are so grateful for Kayla and all of her hard work. Make sure you listen to the radio on Thursday,

Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16055482593680195997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-59882483021640120512009-04-01T10:42:00.001-06:002009-04-01T10:42:27.472-06:00

  With schools being released for summer soon, you might find your children want to occupy their new found free time with video games. Following are 10 tips to help keep your kids safe!View game ratings and prescreen games online before purchasing. Check if the console comes with parental control features.Set the parental controls before children start playing. (Consult the user guide.)Set up

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-6467052264267741622009-03-30T12:12:00.001-06:002009-03-30T12:12:07.697-06:00

The Sugar House Boys & Girls Club kids have been LOVING the new Netsmartz Lab!I appreciate you guys also participating and having fun with this month's "Netsmartz Fest" programs...You guys are AWESOME! Surf Safe,Shanna

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-11376445361337572102009-03-26T12:27:00.001-06:002009-03-26T12:27:56.700-06:00

A giant THANK YOU to Northwest Middle School! You guys ROCK! Don't forget, just because it's online, doesn't mean it's legal to download.Surf safe!Shanna

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-81888127911360206242009-03-25T15:00:00.001-06:002009-04-01T11:18:32.667-06:00

Millville Elementary! I enjoyed my time at your school. What a great staff and student body! The assembly with the students was fun and parent training was great! I was excited to hear all of the great questions and comments from the parents. I am happy parents in Millville are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe on the internet. Keep up the awesome work!-Lezlee

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-52331883655538563792009-03-24T17:00:00.002-06:002009-04-01T11:10:51.138-06:00

Thank you for your warm country welcome into your school! You have some amazing students at Lewiston Elementary. Great comments and participation! I am excited the students have already started to play on the NetSmartz Website. :) I hope to come back soon!-Lezlee

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-54797229784620449422009-03-24T16:44:00.000-06:002009-03-25T10:48:58.528-06:00

This is a shout out to an awesome school, Bella Vista Elementary. The 'Tigers' there were really great at participating in the assembly and giving some great answers. One of the things everyone got excited about was the Numbut. To the question "Why shouldn't you stay on the internet all the time?", one Tiger answered "Because when you do one thing all the time, it makes you boring!"Great

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-90369998183334651452009-03-24T16:00:00.001-06:002009-04-01T11:05:04.530-06:00

Thank you for letting NetSmartz come and present at your school! Clicky and I had a great time teaching the students. We are excited to come back in the future and teach the rest of the student body!-Lezlee

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-61583560123645759542009-03-16T16:00:00.000-06:002009-04-01T10:58:50.204-06:00

Your school is awesome! Thank you for all of the great answers in the assembly! I am excited to hear that you are using the NetSmartz Certification in your labs! Continue to be safe on the internet. :)-Lezlee

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-86312156547148862882009-02-19T10:00:00.001-07:002009-03-06T12:14:51.859-07:00

"You have the power to make or break a persons day, self esteem or possibly a persons life." --Stacy HoneSigns that your child may be a victim of cyberbullying:1.Spending long hours on the computer2.Close windows on the computer when you enter the room3.Is secretive about internet activites4.Behavorial changes5.Is always doing homework on the internet, but always in chat groups and getting behind

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-86048333886552299202009-02-06T11:32:00.000-07:002009-03-06T11:34:32.288-07:00

Social Networking is a term that has grown out of websites like ‘MySpace’ and ‘Facebook’. These networking sites were designed to allow users to communicate online. Pros of using Social Networking sites:1. Users can communicate at their convenience. If your friend is sleeping because it’s 2am, there’s no need to risk waking them with a phone call. Simply post on their wall or send them a

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-81104440860181884262009-02-02T10:00:00.001-07:002009-03-06T11:32:47.835-07:00

It is when someone attacks someone else through means of technology. This includes email, instant messaging, youtube, online gaming, text messaging, and social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, Bebo, etc.).With new technologies, victims aren’t just attacked on the playground, but in the comfort of their own homes. The home should be a place where children can feel safe and escape

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-59338069445503304642009-01-30T10:00:00.004-07:002009-03-06T11:37:23.677-07:00

This is becoming a problem more and more every single day. Teens are posting inappropriate pictures of themselves on the net for the whole world to see. What is going through the teen’s brain to entice them? Many teens don’t realize what the consequences can be.Teen Charged With Sending Nude Pics of HerselfTeens want to gain popularity and status with other peers. Many believe they will become

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-79126940819828491112009-01-27T10:00:00.003-07:002009-03-06T11:13:24.377-07:00

Life has so many different stages, but the life of a teenager is a complex one. This is a time in life when teenagers are trying to figure out who they are and what they want to become. There are so many forces pulling for their attention. The technology world is growing and expanding .Teenagers are getting less sleep because they are up late texting, using social networking sites, playing video

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-8730030245164533732009-01-13T11:58:00.000-07:002009-03-06T11:38:56.723-07:00

To get this blinkie, right click on the code below and choose 'select all'. Then right click again and choose 'copy'. Next sign in to your blog, click 'customize', and then choose 'add a gadget'. Scroll until you see 'HTML/JavaScript' and click 'add to blog'. Right click in the content box and choose 'paste'. Next, click 'save'.

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-7881891291385165022008-12-05T12:12:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:19:13.657-06:00

Hey! Thanks for looking at our blog! My name is Shanna and I am one of your Netsmartz trainers. I’ll be popping in now and then to add any great resources I find, Internet safety tips, or just to give a Holla! to the schools I’ve been working with!I have worked with Boys & Girls Clubs for over four years and I love it! I graduated in 2004 from Utah State University with my degree in Journalism/

Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186703039281194687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-9686655320375667772008-12-05T12:03:00.000-07:002009-03-06T12:09:15.481-07:00

Hello! I'm Kate and I'll be one of the contributors to this blog.My professional background centers around planning and coordinating marketing and outreach programs for a variety of companies. For 11 years, I have worked with kids in various classroom settings, both one and one and in groups. I love technology! I am certified in many software applications and constantly seek out new products

Utah NetSmartznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-38026095543354861422008-12-05T10:00:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:43:52.529-06:00

Hello all! I am very excited to be a part of the NetSmartz program! My name is Lezlee Larsen and am one of the NetSmartz Directors for Utah. I have been working with NetSmartz and the Boys and Girls Club since April of 2008. I graduated from Utah State University in Family Consumer Human Development. GO AGGIES! I love working with the youth, mainly because I don't have to worry about being silly

Lezleenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220364849841875953.post-57394956495339501422008-12-04T14:48:00.000-07:002009-03-06T11:38:38.443-07:00

We're so glad to be participating in this program! We hope you find a wealth of information. We've collected a lot of great links, answers, and tips in our travels and we hope you enjoy and find useful.Over the next few days, we'll be posting intros, so keep an eye out.Thanks!The Utah NetSmartz Team

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