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You and the Internet (1)
Can I go to jail for cyberbullying?
The answer is yes you can, whether you're convicted or not. That's because you can be arrested and taken to jail where you could remain until you're taken before the judge. [caption id="attachment_3450" align="alignleft" width="67" caption="My_southboro"]...
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You and the Internet (1)
Is reading information stored on your cell phone during a test cheating?
The age-old problem of cheating at school has taken a new twist. The universal use of cell phones by students has led some to devise creative ways to cheat during tests. In a 2009 study, 35% of ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Can I get into trouble if I hack into a school’s computer system?
"Hacking" is the act of breaking into someone's computer system without permission. There are state and federal laws against hacking with penalties that include probation, jail or prison time. Cases of students gaining unauthorized access ...
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You and the Internet (2)
Can I get into trouble for “Sexting?”
As you know, sexting is the practice of sending nude or semi-nude pictures of yourself to someone else by cell phone - like texting. It is resulting in serious consequences for some kids. Consider the outcome of Phillip Alpert's ...
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You and the Internet (1)
Can you remain anonymous as a blogger?
"Take your head around the world, see what you get from your mind, write your soul down word for word" [caption id="attachment_1046" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Phto from Avery"]...
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Blog Posts, You and the Internet (0)
Will my Facebook or MySpace entries hurt me later on?
Katie Evans is a college freshman in Florida. In 2007, when she was an 18-year-old high school senior in Florida, she wrote a critical note about her English teacher and posted it on Facebook. Her ...
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Talk Back, You and the Internet (0)
State legislatures tackle cyber-bullying
Cyber-bullying is a growing problem As use of the Internet grows, so does cyber-abuse through every imaginable method of communication. Web-pages, email hit-lists, online journals and even threatening icons have landed some kids in trouble at ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Staying Safe Online: A Young Person’s Contract
1. I will ALWAYS tell a parent or another adult immediately if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening.
2. I will Never give out my full name, real address, telephone number, school ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Can I be prosecuted for comments on the Internet?
[caption id="attachment_1068" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Photo by Kyz (Flickr)"][/caption] It is unusual but not unheard of for criminal charges to be filed for Internet use. Joshua* was a 17-year-old ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Can I access my personal site from a school computer?
[caption id="attachment_1074" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by D'Arcy Norman"][/caption] Jon* attended middle school in Ohio. On his own time and computer he created a website describing the exploits of he ...
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You and the Internet (1)
What about my online artwork?
[caption id="attachment_1077" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Tim Morgan"][/caption] Aaron* was in the 8th grade at Weedsport Middle School in New York. He designed an AOL Instant Message icon ...
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You and the Internet (1)
Are websites like MySpace or Facebook beyond a school’s oversight?
[caption id="attachment_1081" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Jim Whimpey"][/caption] Justin* was a 17-year-old senior at Hickory High School in Pennsylvania. On his grandmother's computer he created a parody of ...
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You and the Internet (2)
What if I make a comment on someone else’s site?
[caption id="attachment_1085" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Tostie 14 (Flickr)"][/caption] Joshua* went to Kettering High School in Michigan. He contributed to a website called "Satan's web page" that was ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Can I get in trouble at school for what I write on my home computer?
[caption id="attachment_1089" align="alignleft" width="160" caption="Photo by Carey Tilden"][/caption] The short answer is "it depends." If your comments amount to a threat to anyone or cause disruption at school, ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Is the Internet Protected by the First Amendment?
[caption id="attachment_1092" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Photo by Leah Jones"][/caption] In 1997, the United States Supreme Court stated that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.* ...
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