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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" You know that blogs, message boards, and chatrooms are full of negative comments ...
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Blog Posts, You and the Internet (0)
Will my Facebook or MySpace posts 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?
It is unusual but not unheard of for criminal charges to be filed for Internet use. Joshua* was a 17-year-old student in North Carolina. A few days after the Columbine killings in 1999, he posted ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Can I access my personal site from a school computer?
Jon* attended middle school in Ohio. On his own time and computer he created a website describing the exploits of he and his friends, all of whom were skate boarders. Although the language was juvenile and ...
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You and the Internet (1)
What about my online artwork?
Aaron* was in the 8th grade at Weedsport Middle School in New York. He designed an AOL Instant Message icon on his parent's home computer. It depicted a hand-drawn pistol shooting at a person's head. ...
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You and the Internet (1)
Are websites like MySpace or Facebook beyond a school’s oversight?
Justin* was a 17-year-old senior at Hickory High School in Pennsylvania. On his grandmother's computer he created a parody of the school's principal and posted it on MySpace. It contained silly questions and answers and crude ...
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You and the Internet (2)
What if I make a comment on someone else’s site?
Joshua* went to Kettering High School in Michigan. He contributed to a website called "Satan's web page" that was created by another student. Joshua added a list of "people I wish would die." He 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?
The short answer is "it depends." If your comments amount to a threat to anyone or cause disruption at school, yes the school may discipline you. J.S.* was an 8th grader from Pennsylvania. He created a ...
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You and the Internet (0)
Is the Internet Protected by the First Amendment?
In 1997, the United States Supreme Court stated that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution which means that users' right to freedom of speech applies while online.* This does not mean, however, ...
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