Online Predators - Jared

http://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/articles/family-room/keep-your-kids-safe-from-online-predators.html

This article is what I used for my first Source!
Summary: The article is a short precise article that relays basic information on the regularity and types of ways online predators can get at children in chatrooms. It offers parents tips, on what to look for and also ways to prevent their children for falling into any traps, that an online predator could be setting for children.
Assessment: The article I chose was put together by a team of research students from Carnegie Mellon Universtiy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thay are qualified to write the article because of the research that the did on the topic caused them to learn solutions and causes of the harrassment which is what information that they put into the article.

Reflection: After reading this article, I take a deep breath and realize the danger of these online chatrooms and the predators that could be out there. As a child, I never partaked in these chatrooms and I am glad, because those would have been great risks that I would have faced. I am glad that there are programs out there, though, that can help the safety of the children and their families who partake in the chatrooms. Also, the list of measures to take to ensure safety on these sites, I will take with me for years to come for when eventually my students, or even own children want to be apart of chatrooms.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9a_pmNwpAo

Source 2. I chose this video because it was a real life story about a young man who goes on facebook, twitter and texting just like many of us in this class.
Summary: The video is an interview with Justin, who is the victim of a sexual predator online. The predator made an account as a female on facebook who picked the same interests as Justin to talk to him. Things turned to worse when a webcam leading to pictures and videos got involved. Finally Justin became aware of what was happening and he put a stop to it, and now uses his story to help others.
Assessment: Justin is definitely qualified to share his story, because he lived it in real life. Even a 16 year old male in the middle of a technological advanced world, who is familiar with facebook was tricked and put in a trap by an online predator. This just goes to show you that now a days predators have taken their tactics to whole new levels and students need to have further training to prevent these issues.
Reflection: This story really got me, because I am around his age and I have had random girls try to add me on facebook. I never accept them, and for that i seem to be lucky. This video goes to show you that you can not trust anybody online. However, it is a wake up call to all that there is a reason they are called"friends" on facebook. You should only add a person if you know them personally.