Internet Safety 2024�Games, Apps & �Phones�
Introduction – Who am I?
Alex Donne
Community Support Officer for 15 years.
NxtGen Officer for 4 years.
Enjoy playing lots of different sports.
Favourite Console – Xbox One
Favourite Game – Forza Horizon &
Mario
What Items use the Internet??
TV
Games Console
Mobile Phone
Computers
Card Machines
Alexa / Google Home
Taxi services / Uber / Deliveroo etc..
Games Consoles…
Xbox
Playstation
Nintendo Switch
Oculus / Oculus Quest
All of these have access to the internet…
They can all broadcast information to the world wide web and also receive information from it!
That’s how you play games with your friends and that’s also how your games stay up to date.
Always uploading some kind of data to the internet and always downloading data.
Most common Games Consoles are: -
Favourite Games….
Fortnite?
Roblox?
Minecraft?
Rocket League?
Fall Guys?
Mario?
Call of Duty?
What other games do you play?
Which one is your favourite game?
PEGI Ratings
Every game that you play has a rating.
Pan European Game Information
5 Different Levels..
Every game that you play has information..
Bad Language Drugs
Violence Fear
Gambling Discrimination
Online Play In Game Purchases
Favourite Games…. Now with PEGI Ratings
What is the PEGI Rating of…
Fortnite?
Roblox?
Minecraft?
Rocket League?
Fall Guys?
Call of Duty?
PEGI ratings on Packaging
Headsets…. Who has one?
Do you use yours online? Can your parents hear what is happening?
How many friends do you have on your lists?
1-20?
21-40?
More?
Friends of Friends? Or RANDOM people?
Whilst playing online…
You are in a party with some friends when someone else is added that you don’t know..
How do you know who they are?
Do they sound older than you?
Are they asking you questions?
Are they asking you to follow them to a different room?
Are they offering you things for free?
What does their profile look like?
Stranger Danger…. Happens in real life, but also on the Internet..
Always be sure who you are speaking to and adding as a friend.
Just because they are nice to you online, doesn’t mean that they should be a friend on your list.
V-Bucks & Robux
Online credits
V-Bucks
Robux
MineCoins
All can be paid for by someone with a bank account linked to an online account…
VR Headsets
2 Factor Authentication
When buying things online – Consider setting up 2FA.
Example….
Example 2..
It doesn’t take much longer, but secures your account and personal details!
Also keep an eye out for the Green padlock!
Youtube!!! Everyone loves it!
Do you ever find yourself bored?
Decide to go on Youtube?
Search for your favourite streamer..
Search for your favourite scooter riders..
Search for funny cat videos..
Be VERY Careful….
Within 3 clicks on associated videos, it can take you to something that’s not suitable…
Consider Youtube Kids!
Content is Restricted and Creators are required to select whether their video is suitable for young people
Mobile Phones.
Lots more younger people are now getting mobile phones.
More and more apps available to use.
More and more online connectivity.
Every app uses data (unless you are on wifi), so be careful if you haven’t got a lot as overuse can cause large bills.
So what apps do you use??
Did you know there were age limits on these apps too?
What happens in a minute?! (2023 Figures)
Be Responsible!
Growing Up fast..
Having responsibilities
Discussions at home and in school about staying safe.
Everything leaves a trace….
Anything you do on the Internet can be recovered…
Your parents are there to look after you – not to spoil your fun.
Be kind to others – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
Cyber-Bullying is not acceptable… it is just as bad as the real thing…
Think before you send!
Tech-Free Friday?
THINK……
Too Much Technology?
Do I spend a lot of my time on my devices?
Tech is great….. But what else Can I do?!
Try a Tech-free Friday?
Mental health & Wellbeing
Have a think…… Is this you??
Have a think…… Is this also you??
Have a think…… Set some boundaries.. Have some time out… put the tech down and rest!
Everything is done for a reason!
Its not done to ruin your fun….
Its not done to be boring…
The rules are there to protect our young people….. Including YOU!!!
HAVE FUN!!
BE RESPONSIBLE!!
BE CAREFUL!!
Respect the decisions of your parents/guardians!
Respect the Internet!
Thank you for listening!