Thread by @InnaRealLifeJM

Excited to tune into the @FLOWJamaica Foundation's Safer Internet Day Teen Summit! Happening now. 🤗🤗🤗

How many internet providers acknowledge their duty in recognizing & addressing online safety!? Already off to a great start @FLOWJamaica

Just about everything is online now! Addressing safety, especially among young people, is a must!

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Everyone has a responsibility to make a positive difference online! Parents, Government, Students, Seniors, All of us!

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The Hon. Fayval Williams reminds us that parents must encourage children to use technology safely, and responsibly by acting as digital role models. So can teachers and school administrators instill good digital literacy skills & etiquette.

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The Hon. Daryl Vaz shares: The virtual world presents opportunities for students to become innovators and not just consumers. "Learn & earn", he says is his way of putting it!

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He says the government intends to roll out a National Broadband Plan, with wifi hotspots available across the island to increase internet accessibility!

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Importantly, he reminds us that there are many dangers online, from #CyberBullying, to other #cyberattacks, and we must all, especially children, be vigilant and report where necessary!

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As the panel starts, @UReportJamaica highlights the disparities in internet access in Jamaica.

Young people are however overcoming the gap by being innovative and studying in groups.

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There are no specific #cyberbullying laws in #Jamaica. We at #InnaRealLife believe that this must change!

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The legal infrastructure & personnel suggest that #cyberbullying isn't being reported. But @UReportJamaica says students are in fact experiencing #cyberbullying

The legislation needs to be more expansive! #SaferInternetDay #SID2021 #InnaRealLife

"We don't have to be face to face to interact and be productive"

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Tips to keep in mind :
Never share your passwords.
Be good online citizens.
Click with caution.
Don't leave devices unattended.
Understand and respect PRIVACY.
Secure your internet connection.
Be aware of strangers.

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What should young people know when using the internet?

One response: Social media is meant to make us addicted. Take a break sometimes. Put down the devices and be responsible when using them.

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When will there be legislation on #cyberbullying specifically?

Answer: currently the Cybercrimes act treats with some aspects of cyberbullying. However, a review of the law is upcoming!

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As the first panel closes, we are realizing that many people are indeed on the look out for a collective reckoning where cyberbullying is concerned!

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The influencer's roundtables has begun!

@QuitePerry says that you have to be true to yourself in terms of what you portray online!

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He also says it's good to establish boundaries while online and in real life!

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Youtuber, @SinghZima says that sometimes negative comments bother him.

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Tanaania says: "Ignoring a troll comes naturally! ...if it's a bad day, I'll block them." If you don't give them the attention, then they have no reason to message you!

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What are some opportunities that the internet offers?

Tanaania says she gets amazing support and positivity online.

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@SinghZima says it's easier to communicate with people using the internet. "It's given me access to people who I wouldn't normally have access to." #Networking

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Tanaania says for online dating, she calls first and only meets in public spaces! Plus, she texts a friend to let them know of her plans. #SafetyFirst

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The panel says #CyberStalking is real! @QuitePerry says, "Manage your expectations of public figures. They're real people too."

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How do you deal with online addictions?

Tanaania says schedules are a must with screen time. Don't live on the phone #InnaRealLife

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@QuitePerry says, "Be careful of what you digest...if you say something bad about me, #blocked..."

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Tanaania says that you don't have to post everything online. "Live your private life, privately!"

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How to deal with #CyberBullying?

@SinghZima says, "Don't respond!"

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Tanaania says, you tell your story and move on. Don't let #Cyberbullies tell your story!

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@QuitePerry rightfully asks what is the point of trolling? Why pay attention to people and things you don't like?

Indeed!

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@FLOWJamaica Foundation's Safer Internet Day Virtual Teen Summit explored many key issues including #CyberBullying & we at the Inna Real Life Anticyberbullying campaign are glad to see everyone engaged!

Until next time, stay safe online!
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