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Maggie Verster
Aug 17, 2009, 7:14:07 AM8/17/09
to ICT4champions
The Western Cape Chapter
of
Computer Society South Africa
presents a Seminar on
The Dangers of Children Using the Internet and Other Technologies
In a perfect world, the Internet would automatically shield children from contact with questionable content and dangerous people. Unfortunately, nobody exercises complete control over the online world in any centralized manner. What is considered illegal in one country may not even be considered an issue in another. This danger has been extended to free-for-all mobile IM chatrooms without moderation or age restrictions. How do we as parents, educators and IT Professionals equip ourselves for this crisis. How do we identify and deal with problems before our children are exposed to dangerous situations.
The Panel:
Adrie Stander is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Cape Town since 1999. He has more than 30 years experience in the computer industry and has done research in many diverse areas such as the psychological aspects of computer use and data communications. He is currently responsible for the first computer forensics course to be offered by a South African university.
Naomi van Wyk is a Clinical Psychologist and works in the field of parent education. She runs a private practice in Stellenbosch and presents workshops to parents and teachers on the prevention of child sexual abuse. She has written a book about the subject which is soon to be published called Safe and Sure.
Pieter Nel started dabbling with software and electronics as a teenager in the mid-eighties. After postgraduate studies, he spent a number of years with Flextronics Design working on projects for companies such as Intel and Thales before joining MXit's original mother-ship, Swist, where he managed software projects for the local mobile operators. He joined MXit in May 2008 as Chief Technology Officer and life began in earnest.
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Who should attend?
This presentation will be of value to educators, parents and all concerned Professionals in the ICT sector.
Date: 20 August 2009
Time: 15:00 sharp to end 18:30
Venue: The Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School, 76 Palmyra Rd, Newlands (map will be provided on booking)
Parking: Available on grounds
Cost: R30.00 per person; R20.00 Groote Schuur School staff. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
The Q & A. will be followed by an opportunity to network. Light refreshments will be provided.
To Book: In...@interware.co.za or Lilian at (021) 447-8450 by 18 August 2009
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Steve Vosloo
Aug 17, 2009, 8:09:03 AM8/17/09
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Hi Maggie,
Thanks for this.
I think the abstract wording is very poor --- the whole tone is totally off the mark in terms of how adults should be approach the Net Generation. I'm hoping to respond to it in a blog post.
Will be best to go along and raise my concerns there :-)
Cheers,
Steve
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Steve Vosloo
Reuters Digital Vision Fellow 2007
Stanford University, California
Web: www.vosloo.net
Blog: www.innovatingeducation.wordpress.com
Twitter:stevevosloo
steve...@gmail.com
Thanks for this.
I think the abstract wording is very poor --- the whole tone is totally off the mark in terms of how adults should be approach the Net Generation. I'm hoping to respond to it in a blog post.
Will be best to go along and raise my concerns there :-)
Cheers,
Steve
2009/8/17 Maggie Verster <mag...@maggie.co.za>
--
Steve Vosloo
Reuters Digital Vision Fellow 2007
Stanford University, California
Web: www.vosloo.net
Blog: www.innovatingeducation.wordpress.com
Twitter:stevevosloo
steve...@gmail.com
Maggie
Aug 17, 2009, 8:43:59 AM8/17/09
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Hi Steve,
I also thought so, glad to see I was not the only one! I am so glad
that someone sensible (???!!!) will attend the panel discussion and
put some 21st centrury equations into the mix before banning and
blocking (which I suspect will be the solution offered). I hope I am
wrong and that a balanced viewpoint will be offered......
Who else will be going? I will be in the EC so can't attend, so thank
you Steve for volunteering to keep us in the loop.
Looking forward to your blogpost and let us know when it is online. It
is the easiest to tweet it to me www.twitter.com/maggiev
Maggie
Ps Steve is www.twitter.com/stevevosloo on twitter
On Aug 17, 2:09 pm, Steve Vosloo <stevevos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Maggie,
>
> Thanks for this.
>
> I think the abstract wording is very poor --- the whole tone is totally off
> the mark in terms of how adults should be approach the Net Generation. I'm
> hoping to respond to it in a blog post.
>
> Will be best to go along and raise my concerns there :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
> 2009/8/17 Maggie Verster <mag...@maggie.co.za>
>
>
>
> > *The Western Cape Chapter*
>
> > *of*
>
> > *Computer Society South Africa*
>
> > presents a Seminar on
>
> > *The Dangers of Children Using the Internet and Other Technologies*
>
> > * *
>
> > *Adrie Stander* is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information
>
> > *Who should attend?*
>
> > *Date:* 20 August 2009
>
> > *Time:* 15:00 sharp to end 18:30
>
> > *Venue:* The Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School, 76 Palmyra Rd,
>
> > *Cost:* R30.00 per person; R20.00 Groote Schuur School *staff*.
> > *BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL*.
> > 2009
>
> > ------------------------------
I also thought so, glad to see I was not the only one! I am so glad
that someone sensible (???!!!) will attend the panel discussion and
put some 21st centrury equations into the mix before banning and
blocking (which I suspect will be the solution offered). I hope I am
wrong and that a balanced viewpoint will be offered......
Who else will be going? I will be in the EC so can't attend, so thank
you Steve for volunteering to keep us in the loop.
Looking forward to your blogpost and let us know when it is online. It
is the easiest to tweet it to me www.twitter.com/maggiev
Maggie
Ps Steve is www.twitter.com/stevevosloo on twitter
On Aug 17, 2:09 pm, Steve Vosloo <stevevos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Maggie,
>
> Thanks for this.
>
> I think the abstract wording is very poor --- the whole tone is totally off
> the mark in terms of how adults should be approach the Net Generation. I'm
> hoping to respond to it in a blog post.
>
> Will be best to go along and raise my concerns there :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
> 2009/8/17 Maggie Verster <mag...@maggie.co.za>
>
>
>
>
> > *of*
>
> > *Computer Society South Africa*
>
> > presents a Seminar on
>
> > *The Dangers of Children Using the Internet and Other Technologies*
>
> > In a perfect world, the Internet would automatically shield children from
> > contact with questionable content and dangerous people. Unfortunately,
> > nobody exercises complete control over the online world in any centralized
> > manner. What is considered illegal in one country may not even be considered
> > an issue in another. This danger has been extended to free-for-all mobile IM
> > chatrooms without moderation or age restrictions. How do we as parents,
> > educators and IT Professionals equip ourselves for this crisis. How do we
> > identify and deal with problems before our children are exposed to dangerous
> > situations.
>
> > *The Panel: *
> > In a perfect world, the Internet would automatically shield children from
> > contact with questionable content and dangerous people. Unfortunately,
> > nobody exercises complete control over the online world in any centralized
> > manner. What is considered illegal in one country may not even be considered
> > an issue in another. This danger has been extended to free-for-all mobile IM
> > chatrooms without moderation or age restrictions. How do we as parents,
> > educators and IT Professionals equip ourselves for this crisis. How do we
> > identify and deal with problems before our children are exposed to dangerous
> > situations.
>
>
> > * *
>
> > *Adrie Stander* is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information
> > Systems at the University of Cape Town since 1999. He has more than 30
> > years experience in the computer industry and has done research in many
> > diverse areas such as the psychological aspects of computer use and data
> > communications. He is currently responsible for the first computer forensics
> > course to be offered by a South African university.
>
> > *Naomi van Wyk* is a Clinical Psychologist and works in the field of
> > years experience in the computer industry and has done research in many
> > diverse areas such as the psychological aspects of computer use and data
> > communications. He is currently responsible for the first computer forensics
> > course to be offered by a South African university.
>
> > parent education. She runs a private practice in Stellenbosch and presents
> > workshops to parents and teachers on the prevention of child sexual abuse.
> > She has written a book about the subject which is soon to be published
> > called Safe and Sure.
>
> > *Pieter Nel* started dabbling with software and electronics as a teenager
> > workshops to parents and teachers on the prevention of child sexual abuse.
> > She has written a book about the subject which is soon to be published
> > called Safe and Sure.
>
> > in the mid-eighties. After postgraduate studies, he spent a number of years
> > with Flextronics Design working on projects for companies such as Intel and
> > Thales before joining MXit's original mother-ship, Swist, where he managed
> > software projects for the local mobile operators. He joined MXit in May
> > 2008 as Chief Technology Officer and life began in earnest.
>
> > The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
>
> > * *
> > with Flextronics Design working on projects for companies such as Intel and
> > Thales before joining MXit's original mother-ship, Swist, where he managed
> > software projects for the local mobile operators. He joined MXit in May
> > 2008 as Chief Technology Officer and life began in earnest.
>
> > The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
>
>
> > *Who should attend?*
>
> > This presentation will be of value to educators, parents and all concerned
> > Professionals in the ICT sector.
>
> > * *
> > This presentation will be of value to educators, parents and all concerned
> > Professionals in the ICT sector.
>
>
> > *Date:* 20 August 2009
>
> > *Time:* 15:00 sharp to end 18:30
>
> > *Venue:* The Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School, 76 Palmyra Rd,
> > Newlands (map will be provided on booking)
>
> > *Parking:* Available on grounds
>
>
> > *Cost:* R30.00 per person; R20.00 Groote Schuur School *staff*.
> > *BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL*.
>
> > The Q & A. will be followed by an opportunity to network. Light
> > refreshments will be provided.
>
> > *To Book:* I...@interware.co.za or Lilian at (021) 447-8450 by 18 August
> > The Q & A. will be followed by an opportunity to network. Light
> > refreshments will be provided.
>
> > 2009
>
> > ------------------------------
> > "All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its
> > attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the
> > views and opinions of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape ("the
> > PGWC').
> > No employee of the PGWC is entitled to conclude a binding contract on
> > behalf of the PGWC unless he/she is an accounting officer of the PGWC, or
> > his or her authorised representative.
>
> > The information contained in this message and its attachments may be
> > confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only,
> > except where the sender specifically states otherwise.
>
> > If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this
> > message to anyone."
>
> > _______________________________________________
> > cat mailing list
> > c...@wcape.school.za
> >http://www.wcape.school.za/mailman/listinfo/cat
> > Unsubscribe: cat-unsubscr...@wcape.school.za
> > attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the
> > views and opinions of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape ("the
> > PGWC').
> > No employee of the PGWC is entitled to conclude a binding contract on
> > behalf of the PGWC unless he/she is an accounting officer of the PGWC, or
> > his or her authorised representative.
>
> > The information contained in this message and its attachments may be
> > confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only,
> > except where the sender specifically states otherwise.
>
> > If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this
> > message to anyone."
>
> > _______________________________________________
> > cat mailing list
> > c...@wcape.school.za
> >http://www.wcape.school.za/mailman/listinfo/cat
>
> > --
> > Maggie Verster
> > Tel: (011) 791 7155 (Office)
> > Tel: (011) 791 7156 (Home)
> > Tel:(045) 962 1107 (Hogsback)
> > Cell: 0835566962
> > e-mail: mag...@maggie.co.za
> > Twitter:www.twitter.com/maggiev
> > Delicious:http://del.icio.us/maggiev
> > Skype: maggieverster
> > Maths Literacy network:www.mathsliteracy.co.za
> > Blogs:www.school2.co.za
> > www.maggie.co.za
> > Wiki’s:http://saschools.wetpaint.com
> > Flickr:www.flickr.com/maggiev
> > Presentations:www.slideshare.net/maggiev
>
> --
> Steve Vosloo
> Reuters Digital Vision Fellow 2007
> Stanford University, California
>
> Web:www.vosloo.net
> Blog:www.innovatingeducation.wordpress.com
> Twitter:stevevosloo
>
> stevevos...@gmail.com> > --
> > Maggie Verster
> > Tel: (011) 791 7155 (Office)
> > Tel: (011) 791 7156 (Home)
> > Tel:(045) 962 1107 (Hogsback)
> > Cell: 0835566962
> > e-mail: mag...@maggie.co.za
> > Twitter:www.twitter.com/maggiev
> > Delicious:http://del.icio.us/maggiev
> > Skype: maggieverster
> > Maths Literacy network:www.mathsliteracy.co.za
> > Blogs:www.school2.co.za
> > www.maggie.co.za
> > Wiki’s:http://saschools.wetpaint.com
> > Flickr:www.flickr.com/maggiev
> > Presentations:www.slideshare.net/maggiev
>
> --
> Steve Vosloo
> Reuters Digital Vision Fellow 2007
> Stanford University, California
>
> Web:www.vosloo.net
> Blog:www.innovatingeducation.wordpress.com
> Twitter:stevevosloo
>
Steve Vosloo
Aug 17, 2009, 10:07:19 AM8/17/09
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Hi Maggie,
Glad to hear a fellow ICT-4-Champions person feeling the same ... although I didn't doubt it for a second!
Not sure who else is going ... will keep you posted.
Enjoy the EC,
Steve
steve...@gmail.com
Glad to hear a fellow ICT-4-Champions person feeling the same ... although I didn't doubt it for a second!
Not sure who else is going ... will keep you posted.
Enjoy the EC,
Steve
2009/8/17 Maggie <maggie...@gmail.com>
Pam Miller
Aug 17, 2009, 10:28:29 AM8/17/09
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I decided not to go. I cannot live without the Internet. I work and live with it. I do not want to spend time defending something useful. They need to get real!
Pam
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Mobile 27 (0)72 2479047 (South Africa) AFTER school hours
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studyopp.blogspot.com
http://www.compmat.wcape.school.za/PHS/
Intellectual Integrity before Political Solidarity
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
Maggie
Aug 17, 2009, 10:31:13 AM8/17/09
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We will ask Steve to live tweet it from CT so that we can all at least
be involved!!!
On Aug 17, 4:28 pm, Pam Miller <doc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I decided not to go. I cannot live without the Internet. I work and live
> with it. I do not want to spend time defending something useful. They need
> to get real!
> Pam
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM, Steve Vosloo <stevevos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Maggie,
>
> > Glad to hear a fellow ICT-4-Champions person feeling the same ... although
> > I didn't doubt it for a second!
>
> > Not sure who else is going ... will keep you posted.
>
> > Enjoy the EC,
> > Steve
>
> > 2009/8/17 Maggie <maggievers...@gmail.com>
> > stevevos...@gmail.com
be involved!!!
On Aug 17, 4:28 pm, Pam Miller <doc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I decided not to go. I cannot live without the Internet. I work and live
> with it. I do not want to spend time defending something useful. They need
> to get real!
> Pam
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM, Steve Vosloo <stevevos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Maggie,
>
> > Glad to hear a fellow ICT-4-Champions person feeling the same ... although
> > I didn't doubt it for a second!
>
> > Not sure who else is going ... will keep you posted.
>
> > Enjoy the EC,
> > Steve
>
>
> >> Hi Steve,
>
> >> I also thought so, glad to see I was not the only one! I am so glad
> >> that someone sensible (???!!!) will attend the panel discussion and
> >> put some 21st centrury equations into the mix before banning and
> >> blocking (which I suspect will be the solution offered). I hope I am
> >> wrong and that a balanced viewpoint will be offered......
>
> >> Who else will be going? I will be in the EC so can't attend, so thank
> >> you Steve for volunteering to keep us in the loop.
>
> >> Looking forward to your blogpost and let us know when it is online. It
> >> is the easiest to tweet it to mewww.twitter.com/maggiev
>
> >> Maggie
>
> >> Ps Steve iswww.twitter.com/stevevoslooon twitter
> >> Hi Steve,
>
> >> I also thought so, glad to see I was not the only one! I am so glad
> >> that someone sensible (???!!!) will attend the panel discussion and
> >> put some 21st centrury equations into the mix before banning and
> >> blocking (which I suspect will be the solution offered). I hope I am
> >> wrong and that a balanced viewpoint will be offered......
>
> >> Who else will be going? I will be in the EC so can't attend, so thank
> >> you Steve for volunteering to keep us in the loop.
>
> >> Looking forward to your blogpost and let us know when it is online. It
> >> is the easiest to tweet it to mewww.twitter.com/maggiev
>
> >> Maggie
>
>
> --
> ****************************
> Dr Pam Miller
> doc...@gmail.com
> Mobile 27 (0)72 2479047 (South Africa) AFTER school hours
> Fax 27 (0)86 635 3708 (South Africa)
> Skype Dr Pam Miller
> studyopp.blogspot.comhttp://www.compmat.wcape.school.za/PHS/
> --
> ****************************
> Dr Pam Miller
> doc...@gmail.com
> Mobile 27 (0)72 2479047 (South Africa) AFTER school hours
> Fax 27 (0)86 635 3708 (South Africa)
> Skype Dr Pam Miller
Steve Vosloo
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