An Interview with Internet Safety Advisor Jace Galloway
Posted on May 2, 2008
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JaceGalloway is a freelance writer, a newspaper columnist, guest blogger and is the Featured Writer for Suite101’s Internet section. Jace has devoted and dedicated the past three years of her life to Internet Safety education, by spear-heading online safety awareness not only in her local elementary school, but the entire region.
In 2006, she was named Regional Office of Education #26 Internet Safety Coordinator, a position created specifically for her. In 2007, the position was expanded to cover two regions. She has various computer certificates and continues pursing her education; all online of course.
Jace Galloway spared some of her valuable time answering questions posted by Vidya K.
Vidya works in the capacity of Specialist, Internet Safety for www.8falcons.com Listen to experts on online safety speak !
Vidya: Could you please tell us as to what inspired you to take up “Internet Safety Education for Children” as a career?
Jace: Three years ago, I was asked to sit on a committee for my school district. During that time, I began researching online safety issues. It became abundantly clear, our school district (and many others) did not have an Internet Safety curriculum. Three years ago, Internet Safety was not the “hot” topic it is today.
With the approval from my elementary school principal, I began creating unique online safety curriculums for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
Today, I have taught over 750 second and third graders, this unique program. What began as an “interest” or “hobby”, has become my full-time passion and job.
Vidya: What according to you are the Top 5 online safety threats for children?
Jace: Electronic bullying
Social networking sites—the information shared (photos, videos, too much personal information, etc)
Pornography
Sexual predators
Lack of knowledge
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