Statistics show that 99% of all teens have access to the internet and 94% of students admitted to being cyber bullied and did not tell an adult. The importance of protecting the children in your community is a major undertaking and Optimists Clubs can play a vital role. In order to receive a packet, Clubs must complete the request form. One complimentary packet is available to each Club by request.
Optimist International has partnered with the Internet Keep Safe Coalition to address issues of youth safety as children use the Internet and to educate parents on the online dangers to youth.
Adult Internet Safety Education
This program is offered to adult groups of any size in order to educate them about the dangers on the internet that young people can unknowingly fall into. There is information and suggestions on how to keep children safe while navigating the online world and what adults can do to protect young people using the internet.
Faux Paw, the Techno Cat
Optimist International has partnered with the Internet Keep Safe Coalition to educate children about the potential dangers of the internet and how to protect themselves while online. Materials for this program are available below.
The Faux Paw program is designed for children in first through fourth grades and teaches about the dangers of Internet Safety through an animated story. This program is also designed to be presented by Optimist Clubs to a group of any size.
Media Kit
- About iKeepSafe.org
- What the Experts Say
- Statistics - Kids are in Danger
- iKeepSafe Executive Biographies
- Biography of Jackie Leavitt
- Community Calendar Notice
- Radio Public Service Announcement Script
- iKeepSafe News Release
- iKeepSafe Media Advisory
- Working with the Media
Presentation Bundle
A number of components are required to successfully run the Presentation PowerPoint. Please click here to view the list of files to be downloaded.
Trainer Presentation Bundle
A number of components are required to successfully run the Trainer Presentation PowerPoint. Please click here to view the list of files to be downloaded.
Trainer Info
Teacher Supplements
- Coloring Page - Faux Paw and Female Governor
- Coloring Page - Faux Paw and Male Governor
- Coloring Page - Faux Paw at the Capitol
- Coloring Page - Faux Paw Jumping into a Car
- Coloring Page - Kittyface Chasing Faux Paw
- Coloring Page - Kittyface, Faux Paw and Cursor
- Internet Vocabulary List
- Internet Vocabulary Quiz
- Internet Vocabulary Quiz Answer Key
- Review Worksheet
- Review Worksheet Answer Key
- Guided Discussion
Other Materials
- Book Advertisement
- Library and Computer Teacher Invitation (.doc)
- Parent Flyer
- Scheduling Agreement (.doc)
- Two-Minute Evaluation
If you have any questions, please contact the Programs Department at (800) 500-8130, ext. 235 or 261, or via e-mail at programs@optimist.org.