You Are Here: National Webcast Initiative - Protecting Our Children on the Internet
October 20, 2005, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (eastern)
An archive of the webcast is available for viewing at http://www.cscic.state.ny.us/msisac/webcast/10_05/ 
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The National Webcast on Protecting Our Children on the Internet consisted of a play entitled Cyber Smart in Cyber Space geared toward the 4th and 5th grade age levels in which actors will perform a cyber security-related skit and kids will be allowed to interact. The play used content from CyberSmart! , an organization dedicated to teaching secure, responsible and effective Internet and computer use, and acted out with members of the Plays for Living organization, a nonprofit organization that utilizes live theater dramas to depict the real-life challenges and stresses many people face on a daily basis at work, at home and in the community.
The play is a fun and interactive way for children to learn more about cyber security and how to be careful in using computers and the Internet. Specifically, the CyberSmart curriculum (www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/curr_over/ ) will educate the children on basic concepts including the following:
- How cyberspace works;
- Not sharing private information;
- Keeping passwords safe;
- Feeling comfortable communicating in cyberspace;
- What junk mail and viruses are;
- Cyber manners/etiquette;
Plays for Living received the United States Presidential Distinguished Service Award, the Golden Reel Award from the International Television Association, the New York State Governor's Art Award, the Theater World Award, and the American Psychological Association Public Media Award. Plays for Living has also had the honor of performing twice for dignitaries at the White House in Washington, D.C.