Jesse Weinberger

Author of “The Boogeyman Exists: And He’s In Your Child’s Back Pocket”

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Teacher Motivation

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Cleveland, OH, US

Jesse Weinberger
Biography

Jesse Weinberger, owner of OvernightGeek University is a nationally known Internet Safety expert, speaker, and presenter. Since 2003, Jesse has been presenting to parents, students, teachers, and school districts all over the United States. As a respected expert and leader in this field, she is frequently sought out by media, educators, administrators, and law enforcement for guidance on how to manage and improve the digital lives of children all over the United States. Jesse's particular passion is in speaking directly to tweens/teens and the parents who may not understand how to keep them safe. With the perfect combination of humor and a deep expertise in this new digital world, Jesse is able to effectively move her audiences - changing their perspective and behavior. Her presentations cover: cyberbullying, sexting, sexual predation, understanding specific social media platforms, media literacy, professional development for educators, and much more. Her book "The Boogeyman Exists: And He's In Your Child's Back Pocket" is a complete guide for parents on how to keep children safe in a 24-7 always-connected digital society. The book includes: Understanding the Basics, Cyberbullying, Sexting, Sexual Predation, Understanding Social Media, Review of the Apps Your Child is Probably Using, How to Know If Your Child is Ready for a Device, and extensive Resources and Recommended ReadingPresentation FocusJesse primarily focuses on "personal responsibility" from each community on the web: Students need to take responsibility for their own behavior and refrain from acting like "sheep" Parents need to engage in protecting their children via self-education and modeling safe behaviors - parents are ultimately complicit in their child's digital outcomes (good and bad) Teachers need to become educated on how to include aspects of digital citizenship in every classroom from Kindergarten through college School districts need to learn how to balance: professional development, implementation of digital education programs, internal digital security, as well as creating an environment primed for student digital innovation and creativity Law enforcement needs to understand how each of these social platforms operates and help communities become more educated Why Organization Love Hiring Jesse (over and over)1. Every presentation is customized for that particular: audience, topic, and client's goals2. Your audiences will be entertained, moved, educated, and utterly changed3. Jesse presents the perfect combination of humor and deep expertise4. Jesse is a published author and recognized speaker

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Featured Keynote Programs

Internet Safety for Parents

This is our most popular presentation overall
Candid and clear review of: current state of online risks, social media, cyberbullying, sexting, sexual predation, and how to begin the process of being an online engaged parent. This is a powerful presentation which is absolutely NOT meant for children.

· Parents will learn the basics of why their children are connected and the actual methods used to connect.

· How big is it really? Understanding critical mass and just how big and pervasive the digital universe really is.

· Understanding different types of cyber threats : proactive and reactive threats.

· A complete review of cyberbullying, sexting, and sexual predation. Each section includes a general review, case studies and how parents can work with their children to avoid threats.

· Understanding social media in general and your child’s specific data footprint.

· In depth review of all of the apps your child is probably using.

“Don’t Be A Sheep” for 6th -12th graders

This is our most popular presentation for students
·Introduction to media literacy (why advertisers think we’re stupid)

· Critical analysis of online content

· ”what” do you say and “where” do you say it?

· Cyberbullying, sexting, and sexual predation

· what does your online reputation say about you?

· understanding the consequences of behavior and how they might effect college admissions and job search

Professional Development

“Applying ISTE’s Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship in the K-6 Classroom”

This train-the-trainer workshop is meant for K-6 teachers as well as teachers in tech advocate positions. Total instructional time = 8 hours (two x 4 hour sessions)

At the conclusion of each of the 9 standards, specific implementation discussions will occur to help create a complete grade level/school level plan.

Internet Safety for 3rd-5th graders

Beginning focus on understanding online risks, why the net is not anonymous, impulse control, specific review of gaming, and other activities.

· What do you hear & see? - Games, YouTube, Homework. Activity: Identifying risks related to gaming, surfing, and cyberbullying

· What do you say, and where do you say it? - What is TMI? What is Anonymous? Where are you, really? Activity: Identifying risks related to posting and sharing content

· Impulse Control and the Role of “Friends” - Think Before You Post. Activity/Game: Identifying a Better Choice

· How do you see yourself? - What sort of kid are you? Activity: This is Who I Am – Worksheet to take home

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Internet Safety for K-2nd graders

Focuses on activities for understanding: what the Internet is (and isn’t),the fact that all online contacts are with strangers, role playing online vs IRL situations, and more.

· What do you hear & see? - Where do you go? What do you do? Activity: Understanding interconnectivity and permanence of content

· Who are you talking to? - Understanding that you don’t ever really know who you are talking to. Activity: Identifying risks related to posting and sharing content

· IRL Correlation - If something upsets you IRL what do you do? Activity/Game: Role playing different and funny outcomes

· How do you see yourself? - Who do you want to be? What sort of digital kid are you? Activity: This is Who I Am – Worksheet to take home

Internet Safety for 6th – 12th graders

Subtle variations on intensity and content. All levels will receive some review of cyberbullying, sexting, sexual predation, and managing your online reputation.

·What do you hear & see? - Cyberbullying and Pornography

·What do you say, and where do you say it? - Sexting and Sexual Predation

·Impulse Control and the Role of “Friends” - Think Before You Post – Or Else

·How do you see yourself? - Managing Your Online Reputation

“Social Media for the Emerging Job Seeker” – for college students

Think of this presentation as 50% “cleaning up your online reputation” and 50% “how to use social media including LinkedIn to your job search advantage”

First time interns and emerging job seekers will benefit overwhelmingly from the dual purpose of this presentation: how to use social for effective networking and to prove employability.