Into the Cloud
Overview
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Into the CloudTM is NCMEC’s flagship online safety product for children ages 11 and under. Using data from actual CyberTipline reports, each episode of Season 1 focuses on a different element of online safety, from strategies for handling cyberbullying to recognizing and reporting unsafe/inappropriate interactions and content.Season 2 focuses on preventing online exploitation, reporting, and removing inappropriate content online.
Season 3, designed for children ages 10 and 11, focuses on preventing online exploitation, such as online enticement, sextortion, and GAI victimization, as well as providing resources to report and access support.
Into the CloudTMpresents important safety information in an age-appropriate and entertaining manner!
Watch the new episode "That's Not Me!"
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By the Numbers
The average age at which a child gets a cellphone in the U.S. is 10 years old.1
20-30%
of kids report having been cyberbullied in their lifetime.2
Reports of Online Exploitation of children increased over 97% last year.
1 http://influence-central.com/kids-tech-the-evolution-of-todays-digital-natives/
2 The Annual Bullying Survey 2017(Rep.). (2017, July). Retrieved February, 2019, from Ditch the Label website: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-Annual-Bullying-Survey-2017-1.pdf
Using Into the CloudTM
Each episode of Into the CloudTM is between 3-6 minutes long, making them ideal for a variety of environments, from technology class to afterschool and home use.
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that can be used in one-on-one and small group settings.
Additionally, classroom activities on the themes of trust, identity, and reputation are available for use with both seasons!
Keep kids engaged after the episodes with "Cloud Chaos!" the Into the CloudTM game, available online at NetSmartzKids.org, and in the app store.
For useful tips on teaching online safety, be sure to check out this free on-demand training, and many others, available on
Program Resources
ITC Season 3: "That's Not Me!"
Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary Presentation
Time: 15–40 minutes
Description: This presentation is flexible. After watching the 6-minute video, use the PowerPoint to reinforce some of the topics discussed. If you choose to facilitate the entire presentation, it should take about 40 minutes, including the video. Alternatively, you can present a selection of slides, rewatch the video later and cover the remaining slides in a separate session.
- Video: "That's Not Me!"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide:Season 3 Episode Guide "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate online content critically – Ways to verify information online.
- Recognize AI-generated inappropriate content - Understand technology can create realistic images that can be harmful.
- Report concerning content confidently - Use CyberTipline.org to report suspicious material safely.
Season 3 Episode Guide "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary
Time: 15–40 minutes
Description: This facilitator guide includes four different components. You can watch the video multiple times and use a different activity each time to learn and reinforce important topics covered in the video.
- Video: "That's Not Me!"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide:Season 3 Episode Guide "That's Not Me!" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate online content critically – Ways to verify information online.
- Recognize AI-generated inappropriate content - Understand technology can create realistic images that can be harmful.
- Report concerning content confidently - Use CyberTipline.org to report suspicious material safely.
ITC Season 3: "Don't Share That"
Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary Presentation
Time: 15-40 minutes
Description: This presentation is flexible. After watching the 5-minute video, use the presentation to reinforce some of the topics discussed. If you choose to facilitate the entire presentation, it should take about 40 minutes, including the video. Alternatively, you can present a selection of slides, watch the video again later, and cover the remaining slides in a separate session.
- Video: "Don't Share That"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide: Season 3 Episode Guide "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Online and Offline Balance: Balance online and offline activities for overall well-being.
- Being an Upstander: An upstander is someone who witnesses something harmful happening and takes action to help.
- Healthy Relationships: Require trust, respect, communication, and empathy.
Season 3 Episode Guide "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary
Time: 15–40 minutes
Description: This facilitator guide includes four different components. You can watch the video multiple times and use a different activity each time to learn and reinforce important topics covered in the video.
- Video: "Don't Share That"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide: Season 3 Episode Guide "Don't Share That" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Online and Offline Balance: Balance online and offline activities for overall well-being.
- Being an Upstander: An upstander is someone who witnesses something harmful happening and takes action to help.
- Healthy Relationships: require trust, respect, communication, and empathy.
ITC Season 3: "GOTCHA!"
Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary Presentation
Time: 15–40 minutes
Description: This presentation is flexible. After watching the 5-minute video, use the PowerPoint to reinforce some of the topics discussed. If you choose to facilitate the entire presentation, it should take about 40 minutes, including the video. Alternatively, you can present a selection of slides, rewatch the video later, and cover the remaining slides in a separate session.
- Video: "GOTCHA!"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide:Season 3 Episode Guide "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Identify red flags in a relationship (recognize these three red flags as part of the grooming process)
- What to do (steps to take when encountering unsafe situations)
Season 3 Episode Guide "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary
Time: 15–40 minutes
Description: This facilitator guide includes five different components. You can watch the video multiple times and use a different activity each time to help learners engage with and reinforce the important topics covered.
- Video: "GOTCHA!"
- PowerPoint Presentation: Teaching Modern Safety with "Into the Cloud" Season 3 "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary
- Facilitator's Guide:Season 3 Episode Guide "GOTCHA!" for Upper Elementary
Learning Objectives:
- Healthy relationships
- Upstander behaviors
- Balancing online and offline activities
- How and where to report concerns