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How to Surf the Web Safely
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What is this a picture of?
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Information about the Internet Definition and background Why do you use the internet? Where does the internet come from? Facts about the internet
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Uses of the Internet
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The Bad Side of the Internet Identity theft Strangers Viruses Incorrect information Harmful ideas Bullying Distraction Inappropriate websites
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Identity Theft How do you get your identity stolen? Internet has made identity theft much easier Protect yourself, don’t give out any personal information
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Strangers Has anyone ever seen “To Catch a Predator”? Stay away from online chat rooms Never identify your real name-use a S/N Never tell anyone your address online
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Viruses What’s the easiest way to get a virus on your computer? Use anti-virus software Save and back- up your work
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Which box is not a pop-up?
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Incorrect Information It is often very difficult to tell between real and bogus information
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Harmful Ideas People can spread ideas for destructive purposes How can we prevent this from happening?
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Cyber-Bullying The internet and cell phones make it easier for people to say mean things they wouldn’t usually say in person Report any inappropriate actions online by others to your teacher or parents Cyber-bullying is a serious threat –“Sticks and Stones”
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Distraction Online games Waste time Internet addiction You can become very unhealthy
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Inappropriate Websites Appropriate Website Inappropriate Website
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Benefits of the Internet Educational Purposes Asking questions Connecting people Increasing business Saving time
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Educational Purposes Infinite resources to answer questions Get answers fast No need for library
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Asking Questions You can get almost any question answered on the internet Very diverse audience Discussion boards
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Connecting People Skype MySpace Facebook Twitter Email Instant messenger
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Increase Business Advertising on the internet Click-and-mortar Shopping online
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Save Time Find recipes online Buy things online Communication Pay bills online
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Things to Know When Surfing the Web Never give out personal information Stay away from untrusted websites Don’t accept email from people you don’t know Know which sites are legitimate
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Password Selection Strength of password depends on length, use of many characters. –Weak: “harrypotter” –Strong: “ek95*.DS0P?2593” Occasionally change passwords Never tell anyone your password http://strongpasswordgenerat or.com/ Example of strong vs. weak password
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Question Section What are some uses of the internet? What harm can come from the internet? –Name 3 bad things about the internet What is the difference between a strong password and a weak password What should you know when surfing the Web? What would your life be like without the internet?
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Password activity Write down a strong password, limit the length to 10 characters.
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