2. Information about the Internet
• Definition and
background
• Why do you use the
internet?
• Where does the
internet come from?
• Facts about the
internet
4. The Bad Side of the Internet
• Identity theft
• Strangers
• Viruses
• Incorrect information
• Harmful ideas
• Bullying
• Distraction
• Inappropriate websites
5. 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
6. Viruses
• What’s the
easiest way to
get a virus on
your
computer?
• Use anti-virus
software
• Save and
back-up your
work
8. Harmful Ideas
• People can
spread ideas for
destructive
purposes
• How can we
prevent this from
happening?
9. 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”
15. Save Time
• Find recipes
online
• Buy things
online
• Communicatio
n
• Pay bills online
16. Things to Know When Surfing
• 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
17. 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://strongpasswordgen
erator.com
18. Parental controls software
• Parental Control Software like NetNanny
to control when your kids can go online
and what they are allowed to see.
• ALERTS & REPORTING
• TIME CONTROLS
• PROFANITY MASKING
• MONITORING IM CLIENTS
• http://netnanny.in
19. Communication
• There are workarounds for everything.
Your best bet is to get buy in. Talk to them,
talk to them frequently.
• Explain why you’re telling them what
you’re telling them
• The screen should be facing the room.
20. Q&A
• Please feel free to ask any questions you
may have.
• All the material used for building this
presentation is available online. Google is
your friend.