This document outlines an introduction to cyber wellness, which it defines as the positive well-being of internet users and an understanding of online risks and protections. It discusses four broad topics of cyber wellness: content, social interactions, computer security, and psychological compulsions. Specifically, it addresses the risks of cyberbullying and how increased internet usage has led to more common cyberbullying, especially among teenagers through social media, mobile devices, gaming, and texts. It concludes by advising vigilance, awareness, consideration, and knowledge as ways for people to protect themselves and others online.

1. INTRODUCTION TO
CYBER WELLNESS
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2. LESSON OUTLINE
1. Understand the importance of having proper netiquette and portray them in real
world context
2. Understand the positive and negative impacts on the use of the social media
3. Recognise the different forms of cyberbullying
4. Ability to respond appropriately to cyber bullying without being afraid of the cyber
bullies

3. WHAT IS CYBER WELLNESS?
The positive well-being of Internet users (You, me & everyone else!)
An understanding of the risks of harmful online behavior and awareness
of how to protect oneself and other Internet users from such behavior

4. BROAD TOPICS OF CYBER
WELLNESS
1. Content
2. Social Interactions
3. Computer Security
4. Psychological Compulsions

5. 1. CONTENT
• Copyright violations (plagiarism, unauthorized distribution of content)
• Inappropriate content
(violence etc.)
• Hate websites
(negative misinformation)

6. 2. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
• Netiquette (proper online behavior)
• Neglect of privacy (unnecessary divulgement of personal information)
• Cyberbullying (harm and harassment through hostilities online)
• Danger with cyber contacts (online predators)

7. 3. COMPUTER SECURITY
• Virtual bugs and viruses
• Spam (mail and adverts)
• Viruses (Trojan horses etc.)
• Malware (malicious software)
• Phishing
(scamming of important information)

8. 4. PSYCHOLOGICAL
COMPULSIONS
• Internet or Game addiction

9. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS:
CYBERBULLYING
• With the rapid surge of IT,
cyberbullying has become
increasingly common, especially
amongst teenagers.
• Done commonly through
platforms such as mobile
technology, social media,
gaming and even via text.

10. SO HOW CAN YOU PROTECT
YOURSELF AND HELP OTHERS?
• Vigilance – Always exercise caution online and watch out for others
• Awareness – Be aware of the possible threats online
• Consideration – Be considerate and sensitive towards others
• Knowledge – Know the appropriate behavior and security measures
online