The document is an internet safety presentation that highlights the positive aspects of the internet, such as communication, information access, and entertainment, while also addressing the dangers like spam, cyberbullying, and addiction. It emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information and advises users on how to handle unsafe situations. The presentation encourages responsible internet use to ensure it enriches life rather than controls it.

1. The Wonderful World Wide Web The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! An Internet Safety Presentation Prepared by Ms. Witten, Librarian St. Paul the Apostle School Los Angeles, California

2. What is the Internet GOOD for? Communication Information Entertainment

3. Communication E-mail Chat Rooms Instant Messaging Stay in touch with your friends… … from school… … your city… … your world!

4. Information The world’s biggest library! Look up words Read stories Learn almost anything!

5. Entertainment Play games by yourself or with others Listen to music Watch video clips Find out about your favorite sports team or movie stars!

6. What are the DANGERS of the Internet? Spam Flaming Cyberstalking Spies Getting hooked

7. Spam E-mail messages sent from someone you don’t know Junk E-mail Do not open these messages…do not answer them…DELETE THEM RIGHT AWAY!

8. Flaming Sending messages meant to hurt someone’s feelings. Harassing or bullying someone online. If someone does this to you: Save the hurtful messages. Tell your parents, teacher, or an adult you trust. If you do this to someone else: Remember that once you put it out there, you can never get it back. Once it’s out there, it can be traced back to you.

9. Cyberstalking Stalking or harassing someone online Someone you don’t know wants to find out things about you…so they can follow you around the Internet and maybe in real-life. NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION *Your real name *Phone number *Address *Birthdate *School name KEEP YOUR PRIVATE LIFE PRIVATE!

10. Spies Watch where you go on the Internet and try to get information from you to give to other people. Advertisements and spam often have this. Watch out for: Unfamiliar E-mails and attachments Advertisements (ads) on websites If you are not sure about something… … do not click on it!

11. Getting Hooked The Internet can become addicting. It has been known to take over people’s lives. People who are hooked: Use the Internet constantly. Don’t go outside to play. Spend more time online than with friends. Are attached to their computer 24/7. The Internet should enrich your life, not rule it!

12. Internet Safety Activities Test Your Net Smartz! NetSmartz.org Meet the Wizzy Wigs Guessing Game #1 Who’s Your Friend on the Internet? Guessing Game #2 Which Wizzy Wig Is Which? Game Index NetSmartz Real-Life Teen Stories

13. The World Wide Web Is Wonderful! Use it safely… … as ONE part of your life! Internet Safety Rules - Safekids .com