This document provides information on how to safely surf the internet. It discusses both the benefits and risks of internet use. On the negative side, it covers issues like identity theft, interacting with strangers, computer viruses, inaccurate information, cyberbullying, and distraction. However, it also outlines the educational and social benefits of the internet for connecting people, finding information, online shopping and communication. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information, using antivirus software, avoiding untrusted websites, and implementing parental controls.

1. How to Surf the web safely

2. Information about the Internet
• Definition and
background
• Why do you use the
internet?
• Where does the
internet come from?
• Facts about the
internet

3. Uses of 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

7. Incorrect Information
• It is often very difficult to tell between real
and bogus information

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”

10. Distraction
• Online games
• Waste time
• Internet
addiction
• You can
become very
unhealthy

11. Benefits of the Internet
• Educational
Purposes
• Asking questions
• Connecting people
• Increasing business
• Saving time

12. Educational Purposes
• Infinite
resources to
answer
questions
• Get answers
fast
• No need for
library

13. Asking Questions
• You can get
almost any
question
answered on
the internet
• Very diverse
audience
• Discussion
boards

14. Connecting People
• Skype
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Email
• Instant messenger

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.