The document discusses mass media and the internet. It defines the internet as an international network of connected computers that has become necessary for everyday life. The internet provides a great source of information on many topics and can be used for activities like social networking, shopping, banking, education, and entertainment. However, it also presents some dangers like viruses, identity theft, and exposure to inappropriate content.

1. Mass Media – the Internet
 Role of media
 Types of media
 What is the Internet
 www
 Information on the Internet
 Usage of the Internet
 Favourite websites
 Social networks
 Danger on the net
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2. What is the role of media?
Mass media are the means of communication,
that reach large numbers of people in a short time.
Listen to: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-media.html
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3. What is the role of media?
Mass media:
 play a very important role in our everyday life
 bring the newest information from the whole world
 are source of entertainment and relaxation,
 are source of knowledge and education,
 are means of promotion (advertisement),
 influence the way people look at the world.

4. What types of media do you know?
Print media (books, press) - from the late 15th century
Recordings (cassettes, CDs, DVDs) - from the late 19th century
Cinema - from about 1900
Radio - from about 1910
Television - from about 1950
Internet - from about 1990
Mobile phones - from about 2000

5. What is the Internet?
An international network of computers.
A system, which connects millions of computers worldwide.
Developed quite recently – about 20 years ago.
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6. What is the Internet?
Great source of information about everything.
The Internet is becoming necessary for everyday life.
With the Internet everything is easier, cheaper and faster.
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7. What does www mean?
WWW – World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is the system
that allows to navigate from page to page
with the use of a browser.
Commonly used browsers are Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet
Explorer, Opera, Safari…
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8. What can we use the Internet for?
Visiting social network
Following news
Downloading – music, films, pictures
Working from home
Shopping
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9. What can we use the Internet for?
Conducting bank transactions from home
Informing about events around us
Sending or receiving emails
Chatting with friends
Playing games
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10. What sort of information can be
found on the Net?
Politics
Weather forecast
Theatre or cinema programmes
E-books
Entertainment
Accommodation
Educational courses
Traffic jams
Famous people
Job offers
Hobbies
Holidays
Timetables
Goods
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11. The most popular websites
Google
(serch engine)
Facebook
(social website)
Wikipedia
(free encyclopedia)
YouTube
(video-sharing website)
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12. Dangers of Using the Internet
Hackers
Phishing
Viruses
Identity theft
Spamming
Cyber bullying
Internet gambling addiction
Paedophiles
Pornography
Porn addiction
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http://education.purduecal.edu/Vockell/CAI/Cai5/cai5dangers.htm