How to Surf the Web Safely
What is this a picture of?
Information about the Internet
• Definition and
background
• Why do you use the
internet?
• Where does the
internet come from?
• Facts about the
internet
Uses of the Internet
The Bad Side of the Internet
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Identity theft
Strangers
Viruses
Incorrect information
Harmful ideas
Bullying
Distraction
Inappropriate websites
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
Strangers
• Has anyone ever
seen “To Catch a
Predator”?
• Stay away from
online chat rooms
• Never identify your
real name-use a S/N
• Never tell anyone
your address online
Viruses
• What’s the
easiest way to
get a virus on
your computer?
• Use anti-virus
software
• Save and backup your work
Which box is not a pop-up?
Incorrect Information
• It is often very difficult to tell between real
and bogus information
Harmful Ideas
• People can
spread ideas for
destructive
purposes
• How can we
prevent this from
happening?
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”
Distraction
• Online games
• Waste time
• Internet
addiction
• You can
become very
unhealthy
Inappropriate Websites
Appropriate Website
Inappropriate Website
Benefits of the Internet
• Educational
Purposes
• Asking questions
• Connecting people
• Increasing business
• Saving time
Educational Purposes
• Infinite
resources to
answer
questions
• Get answers
fast
• No need for
library
Asking Questions
• You can get
almost any
question
answered on
the internet
• Very diverse
audience
• Discussion
boards
Connecting People
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Skype
MySpace
Facebook
Twitter
Email
Instant messenger
Increase Business
• Advertising on the internet
• Click-and-mortar
• Shopping online
Save Time
• Find recipes
online
• Buy things
online
• Communication
• Pay bills online
Things to Know When Surfing the
Web
• 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
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://strongpasswordgenerat
or.com/
• Example of strong vs. weak
password
Question Section
• What are some uses of the internet?
• What harm can come from the internet?
– Name 3 bad things about the internet
• What is the difference between a strong
password and a weak password
• What should you know when surfing the
Web?
• What would your life be like without the
internet?
Password activity
• Write down a strong password, limit the
length to 10 characters.