VIOLET KULOAUGUST 10 , 2011

Internet Safety

Lesson Objectives

Learn about Internet safety.Learn common Internet safety terms.Explore social networking and privacy.

Introduction

Have you ever searched online to see what information can be found on you?

Have you ever received enticing emails or advertisements with special discount offers?

Have you customized your privacy settings for your social networking accounts?

Introduction

Internet safety refers to protecting your computer and yourself from threats such as viruses, identity theft, privacy violations, cyber harassment/cyber stalking.

The Internet’s widespread reach, constantly changing technologies, and emerging social media have made users more vulnerable.

Internet Threats

Malware-malicious software or codeSpam-unsolicited email or junk mailVirus-self-replicating software programSpyware-collects user’s information without

their knowledge

Internet Threats

Phishing-mail or instant message scamsClickjacking- tricks users into clicking on a

malicious link Trojan horse-tricks users into allowing the

program access to their computerBrowser hijacking-home page is replaced by

malware or spyware

Internet Threats

Pharming-redirects traffic from a legitimate to an illegitimate Website

Hoax-email chain letter that warns of impending viruses

Mouse trapping-keeps visitors from leaving a site

Social Media

How many of you have an account on a social networking site?

Which social networking sites do you use?How can we use these social network sites as

instructional tools?

Social Networking

Social networking Websites are being used regularly by millions of people.

Share, connect, and communicate with others.

Collaborative construction of knowledge.Continuous conversation.

Social Networking Websites

Facebook

Allows users to connect and communicate with friends, upload pictures and videos, play games.

Users can create groups for people with a common interest.

Twitter

An online service that enables you to broadcast short messages to your friends or "followers.”

Lets you specify which Twitter users you want to follow, so you can read their messages in one place.

You Tube

A video sharing site that lets users store short videos for private or public viewing.

Many institutions have You Tube channels for streaming information.

Blogging

Easily created and updateable Website that allows author(s) to publish instantly on the Internet.

Engages readers with ideas and questions.Comprises of reflections and conversations.

Internet Threats

Troll-person who posts comments just to annoy people and cause a distraction

Flame war-heated argument in a social media site

Flamebait-comment posted by someone trying to provoke an angry response

Sockpuppet-fake identity used to deceive others

Internet Safety Tips

Avatar-use an avatar to protect your privacyScreen name-use a pseudonym on sites you

commonly communicate with strangersPosts-may not always be able to change or

delete postsChats-can easily be saved and shared with

others Meme-often cute and funny thing that has

gone viral

Internet Safety Tips

Create strong passwords.Represent yourself safely.Review your privacy settings.

Task

Add your thoughts and ideas to the blog on how we can best safeguard our students from Internet threats.

References

Internet Safety. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsafety Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, podcasts, and other powerful

web tools for classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Social Networking.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Networking Twitter versus Facebook: Should you Choose One?

http://www.twitip.com/twitter-versus-facebook/ You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=BmykFKjNpdY&feature=player_embedded