Internet Safety

By: Daniel KruegerITC 525: Computers for EducatorsSummer II 2010

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Internet Safety

Choosing the right sites

Using to internet to socialize

Purchasing Goods Online

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Determine who the author or publisher is. ◦ Is the author an expert in the field. ◦ Is the company reputable?

Determine the purpose of the site. Search for a way to communicate with the

author or owner. Look for documentation and reliable

resources. Check the web address.

Choosing the Right Site

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You can learn a lot about a website just by looking at the domain name (the letters after the DOT).

Click on the links to see what happens when change the domain after typing USA in address bar.

.com - company .edu - a college or university .gov - government .org - nonprofit or charity organization .net - technology based company

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1. Only authors who are experts in the field can publish information on the Internet.

a. Trueb. False

2. Which domain represents a charity or nonprofit group?

a. .comb. .orgc. .net

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1. Only authors who are experts in the field can publish information on the Internet.a. Trueb. False

Sorry, the correct answer in false. On the internet anyone can instantly publish material without checking for accuracy. This is why you must choose reputable sites and authors.

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1. Only authors who are experts in the field can publish information on the Internet.a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. On the internet anyone can instantly publish material without checking for accuracy. This is why you must choose reputable sites and authors

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2. Which domain represents a charity or nonprofit group?

a. .comb. .orgc. .net

Sorry, this is incorrect. The domain “.com” indicates a company website. Try again.

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2. Which domain represents a charity or nonprofit group?

a. .comb. .orgc. .net

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct.

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2. Which domain represents a charity or nonprofit group?

a. .comb. .orgc. .net

Sorry, this is incorrect. The domain “.net” indicates a technology based company website. Try again.

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Click on link to see what could happen if you are not careful about what you post.

Online Safety Commerical Click on the Icon to learn more about these

popular social networking sites.

Socializing on the Internet

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Video on basic Facebook safety tips Never give out your password Set your privacy setting to a comfortable level Never post person information that could identify

you offline Block anyone that sends you unwanted

information Check out Facebook’s new safety page.

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Learn about Twitter

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A warning from the President

How to stay safe on twitter

Twitter is public, so anyone can read it. Select “Protect my Updates” so that posts

can only be read by followers. Never click on any unfamiliar links, even if it

claims that your account will be deleted.

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Learn about Facebook

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1. Only give out your password to your closest friends.a. Trueb. False

2. Information posted about you online can prevent you from getting a job or get you in trouble.a. Trueb. False

3. Never give out personal information, even if you get a message claiming your account will be deleted.a. Trueb. False

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1. Only give out your password to your closest friends.a. Trueb. False

Sorry, the correct answer is false. You should never give out you password.

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1. Only give out your password to your closest friends.a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. You should never give out you password.

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2. Information posted about you online can prevent you from getting a job or get you in trouble.a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. Do not post pictures or information about yourself that you could get you in trouble.

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2. Information posted about you online can prevent you from getting a job or get you in trouble.a. Trueb. False

Sorry, you are incorrect. Do not post pictures or information about yourself that you could get you in trouble.

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3. Never give out personal information, even if you get a message claiming your account will be deleted.a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. Anything asking for personal information in most likely a scam. Never give out personal information, period.

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3. Never give out personal information even if you get a message claiming your account will be deleted.a. Trueb. False

Sorry, you are incorrect. Anything asking for personal information in most likely a scam. Never give out personal information, period.

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Shopping OnlineThe internet is the catalog of catalogs, anything can be bought or sold online

What are the risks?

1. Identity theft

2. The products being advertised may by falsified.

3. Phishing Scams

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As in “fishing for confidential information

Messages usually sent as email or pop-up add asking for confidential information

Example: “During our regular verification of accounts, we couldn’t verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information.”

Phishing Scams

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How to shop safely online

Shopping Online

Look for a picture of lock in the browser window.These means the site is secure.

The web address on the page that ask for your credit card number should begin with https: not http:

Check out this video about online shopping

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1. The web address on the page that asks for your credit card information should begin with http:?a. Trueb. False

2. Phishing scams attempt to trick you into giving away confidential information.a. Trueb. False

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1. The web address on the page that asks for your credit card information should begin with http:?a. Trueb. False

Sorry, you are incorrect. The web address should begin with https: instead of http:

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1. The web address on the page that asks for your credit card information should begin with http:?a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. The web address should begin with https: instead of http:

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2. Phishing scams attempt to trick you into giving away confidential information.a. Trueb. False

CONGRATULATIONS, you are correct. Phishing scams are fraudulent emails or pop-ups asking for confidential information.

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2. Phishing scams attempt to trick you into giving away confidential information.a. Trueb. False

Sorry, you are incorrect. Phishing scams are fraudulent emails or pop-ups asking for confidential information

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2. Communication and Collaboration   Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

3. Research and Information Fluency   Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

5. Digital Citizenship   Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:   a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

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http://www.ehow.com/how_5824500_website-reputable-not.html http://www.megrisoft.com/kb/idx/0/004/article/Whats-the-difference-between-com-net

-org-domain-names-.html http://www.facebook.com/help/?safety#!/terms.php http://www.buzzle.com/articles/shopping-online-risks.html http://www.safeshopping.org/security.shtml http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt127.shtm http://

www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm

http://twitter.com/safety

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