The Wonderful World Wide Web

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!An Internet Safety Presentation

Prepared by Ms. Witten, Librarian

St. Paul the Apostle School

Los Angeles, California

What is the Internet GOOD for?

Communication

Information

Entertainment

Communication

E-mailChat RoomsInstant Messaging

Stay in touch with your friends……from school…

…your city……your world!

Information

The world’s biggest library!Look up wordsRead storiesLearn almost anything!

Entertainment

Play games by yourself or with othersListen to musicWatch video clipsFind out about your favorite sports team or movie stars!

What are the DANGERS of the Internet?

SpamFlamingCyberstalkingSpiesGetting hooked

Spam

E-mail messages sent from someone you don’t knowJunk E-mail

Do not open these messages…do not answer them…DELETE THEM RIGHT AWAY!

FlamingSending messages meant to hurt someone’s feelings.Harassing or bullying someone online.

If someone does this to you:Save the hurtful messages.Tell your parents, teacher, or an adult you trust.

If you do this to someone else:Remember that once you put it out there, you can never get it back.Once it’s out there, it can be traced back to you.

CyberstalkingStalking or harassing someone onlineSomeone you don’t know wants to find out things about you…so they can follow you around the Internet and maybe in real-life.

NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

*Your real name *Phone number*Address *Birthdate *School

name

KEEP YOUR PRIVATE LIFE PRIVATE!

SpiesWatch where you go on the Internet and try to get information from you to give to other people.Advertisements and spam often have this.

Watch out for:Unfamiliar E-mails and attachmentsAdvertisements (ads) on websites

If you are not sure about something……do not click on it!

Getting HookedThe Internet can become addicting. It has been known to take over people’s lives.

People who are hooked:Use the Internet constantly.Don’t go outside to play.Spend more time online than with friends.Are attached to their computer 24/7.

The Internet should enrich your life, not

rule it!

Internet Safety Activities

Test Your Net Smartz! NetSmartz.org

Meet the Wizzy WigsGuessing Game #1Who’s Your Friend on the Internet?Guessing Game #2Which Wizzy Wig Is Which?Game Index

NetSmartz Real-Life Teen Stories

The World Wide Web Is Wonderful!

Use it safely……as ONE part of your

life!

Internet Safety Rules - Safekids.com