Is the Internet a Safe Place to Surf?

Students: form 5aTeacher: Stepanenko L.Yu.School #38 Sevastopol 2011

We wanted to know:

Why do our classmates use the Internet? Do they think the Internet is a safe place where

one can do anything he wants? What types of users do our classmates belong

to? Have they ever come across any unpleasant or

irritable information online? Have they ever faced any Internet threats? Do they know any safety Internet rules?

Why do we use the Internet ?

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1Play games

Search for theinfo

Use email,write letters

Download music,films,etc

chat

Internet Users of 5 a form

Gamers Learners Socializers Consumers

Gamers

use the Internet to play games are skillful and technically

minded, know the Internet and computers very well

to win is very important for them

like to communicate with other players on special forums

sometimes undertake the roles of their game characters

Risks

sometimes gamers forget the real situation and become dependent on virtual life

often become sleepless, irritable, inattentive or even aggressive

can’t understand real human emotions

their eyesight gets worse some games may be very expensive

Socializers

think the Internet is a place to communicate and find friends

they use different social networks, ICQ, Skype, etc. to express themselves

it is easier to show your personality in the Net than in real life

Risks

fail to interact with people in real life

share their personal information with strangers

face problems when meet tricksters and criminals

Consumers

think the Internet is a big shop where they can get & download different free programmes, photos, pictures, films, music or do shopping

are well-informed, more experienced in setting up and achieving goals

can compare, analyze and choose less Internet dependant

Risks

instead of a free file Consumers can get spam, wrong or false information

sometimes they have to pay for downloading and give their personal data

Learners

For learners the Internet is a source of Information.

They surf the Net to find information for school, to make reports, prepare for tests, do online quizzes and take part in distance courses or olympiads.

Learners are not so dependable on the Net. They seldom share their personal

information.

Risks

Sometimes learners come across unreliable or doubtful information.

The sites they enter may have negative content.

Our Survey

Do you believe the Internet is a safe place where you can do anything you want?

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Must BeRules

Our Survey

Have you ever come across any unpleasant or irritable information?

Yes – 61% Have you ever faced any Internet threats?

Yes -39%

How can you stay safe online?

Conclusion

To keep yourself safe when you're using the Internet, you need to be SMART!

Safety Rules

S = Keep SafeM = Don't Meet UpA = Accepting Emails

can be Dangerous! R = Reliable?T = Tell Someone!

Our Team

Veronika Smey Lisa Hovracheva Nastia Shershneva Maria Kareva Vadim Smirnov

Resources

http://byt-pyt.ru/kompyter-dlya-ynih-polzovatele/kak-obyasnit-detyam-ustroistvo.php

http://www.securelist.com/ru/analysis/208050630/Opasnosti_na_puti_polzovateley_sotsialnykh_setey

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/start.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/web/staysafe http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

Our Questions to the Audience

1.What types of Internet users are there in our class?

2.Is the Internet a safe place to surf? 3.What are the basic safety Internet

rules?

Thanks for your attention

Let your online trips be safe and interesting!