Responsible use of the internet

Derrick Agdomar

TOPICS

History Definitions What is out there? The Good The Bad Safety Tips

History

The idea came about in 1968 during the Cold War era A Project code named ARPANET (Advanced Research Project Agency Network) launched in 1969.

ARPANET connected four computers in four

different universities throughout western United States

History Contd

The Transfer Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Still used to date. e-mail (1971) FTP (used for file downloads, 1973) USENET (premier discussion channel, 1979) IRC (the famous Internet Relay Chat, 1988) the WWW (or the World Wide Web, 1991) Mosaic, the first Word Wide Web browser in 1993 The year 1995 saw the first search engines

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Safety

Doing the right thing even if no one is looking.

Participate Upgrade

To take or have a part or share, as with others

To improve or enhance the quality or value

Definitions

Responsible

having a capacity for moral decisions and

therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action

The Internet

A network that links computer networks all over

the world by satellite and telephone, connecting users with service networks such as e-mail, World Wide Web, chatting, etc

What is out there?

Technologies

Video and Podcasting

YouTube TeacherTube EduTube Slideshare Vuvox OneTrueMedia mindmap bubbl.us web based interactive whiteboards Google Documents

Presentation Tools

Collaboration & Brainstorming Tools

What is out there?

Technologies contd

Blogs & Blogging

Wikis

Blogger Wordpress Wetpaint

Social Networking
Facebook MySpace LinkedIn

What is out there?

Technologies contd

IM (Instant Messaging)

Meebo Aim Yahoo Messenger MSN

Twitter

No specific application Allows users to create their own push data

streams

RSS Feeds

What is out there?

Technologies contd

Virtual Worlds

SecondLife Active Worlds Gnutella Kazaa Emule Freenet Bittorrent Limewire Winmx Napster

Peer to Peer Networks

What is out there?

Cell Phones

Conventional cell phones Smart Phones

What is out there?

Cell Phones contd Features/Services: Bluetooth Camera Document editing GPS navigation Hearing-aid compatibility Mac compatibility Media player Memory card GPS navigation

Hearing-aid compatibility Mac compatibility Media player Memory card Preset and custom text messages Programmable shortcuts QWERTY keyboard Speakerphone Standard headset connector Touch screen Voice command Wi-Fi

What is out there?

Yo! Wuzzzzzzup? STRAIGHT? I hit u up cuz I wanna tell u what happnd in class 2 day. GMBO IDK We had a new QT in class and he wuz totally TIGHT. He and I talked 4 like the whole period. NU will never believe what he said 2 me b4 he left, CYO A3? Maybe 2NYT? OMG P911 B4N BBL

What is out there?

The Good

Communication Information/Education Entertainment Sharing Connecting

The Bad

Spam Phishing Identity Theft Adware Spyware Pop-ups Flaming Stalking, harassment ,bullying

Safety Tips

Guidelines for Parents of Teens

Talk with your Teens About What They

Can and Cannot Do Online Be reasonable and set reasonable expectations Be Open with Your Teens and Encourage Them to Come to You if They Encounter a Problem Online

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Learn Everything You Can About the

Internet Think before blocking

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Protection
Consider not posting a photo Limit what personal information you share Limit who can see your personal information Dont talk to strangers Use a screen name that doesnt reveal too much about you Trust your instincts

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Online Blunders

Assuming your security software is protecting you Accessing an account through an email link Using a single password for all online accounts Downloading free software Thinking your Mac shields you from all risks Clicking on a pop-up ad that says your pc is insecure

Shopping online the way you do in stores

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Social web safety tips for teens

Think about what you post Read between the lines. Dont talk about sex with strangers Avoid in-person meetings Be smart when using a cell phone

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Tips to Stop Cyberbullying

Dont respond Dont retaliate Save the evidence Talk to a trusted adult Dont respond Dont retaliate Save the evidence Talk to a trusted adult Block the bully Be civil Dont be a bully Be a friend, not a bystander

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Your PC

Learn as much as possible Use of anti virus and other protective software Watch what you store Know who has access

Safety Tips contd

Software:

Web Watcher (Computer monitoring software) http://www.webwatchernow.com Cyber Patrol 7.6 http://www.consumersearch.com/parental-controlsoftware/cyberpatrol-76 Safe Eyes 5.0 http://www.consumersearch.com/parental-control-software/safeeyes-50 Net Nanny 5.6 http://www.consumersearch.com/parental-control-software/netnanny-56 Windows parental controls http://www.consumersearch.com/parental-controlsoftware/windows-vista-parental-controls

Conclusion

Be responsible Be Safe Participate Upgrade

Thank You!