1. Mass Media – the Internet  Role of media  Types of media  What is the Internet  www  Information on the Internet  Usage of the Internet  Favourite websites  Social networks  Danger on the net 1

2. What is the role of media? Mass media are the means of communication, that reach large numbers of people in a short time. Listen to: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-media.html 2

3. What is the role of media? Mass media:  play a very important role in our everyday life  bring the newest information from the whole world  are source of entertainment and relaxation,  are source of knowledge and education,  are means of promotion (advertisement),  influence the way people look at the world.

4. What types of media do you know? Print media (books, press) - from the late 15th century Recordings (cassettes, CDs, DVDs) - from the late 19th century Cinema - from about 1900 Radio - from about 1910 Television - from about 1950 Internet - from about 1990 Mobile phones - from about 2000

5. What is the Internet? An international network of computers. A system, which connects millions of computers worldwide. Developed quite recently – about 20 years ago. 5

6. What is the Internet? Great source of information about everything. The Internet is becoming necessary for everyday life. With the Internet everything is easier, cheaper and faster. 6

7. What does www mean? WWW – World Wide Web The World Wide Web is the system that allows to navigate from page to page with the use of a browser. 7

8. What can we use the Internet for? Visiting social network Following news Downloading – music, films, pictures Working from home Shopping 8

9. What can we use the Internet for? Conducting bank transactions from home Informing about events around us Sending or receiving emails Chatting with friends Playing games 9

10. What sort of information can be found on the Net? Politics Weather forecast Theatre or cinema programmes E-books Entertainment Accommodation Educational courses Traffic jams Famous people Job offers Hobbies Holidays Timetables Goods 10

11. The most popular websites Google (browser) Facebook (social website) Wikipedia (free encyclopedia) YouTube (video-sharing website) 11

12. Dangers of Using the Internet Hackers Phishing Viruses Identity theft Spamming Cyber bullying Internet gambling addiction Paedophiles Pornography Porn addiction http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_internet http://education.purduecal.edu/Vockell/CAI/Cai5/cai5dangers.htm 12