Internet Social Media

Benefits: Internet is a useful tool if utilized appropriately. Uses Benefits: Internet is a useful tool if utilized appropriately. Provides information and education We get current updates about things happening around the world Helps to communicate across the globe It is a source of entertainment Helpful for business development Online shopping

Over-use: spending too much of your time on internet It is a distraction Unbalanced utilisation of time Can hamper your thinking and problem solving skills Physical problems (eye problems, bad posture, back problems etc.) Affects social skills (reduced personal interaction)

Risks: the quality of things which we do using internet can be harmful and dangerous Addiction Cyber bullying Cyber stalking Cyber crime Fake/Misleading information

Threats.. Information Money Emotional Sexual harassment Addiction Physical Pornography Bullying

Internet safety… Video

Internet safety… Avoid being a part of too many social networking sites. Observe the minimum age requirement for your security on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Never give your personal information (first/last name, home address, phone number, passwords, school name etc.) Never send a picture of yourself to a stranger Do not share details of your life with others online Keep your phone and account privacy setting high

Internet safety… Never open e-mails, files, web pages or inappropriate links from people you don’t know or don’t trust Always check with your parents before downloading Never respond to new and unknown people online Do not meet online strangers in person If a cyber-stranger asks to meet in person, immediately inform your parents. Never tell a stranger where you are going or what time you will be in certain places.

Internet safety… Do not buy or order anything online without adult supervision Avoid watching inappropriate videos (pornography, violence, etc.) Tell an adult if something makes you scared, confused and uncomfortable. Be a responsible cyber citizen ( do not post rude or inappropriate content). Do not respond to mean, rude or inappropriate messages (cyber bullying). Don’t delete such messages; save them as proof. With help of an adult, report any cyber bullying or cyber crime to the police.

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