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What is Internet

What is Internet. Internet is the world’s largest computer network. One can have any access to any information desired. You can communicate with other people electronically. Need to have internet at home?. Computer with Network Card or Wifi Card

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What is Internet

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  1. What is Internet • Internet is the world’s largest computer network. • One can have any access to any information desired. • You can communicate with other people electronically.

  2. Need to have internet at home? • Computer with Network Card or Wifi Card • Decide what Internet service suits your budget • Besides I recommend to install …. • a good updateable Anti-Virus software • Parental Control Software for SAFE surfing

  3. What can you do with internet? • Sending E-mails • Browsing for information you need • Chatting with friends and relatives • Net meeting (SKYPE, MSN) with friends using web cameras • Internet Shopping from E-Shops

  4. Facts & Figures on Child Internet Safety • The Internet isn't as safe as many parents tend to believe. • Online child predators, cyber-bullying, and child exploitation. • 61 % of teens (ages 13 to 17) have an Internet profile and are very active online.

  5. Parental Awareness • In USA, 10,800 teens between the age 13 to 16 were surveyed. 18% stated that they had meeting with people they met online. • 1 in 3 sexual predator approaches are directed towards males.

  6. Parental Awareness • 51 % of parents do not have safety software on their computers • 57 % did not know common instant messaging abbreviations, but 61 % allow their children to participate in online chats within chat rooms and Internet messaging.

  7. Children's Impression of Safety • A study by George Washington University found that 54 % of the children ages 9 to 12 either thought it was safe to meet someone online, or were unsure about it. • 25 % revealed their real names online. • 25 % thought it was safe to post their address.

  8. Parents Want…. • Safety • Balance What worries parents… • predators/strangers • privacy • cyber bullying • inappropriate content

  9. Innocent Search

  10. Innocent Search Result

  11. Education There is NO answer to protect our children online. Our biggest ally is education . No one can take the place of the parent.

  12. Do the possibilities scare you? • What are our children doing online? • Why not just unplug? • What should I do to keep them safe? • Where do I find resources? • http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/

  13. What should I do to keep them safe? • Set Rules… • Teach your child never to give out personal information • Set time limits • Block unwanted websites • Think before you post.

  14. What should I do to keep them safe? • Use Parental Controls • Consider filtering / monitoring software • Implement parental • Virus protection and firewall • Set guidelines / rules • Use the internet WITH your child • Know your child’s friends • Consider creating separate accounts on your machine • Be aware of other computers your child is using

  15. Content Advisor

  16. THANK YOU…

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