Internet

1. Terms. Copy and paste the following terms into your page. Use the internet to find out what they mean, and write the definitions in your own words.

www-A computer network consisting of a various amount of internet siteings. (World Wide Web)
internet-A computer network that interconnects with other computer networks/signals.
modem-A piece of electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect to computers.
broadband- a communication network in which  a type of high-speed data transmission is shared by more than one signal. 
dial up-A form of Internet access that is made up of using telephone lines.
SMS-Is a communication service that allows the exchange of short text messages between mobile phone devices.(Short Message Service)
MMS-allows users to  transmit graphics, sound files and short text messages via mobile phones.(Multimedia Messaging Service)
cyberbullying-bullying which involves the use of technology.
phishing-Using e-mails and copies of legitimate websites to steal financial data from computer users. 
cyberstalking-stalking which involves the use of internet/technology.
masquerading-Pretending to be someone or something that you are not.
spam-Spam is the abuse of electronic messaging
virus-Code planted illegally in a computer program.
E-Saftey-Is electronic saftey for children.
spyware-An electronic saftey for children
pop-up-When an applet on a web page causes another window to open up.

2. Social networking

• Facebook
• Bebo
• Twitter
• MSN
• Myspace
• Ning
• Lunkedin
• Tagged
• Classmates
• Hi5
• Friendster
• Meetup
• Badoo
• myearbook
• orkut
• perfspot
• habbo
• netlog
• zorpia

B. Do a survey of the class - who belongs to what social networking sites?


C. Find a newspaper article or news video about the dangers of social networking. Insert the video if you can into your blog, and on your 'Internet' page add a link to your article / video.
Copy and answer the following questions about the article / video:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/06/eveningnews/main1286130.shtml

1. What newspaper was the article published in / news video shown on?
    CBS

 2. Who were the people affected in the story?
     14yr old girl    
     15-year-old Kayla Reed

3. What happened to them?
    The 14yr old girl was murdered
    Kayla dissapeared

4. What did you learn from reading the article / watching the video?
    Be careful with social networking sites and don't trust anyone.

 D. Make a list of the following things (you should be able to come up with AT LEAST 5 things)

• Personal details that should never be given over the internet or on a social networking site
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• Personal details that are okay to give online / use in social networking sites
• Personal details that are sometimes okay to give online / use in social networking sites