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Internet Safety – Do’s and Dont’sIn this lesson you will learn:How to maintain information privacy.How to take necessary precautions while browsing.Email etiquette.

Jyoti: I heard that a leopard was sighted near your house yesterday night. Did you see it?

Tejas: No. The Security officer gave usinstructions not to come out. So we stayed inside.Jyoti: Today I saw a notice from the Security officer called “Be smart and stay safe”! Moz: It is good to observe the rules of safety. On Internet too, you should follow some safety rules. You can remember the rules using the acronym SMART. Can you guess what the letters stands for?Tejas: Does the first letter ‘S’ stand for Safe?Moz: You are right. S stands for “Keep Safe”. Now what all information should you keep safe?Jyoti: One safety rule that we know is to keep our password secret. We should not share the password even with our friends.

Tejas: We never give our address or our phone number to people whom we do not know. This rule can apply to Internet too.

Moz: Both of you are correct. Jyoti: Are photos personal?Moz: Photos too are personal. So think carefully before you share a picture of yourself, your friends or your family. Why should you not give personal information to strangers?Tejas: We do not know whether these stangers are good or bad people. Jyoti: They may contact us, even when we do not want them to do so.Moz: Yes. On Internet they can also pretend to be you and get you into trouble. So never give personal information to strangers.

Jyoti and Tejas were discussing about the leopard sighting in their campus.

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Jyoti: Do people hide their age and talk to us like they are our age?Moz: Yes. This is one of the biggest masquerading (disguising as somebody else) that happens. A bad person can pretend to be a very nice person. They can trick you into giving all the information and harm you, your family or friends.Tejas: How can they cause harm?Moz: Let us understand this through an example. Suppose, a person of 45 years age called Devil, pretends that he is a12 years old girl called Sweta. He now makes friends with Jwala who is 12 years old.

Jyoti: I will never forget this rule. Tejas: Then we should not give our School name and city where we live in.Moz: You are right and never tell the whereabouts of your family, friends etc. Never tell anyone that you are alone at home.

Here is how the conversation goes.Jwala: Hello. Devil: Hello. My name is Sweta and I am 12 years old.Jwala: I am also 12 years old.

After a few such conversations:Devil: Today I am going for the movie xxx.Jwala: I have not yet see this movie. Devil: I will tell you all about it tomorrow. By the way here is my photograph. I am eager to see how you look.

Jwala send her photograph too. After a few such conversations:

Devil: I stay in Hyderabad. Where do you stay?Jwala: We stay in Sion, Mumbai.Devil: So do you go to St. Xavier’s in Sion.Jwala: No. I go to Navnit near the station.Devil: Do you have a play ground near your house to play in the evening?Jwala: No. We play at my friend’s place as all our parents are working. No one is at home when we come home after school.

So the conversation continues. Now Devil knows where Jwala stays, how she looks and that there is no adult in their home after school. One day the person may come to Jwala’s place when her parents are not around and harm her.

SMART - Keep SafePasswords should be kept secret. Passwords should not be given to even •your best friends. It’s important to keep your personal information safe and secret. •For registering at sites for a service like email you can give a nickname and •enter only mandatory fields. Do not reveal your personal information to strangers through email or •any other internet application.

personal information

Full name

Email Id

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Home address

School name

Phone numbers

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Moz: Internet is a medium through which you can easily keep in touch with friends and relatives. You may also make online friends.Tejas: My brother has made some online friends. But he says that we should not meet these people as we do not know who they are.Moz: Correct.Tejas: But why should we not meet them? They are friends. Moz: On Internet, people can pretend to be what they are not. You have not seen them before making friends. The person may say that he or she is ten years old, but can be an adult with bad intentions. So you should be careful. Tejas: Our parents instruct us not to talk to strangers. Sometimes the strangers can pretend to be very nice but they may not be so.Moz: Right, the same can happen on the Internet. It is best not to meet an online friend, in person.

Tejas: Look, in my inbox there are a few mails from someone I do not know.Moz: Do not open the mails and do not reply to emails from strangers. Tejas: See one of the mail subjects says, “Happy Birthday”. The name of the attachment is “Gifts”. Can I please open this mail?

SMART - Do not Meet upThe Internet is a great way of keeping in touch with friends and family. You •might also make new friends online.However, you should never arrange to personally meet an online friend, •because it can be dangerous.No matter how well you think you know people, they might be pretending.•

What is personal information?Full name, email Id, password.•Home address, school name, phone numbers, photos.•Details of your daily schedule.•Details of whereabouts of you, your family and friends at any time of •day or night.Details of your holiday plans.•

Why should you not give personal information?The information can be used to contact you. •Someone can pretend to be you. •Someone can pretend to be somebody else and possibly get you into trouble •or harm you.

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Moz: Is this email from a friend or a person you know? Is it your birthday today?Tejas: No I do not know the person. And my birthday is not today but next month. What will happen if I open this mail?Moz: Yesterday, news papers reported about such a mail, “Happy Birthday”. There was also a warning not to open the mail, since it causes problem to computers. The screen can go blank if the “Happy Birthday” attachment is opened. It has a virus. Jyoti: Does it destroy everything on the computer?

Moz: Yes. The computer will not start and you may have to reinstall everything. Jyoti: Oh! That means our files on the computer would have been lost.Moz: Correct. The virus is transferred through attachments sent by email. So, do not open attachments from people whom you do not know.

Tejas: Can other attachments also have such problems?Moz: Yes, it is possible. The computer can be safeguarded against these viruses. You will learn more about this later.

Jyoti: Look, I got an email which says, “Forward this mail to ten more people and you will have good luck. Do not break the chain, or else you will have bad luck”.Moz: You should not believe in such mails. Never forward such mails to others, however tempting they may be.Jyoti: What happens if we forward the mails?Moz: Such mails create unnecessary traffic on the internet which is called SPAM. If everyone starts forwarding such mails then our mail boxes will be flooded and important mails will be missed out. Jyoti: What is SPAM?Moz: The mail you mentioned says “Forward to ten more people”. Suppose you do as it says, then each of the ten people to whom you forward, again forward the mails. So now how many mails have been sent?

Jyoti: 10 times 10 that is 100 mails.Tejas: Oh! If I send to 10 people, each of whom sends to 10 more, each of whom send to 10 more. Then in just three levels of forwarding, 1 mail becomes 10,000 copies!Moz: Correct. You got the point. Also never believe the predictions in such mails, which usually say, “Good things happen if you forward it and bad things happen if you delete it”. Tejas (with an expression): Millions of these junk mails are going around on the network. What a waste of network!

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SMART - Do not Accept emails from strangers and do not open Attachments.Email is a quick and easy way to send messages and share pictures etc with •people whom we know.However, Accepting emails, or opening Attachments, which contain pictures •or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems. The Attachments in an email, especially from a stranger, may contain viruses •or nasty messages.The viruses can harm the computer. You can loose all the files on the •computer.Do not forward or reply to mails that you receive from strangers and do not •believe anything in these mails. Do not forward mails that say “Good things will happen if you forward them •and bad things will happen if you delete”. Never believe in such mails. They only lead to a waste of Internet resources.

Tejas and Jyoti do some exercises for a break. Then they start searching for information about earthworms from the Internet. They find some information which seems unbelievable.

Tejas: This web page says “Earthworms live for more than 5 years. If you cut the earthworms into two or more pieces, each piece will grow into a worm.” Can’t believe it!Jyoti: I have seen earthworms in our garden. Especially in rainy season. I don’t think worms can grow back if they get cut.Moz: Good thinking. When you feel that you cannot trust some information that you find on internet, ask your elders like teachers, parents.Tejas: Does it mean that people can even write false information on Internet?Moz: Yes. It is possible. Anyone can publish on the internet. Internet does give us a lot of useful and accurate information. However, when we come across information that we feel is false or doubtful, then we need to think carefully before trusting such information.

Jyoti: Not only information, sometimes we cannot trust messages in mails too. I got a mail which said “You have won a gold set worth Rs. 10, 000. Pay Rs. 1000 when you receive the gift, towards delivery charges.” My friend also received such a mail. When she received the packet, they found that it is junk jewellery, worth about hundred rupees.Moz: Correct. Never trust such messages and advertisements. They are not reliable.

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SMART - Check for Reliability of information and messages on the internet. Internet is full of useful and amazing information. However, sometimes the •information is not reliable. People might say or write things which are untrue, so you should always think •carefully before trusting any information. When in doubt ask your teachers or parents. Sometimes you might see adverts telling you that you’ve won one million •pounds or a free computer. These types of adverts are definitely not reliable and you shouldn’t believe them.

SMART - Tell your parents, elders or teachers about any information or message that you do not trust.

Internet is full of fun and interesting things. But when you find something that •you do not like or disturbing, then you must tell your parents or elders whom you trust.A message in a mail for meetings etc., should be discussed with your parents.•

Tejas: Today our family is going for a movie. Can I search for information about the movie on the internet?Moz: Yes. Go ahead. Tejas enters the movie name, finds out about the movie and shows it to Jyoti.Tejas: Jyoti, Would you like to join us? It is a nice movie.Jyoti: I have to ask my parents. If they give me permission I will come.Moz: You should also ask your parents when you want to use the Internet, similar to taking permission when you go out.Jyoti: My mother sits with me whenever I want to use Internet. She not only helps me but we also discover interesting information together.Tejas: I too browse the Internet with my elder brother and sometime my father. Once Dad and I beat the computer at chess. It was fun.Moz: Good. Tejas: Once I was browsing when Dad was busy. Then I misspelled the word “Lego”. I got some weird sites. I called my Dad. He told me to ignore such sites, correct the spelling and search again. Moz: You have done the right thing. In the city, there may be places where your parents say that it is not safe for you to go. Similarly on internet too, there are some web sites which are not good. Remember to inform your parents if you come across information that makes you uncomfortable.Tejas: Once we got a mail saying that all our friends are meeting in the park. It looked like it was from my friend. But none of us had decided to meet. So, I told my parents about the same. They checked the email address and found out that it was not my friend’s email id. Moz: Correct. This is what you should do. Always inform your parents about such emails and also about information that you cannot believe in.

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Always sit with your kids when they are online. Encourage them to share with •you information about whom do they communicate with and for what purposes. Encourage them to use the Internet mainly for educational purposes. Instruct your children not to download programs, music, or files without your•permission. Assist them to create online nicknames. Caution your children not share personal •information. Encourage your children to tell you, if something or someone online makes them feel •uncomfortable or threatened. Stay calm and assure them that they are not in trouble forbringingsomethingtoyourattention.Praisetheirbehaviorandencouragethemto come to you again if the same thing happens. Bealerttosuddenchangesinyourchild’sbehaviour.Somepointersthatshouldalarm•you are: Does your child spend more time on the computer? Has he/ she become suddenlymoresecretive?Doeshe/shetrytokeepthescreenturnedawaysothatothers cannot look what he/ she is doing on the computer?Keep computers in the family room and/or place the monitor such that you can get a •quickglanceattheactivitiesonthemonitorwhilepassingby.Make an agreement with your children about how long can they use Internet per •weekandforwhatpurposes.Letthemsignitsothattheyfeelcommittedtorespecttheir promise. InformyourchildrenthatwhateverwedoonInternet,wecangettherecordforit.•This will make them more responsible and accountable.Regularly track history of the Internet application. To do this, click History at the top •ofthewindowtoopentheleft-sidehistorybartotrackbrowsinghistory.You can use Internet safety tools like kidlogger, refog, spicewprks to limit access to •content.Beapositiverolemodel.Allfamilymembersarerolemodelsforyoungchildrenwho•arejuststartingtousetheInternet.Yourchildrenlearnmorebyobservingwhatyoudo on the Internet rather than telling them to follow the rules.RememberthatInternetcanbeaddictiveandkidsneedtobeguardedagainstthis.•Encourage them to play outdoor games rather than get hooked onto the computer. Install anti-virus software and scan your computers regularly. Take backup of•important data at least once a fortnight.

Lesson Outcome

After you have studied this lesson, you will

be able to:

Browse internet safely.

Maintain information privacy.

Be aware of computer virus and spam.

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Moz: These are the rules which you should follow while browsing the Internet. Strictly follow them and browse safely. Chin Chinaki...

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Internet safety rules

Do not reveal your personal information to strangers through email or any other internet application.

personal information

Full name

emailid

password

Home address

school name

Phone numbers

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Do not Meet upNever arrange to meet an online friend because it can be dangerous.

Do not Accept emails from strangers and do not open Attachments.

Check for Reliability of information and messages on the internet.

Tell your parents, elders or teachers about any information or message that you do not trust.

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There were a series of burglaries in the 1. neighbourhood of Sania. A detective was engaged to find out how these burglaries happened. Th houses of all the friends of Sania were burgled. Sania has recently made a few friends online. The detective found that two of Sania’s online friends were the burglars. Sania is a very nice girl. She was aghast.

What was Sania’s mistake?

What did she unknowingly reveal to the online friends?

Sonu, Monu and Savani worked hard and 2. finished the report for a school project in a week’s time. The report was prepared using a word processing application on the computer.

The computer was later used for checking mails by Sonu’s brother and his friends. Next day, Sonu could not take a printout, as he finds that the computer is infected by virus. Sonu and his friends take the printout in the school and submit the report. Answer the following:

Sonu was able to print, because he must have sent an i. ___________________with the report as an _________________ to himself and his team. Sonu was able to print, because he must have ii. _______________ the report on a CD or a pen drive.The computer has been infected with a virus due to iii. __________________ the _______________ of an email.

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Aliah and Sweta went to the beach one day. Answer the 3. following and put the letter corresponding to the SMART rule, that matches the situation in the square box.

It is high tide time. Do Alia and Sweta go for swimming in i. the sea?

Yes/No Reason: ___________________

Some people on the beach were going to a beautiful island near the beach. They ask ii. Sweta to go with them. She wanted to see the island. Does she go?

Yes/No ____ Reason: ____________________

Alia was feeling thirsty. A stranger offers her a cool drink. Does she drink it?iii. Yes/No ____ Reason: ____________________

There was a crowd near a boat. The boat man is saying that he can show them a shark and iv. dolphins in the sea. Do Alia and Sweta take the boat to see the shark and dolphins?

Yes/No ____ Reason: ___________________

Alia and Sweta enjoyed their beach outing. When they were back at home should they v. narrate the events to their parents?

Yes/No ____ Reason: ____________________

What does Sweta specifically tell her parents?vi.

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Five situations and a list of phrases are listed below. For each situation use one or 4. more of the phrases. Explain the safety rules that were followed or not followed. Note that there may be multiple phrases that apply to a particular situation.

Ask permission of parentsa. Follow the safety rulesb. Check if it is appropriate for agec. Tell parents/Tell grandparentsd. Meeting a strangere. Reliable informationf. Accepting g. Personal detailsh. Safety of people around.i. Parents accompany.j. Precautionary measurek.

Kartar’s dad was in the kitchen. He smelt gas. He ii. immediately opened the windows, doors and rushed out and asked everyone to come out of the house. Kartar immediately informed the neighbours. Kartar’s mother informed the gas providers about the same. Kartar’ dad __________________________________________________________________________Kartar ______________________________________________________________________________

It was dark when Salman went into the kitchen and smelt gas. He lit a candle and the whole house was on fire.Salman___________________________________________________________

Fiona and Kimi are of the same age and are good friends. They met online and later iii. became good friends. How did they meet?

Fiona and Kimi _______________________________, their _______________ them when they met.

Simi asked her parents if she can go with her friends to the movie. It was an adult movie i. so her parents explained to her that she can see such movies when she is older and suggested another movie.

Simi ___________________________________________________________ Parents _________________________________________________________

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Manoj is flying to Goa to meet his grandparents. A well dressed person named Sanjay iv. comes and asks Manoj to take a gift for his grandson in Goa. Manoj agrees. Sanjay asks Manoj about his personal details so that his grandson can collect the gift. Manoj gives his personal details. When Manoj arrives in Goa he tells his grandparents about the gift. The grandparents tell the police about the same for safety sake. Later on when Manoj was about to be kidnapped the police catch the culprits.Manoj ______________________________________Manoj _______________________________________In Goa, Manoj did the right thing by_______________________________________about the gift. Grandparents did the right thing by taking the ____________________ of informing the police.

Guha got 20 marks for the report that he prepared v. on dinosaurs. He checked only one resource for information and the teacher has commented that most of the information was not correct.

Guha ______________________________ ___________________________________ Kelvin got 75 marks for the report on Dinosaurs.

He checked out books in the library, disscussed with his parents and checked atleast 3 sites on the internet.

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Explore!Find out the different names of Virus that can 1. attack your computer.Find out the different anti virus software available.2. Observe how an antivirus software scans and 3. protects your computer.

Virus Killer: 2. Aim of the game is to score points by destroying viruses and with bonuses at the end of each round. Viruses will stream in each round and begin to make their way towards your directories. Viruses can be destroyed by firing your kernel laser at them.

For each of the SMART rules prepare an interesting poster showing a situation where 1. the rule was followed and where the rule was not followed. Specify the rule clearly on the top of the poster. Use images, drawings, paintings, or cartoon characters to illustrate the rules in the poster.

Form groups of 5 students. Each one should collect information about one of the topics given below. Think of a situation for any one of the topics and enact a skit to show what happens when safety rules are followed and also what happens when the safety rules are not followed.

Fire safety rules at home.a. Safety rules in miningb. Traffic rulesc. Construction site safety rules.d. Eating food outside in restaurants, road side – rules and precautionse. There is a small baby at home – What are the safety precautions at home?f.

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Teacher’sCornerThe purpose of this lesson is to teach the students how to safeguard oneself while using Internetandemailservices.While,earlierlessonshaveaskedthestudentstobecautiouswhilesurfing,thislessonprovidesexplicitguidelines.

Narratea story thatgives informationonwhathappens ifone isnot safe.Forexample,Nafisamadefriendsatasocialnetworkingsite(e.g.Facebook)andtheyaskedhertocomeoverforacupofcoffee.Shewasabductedandreleasedwiththehelpofpolice.Emphasizeonnotsharingpersonal information.Youcangiveexamplesofwhat ispersonal,sothatitbecomesclear to themthatsharingsnaps,videos,address,detailsof familymembers,phonenumberareallpersonalinformation.Tellthestudentsthatstrangersmaynothavegood intentions and therefore they should be cautious. Instruct them to use the Internet underthesupervisionofanolderfamilymember/teacher.

Educatethestudentsabouthowaviruscanattacktheircomputer.Mentionthatattachmentsreceivedinemailandpendrivearethemostcommonwaysofacquiringit.Informthemaboutwhatavirusdoesandhowtoprotectthecomputerfromit.

Tellthestudentsthatnotalltheinformationavailableonlineorreceivedinemailisreliable.Usetheexamplementionedinthelessonaboutwinningaprizemoneytoteachthis.

Emphasizethattheyneedtobringtonoticeoftheirparents/teachersaboutmailsreceivedfromstrangers,anyothermaterialthatisdisturbing.Usethisopportunitytosensitizethestudents about the possible abuse that can happen while using Internet.

You can make a poster of SMART guidelines and put it in the computer room to remind thestudentsaboutsafeonlinebehaviour.EmphasizethatInternethastobeusedmainlyforeducational purposes and for not more than a couple of hours per week.

Further Reading:http://home.disney.go.com/guestservices/safetyhttp://www.wiredkids.org/http://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips.htmlhttp://www.badguypatrol.ca/default.htm

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