INTRODUCTION TO CYBER WELLNESS

LESSON OUTLINE

1. Understand the importance of having proper netiquette and portray them in real

world context

2. Understand the positive and negative impacts on the use of the social media

3. Recognise the different forms of cyberbullying

4. Ability to respond appropriately to cyber bullying without being afraid of the cyber

bullies

WHAT IS CYBER WELLNESS?

The positive well-being of Internet users (You, me & everyone else!)

An understanding of the risks of harmful online behavior and awareness

of how to protect oneself and other Internet users from such behavior

BROAD TOPICS OF CYBER WELLNESS

1. Content

2. Social Interactions

3. Computer Security

4. Psychological Compulsions

1. CONTENT

• Copyright violations (plagiarism, unauthorized distribution of content)

• Inappropriate content

(violence etc.)

• Hate websites

(negative misinformation)

2. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS• Netiquette (proper online behavior)

• Neglect of privacy (unnecessary divulgement of personal information)

• Cyberbullying (harm and harassment through hostilities online)

• Danger with cyber contacts (online predators)

3. COMPUTER SECURITY

• Virtual bugs and viruses

• Spam (mail and adverts)

• Viruses (Trojan horses etc.)

• Malware (malicious software)

• Phishing

(scamming of important information)

4. PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPULSIONS

• Internet or Game addiction

SOCIAL INTERACTIONS:CYBERBULLYING

• With the rapid surge of IT,

cyberbullying has become

increasingly common, especially

amongst teenagers.

• Done commonly through

platforms such as mobile

technology, social media,

gaming and even via text.

SO HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF AND HELP OTHERS?

• Vigilance – Always exercise caution online and watch out for others

• Awareness – Be aware of the possible threats online

• Consideration – Be considerate and sensitive towards others

• Knowledge – Know the appropriate behavior and security measures

online