Online Presence/Online Security
What forms your Online Presence?
Your online presence is formed by your use of digital devices and your online activity. Your online presence is formed by others when they post information about you online.
What is a follower? (Social media)
Users that have subscribed to certain content, other users, interests, or companies.
What is Cyberbullying?
The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
What are the benefits of using a personal digital device?
What is the recommended hours of sleep every night?
9-10 hours
What are 2 ways we can tell if a website is secure?
Checking the URL - .gov.au, .com.au etc.
The padlock displayed next to the URL
Using security tools to explore the website
Check the SSL certificate - https:// instead of http://
Is it safe for you to follow someone that you don't know?
No.
Anti social behaviour is referred to as...
Antisocial is a word to describe behaviour that is disrespectful to others and to the laws and customs of society. Antisocial behaviour in an online world includes trolling, stalking, harassment and bullying.
Identify 5 legitimate stores where you can safely download films, TV shows, games, apps or ringtones
YouTube, App store, Google Play store, Playstation Store, Disney+, Netflix, Binge, Stan etc
What are the warning signs of excessive time spent online?
Emotional Symptoms of Online Addiction
Physical Symptoms of Online Addiction
What makes a strong password?
A strong password contains a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and keyboard symbols.
What is a con of having your profile public with a large following base? (large amount of followers)
Lots of random people have easy access to your content, where they can share, post or send your content to others without you knowing.
Prone to online abuse, such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, trolling, and cyberharassment
Define the term consume/consumer (digital)
The term consume refers to the way we interact with online content. We view videos and download films. We listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks. We retweet, regram and repost. We share someone else’s status. We catch up on television programs via television networks on demand websites. We play games on our smartphones while we wait. We read blogs and newsfeeds.
If you download an app online. How do you know it is from a trustworthy site?
Some characteristics of a safe marketplace are:
Know the Numbers, Read Reviews, Inspect Permissions, Learn About the Vendor or Developer
How would you intervene if you thought a friend was spending too much time online?
Accept an sensible response that is respectful, clear, and assertive
What is the importance of online privacy?
What is the difference between online friends and in-person friends
Online friends are people you don’t really really know but you met them once at a conference, on a social networking site, on Twitter, or maybe you added them to your Facebook because they’re friends with someone you know.
Real life friends keep you company when they can, when they’re not busy with something else or watching a favourite television show.You know them personally and emotionally either from school, sport clubs etc.
Outline a response if you were a victim of online anti social behaviour
Accept an sensible response that is respectful, clear, and assertive
What are the 5 types of Malware?
Adware, Spyware, Worm, Virus, Trojan
What are 3 ways to improve your sleep?
Stick to a routine of setting your alarm for the same time each morning and going to bed at the same time each night.
Lay off caffeine before bed, as they can make it harder to get to sleep or may disrupt your sleep.
Keep calm, turn off your television, mobile phone and laptop or tablet at least 30 minutes before bed. The light from these devices can trick your brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
Try not to nap during the day.
Exercise first thing in the morning, outdoors. Sunlight can help reset your body clock.
Create a sleep playlist with soft, gentle music to slow your heart rate and help you unwind.
Check the room temp – is it too cold or too hot? Open a window, get an extra blankie, or change the air-con setting so that the environment is comfortable.
Keep light and noise to a minimum. Wear an eye-mask, or just put a T-shirt over your eyes, to block excess light. If outside noise is disturbing you, wear ear-plugs or grab some headphones and play gentle music.
Other reasons that are related can be accepted
What is the difference between Hacking and Cracking in terms of someone accessing your account?
Hacked is when someone accesses your account using a script or code to bypass the usual security measures and accesses your private information.
Cracked is when someone accesses your account because they have figured out our password.
Etiquette is a set of rules that define polite behaviour in social situation. What are five rules for online polite behaviour?
While you're writing - Watch Your Tone, UPPER CASE LETTERS = SHOUTING, Be Careful With Swearing, Check The Scene
Before you send it - Check Before You Hit Send, Don’t Hit Send When You Are Angry Or Upset, Make Sure Your Message Is Going To The Right Person, Think About Whether It’s Worth Sending
Do unto others - Respect People’s Privacy, Don’t Forward Emails Without Asking First, Remember There’s A Person At The Other End, Person-To-Person Is Still Safest
What is the difference between Cyberstalking and Trolling?
Trolling is to antagonize (others) online by deliberately posting inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive comments or other disruptive content
Describe the types of malware (Trojan and Adware) that affect technology?
Trojan - disguises itself as desirable code
Adware - serves unwanted advertisements
What are some negative effects of sleep deprivation (lack of sleep) in terms of learning, emotional and physical health?