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Internet Search Techniques and e-Safety Class 8

Examples of Cyber Bullying:

• Writing hurtful things through instant messaging, text messaging, or online games
• Posting derogatory messages on social networking sites
• Posting or sharing embarrassing photos or videos
• Creating a fake profile to humiliate someone

How to Avoid Cyberbullying:
• Don't reply to the bully.
• If possible, block messages from the bully.
• Keep all emails and other messages that the bully sends.
• Report the bullying to a parent or trusted adult.

Fake News:

You may have heard of the term ‘fake news’ talked about in the media or between friends. There are
different types of fake news. Some fake news is deliberately made up stories or images to make
people believe something that isn’t true.
Others have some truth to them, but may be misleading, including some false information that
hasn’t been checked properly or with facts that have been exaggerated by the author.
• Has the story been repeated elsewhere? Check other reputable sites.
• Does the image look believable? Is it used elsewhere? For example, an edited photo of a
pink giraffe flying across the moon is a big clue that the story isn’t real!
• Does the web address (URL) look strange? Or is it from a trusted site?
• Do you know who the author is? Have you heard of the organization reporting it?
• Are you familiar with the organization or company? Are they reputable?

Anybody can make mistakes online. Even if you are careful, accidents can happen. You may feel
unsafe and people can be unkind. Sometimes bad things happen. Don’t worry, it isn’t your fault. The
most important thing is that you know how to get help and recover. Thinking about what you do
online, and getting support, will help you to recover – from whatever has happened. You can even
learn from your experience and become more resilient. What will you do when things go wrong
online?

Pop-Up Blocking:
Sometimes messages pop up in a small window on the screen when you open certain websites.
Often the popups are adverts for products and services and other times they are phishing scams
asking you to enter personal details to claim an unbelievable prize. You should avoid clicking on the
popup links just in case they are unreliable or a scam. This term in the online world is also called
Click-Bait. You can just close them by clicking the only the small x on the top right-hand corner of the
popup box.

Live Streaming:
Live streaming is the broadcasting of real-time, live, video to an audience over the internet. All you
need is an internet-enabled device, such as a smartphone or tablet, and a platform to broadcast on.

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