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Is social media dangerous?
Textbook: p. 26
GoalOnline safety: dangers of social media and tips for staying safe.
New words
protect · himoya qilmoqsecurity · xavfsizlikonline · onlayn, tarmoqdaaccess · kirish huquqi
Explanation
The Internet is useful, but we must use it safely. Main rules: 1) do not give strangers personal information (address, phone number, school, passwords); 2) never meet an online friend alone – people are not always who they say they are; 3) do not click on unknown links or buttons, because they can bring a virus; 4) use good protection software; 5) choose a strong password and log out when you finish. If an unpleasant message arrives, tell a parent or teacher. For advice use the imperative (Never share ...!) or should.
Worked examples
Never post your home address online. Do not click on a link from someone you do not know. You should tell your parents if a stranger writes to you. A strong password has letters, numbers and symbols, and you should not share it with anyone.
Order of importance (one possible answer): 1 Keep personal information private. 2 Do not meet online friends alone. 3 Do not click unknown links. 4 Use good protection software. 5 Log out.
Class activity
“Ranking”: groups put five tips in order of importance and explain why.
Practice
1
Fill in: Never share your ___ with strangers. (password / piano / pencil)
password
2
What does online mean?
using the Internet
3
Give one rule for a safe password.
Use letters, numbers and symbols
4
Why should we not click on unknown links?
They can bring viruses or steal personal information.