Class hour in 10th grade on the topic: “The Internet - pros and cons.”
Class hour on the topic “Internet – pros and cons”
The purpose of the class: to draw attention to and protect children from Internet addiction.
Objectives: get acquainted with: -the rules of responsible and safe behavior in the modern information environment;
— methods of protection against illegal attacks on the Internet;
– how to be critical of messages in the media (including electronic ones);
— how to distinguish reliable information from unreliable information, how to avoid harmful and dangerous information, how to recognize signs of abuse of credulity and make your communication on the Internet safer;
– how to communicate on social networks (netiquette) without offending your virtual friends, and avoid posting compromising information or offensive comments online, etc.
Form of class hour: discussion with elements of role-playing game.
Expected results:
-creating a culture of responsible, ethical and safe use of the Internet;
-increasing children's awareness of the positive content of the Internet, useful opportunities of the global network for education, development, communication;
— increasing children's awareness of safety issues when
children's use of the Internet, potential risks when using the Internet, ways to protect themselves from online threats.
The dangers of the Internet - true or false? (classroom for students in grades 10-11)
Goal: to deepen students’ understanding of the influence of the computer on children, to familiarize them with the signs of computer addiction, and to cultivate respect for their own health.
- Introduction.
Classroom teacher.
The Internet, like everything in life, has two sides - black and white. In addition to its advantages, the Internet has brought certain inconveniences. For some, the Internet has become another type of drug, in terms of the power of its impact and addiction, it is not inferior to alcohol or nicotine. Now doctors are discussing the question of whether to expand the section of the International Classification of Diseases, namely, addiction diseases. So far it includes drug addiction, alcoholism, and smoking. In recent years, medical addiction and gluttony have been added to this list. Now we are talking about virtual drug addiction. Today, along with adults, more and more children use the Internet to communicate, search for information, play games, and download multimedia.
P. Main part.
Classroom teacher.
I propose to conduct an exercise: “Greeting without words.”
In 2 minutes, greet as many people as possible in the class. Do this silently, without words. Please use each method only once. For your next greeting, come up with a new way. (Students do the exercise.)
*How many people were you able to greet?
*Which is more difficult: inventing new ways of greeting or demonstrating them?
*Did anyone feel any discomfort? At what stage did this happen? (Students’ answers.)
Classroom teacher. In practice, this exercise helps relieve psychological stress and leads to free communication. When communicating on the Internet, people use auxiliary words, symbols, and emoticons. Everyone puts their own meaning into them, which may not be clear to other participants. But with the advent of new on-line opportunities, the number of threats also increases.
*What can happen in real life through a child’s carefree virtual behavior?
*Have you ever heard of the concept of “safe internet”?
*Do your parents teach you online etiquette? (Students' answers.)
Classroom teacher.
For the eighth year, on the first Tuesday of February, Russia, together with other European countries, celebrates Safer Internet Day
. On this day, various events and trainings are held, the purpose of which is to inform children, their parents and teachers about Internet threats. But the main thing remains teaching minors the basic rules of safe behavior on the Internet.
*What is a “safe Internet”?
Students:
-Safe Internet is “when you have an antivirus and download everything without viruses.”
— “Safe Internet” means that you and any data about you will not be “figured out.”
— “Safe Internet” suggests leaving not very accurate data on networks—half your data, half not yours.
Classroom teacher.
It is believed that it is important to teach children civilized communication from an early age.
Along with the formation of general cultural values, it is necessary to teach them to use information means of communication, observing the rules of etiquette and respect for the freedom of others.
*Do your parents control your online presence? (Students' answers.)
Classroom teacher.
I propose to consider several situations about some families, about their relationship to the computer and to the network.
1. The parents of the minor Victor say that they constantly have conversations with their son about how to behave on the Internet, which sites you can go to, which you can’t, etc. “My son has had a computer for a long time, since he was seven years old, but he only recently connected it to the Internet. In addition, we try to limit the time spent on the computer so that the child does not become dependent on it. And Victor treats this normally.”
*Did Victor’s parents do enough to protect their child?
(Students' answers.)
2. According to him, Alexander’s parents didn’t tell him anything, since he had both a computer and the Internet for a long time. He independently mastered the culture of using the World Wide Web. Alexander’s parents know that he communicates on the Internet only with those he knows personally. Failure to write information such as telephone number or home address is dangerous.
*Are Alexander’s parents doing the right thing by not explaining to him about the influence of the network? (Student answers)
3. The mother of seven-year-old Kirill has a balanced attitude towards her son’s use of the computer and the Internet. She tries to keep him away from the computer as much as possible,
because over-indulgence in him had dire consequences in their relationship.
A safe Internet for her is one that is sometimes controlled by one of the adults in their family who has an understanding of the settings.
*Is Kirill’s mother doing the right thing? (Students' answers)
4. The father of eight-year-old Nastya believes that children use the Internet uncontrollably where parents treat their offspring irresponsibly, motivating their selfishness with being busy at work. His daughter does not use the Internet yet, but TV, in principle, is no less unsafe, since he prohibits watching cartoons often and for a long time. He believes that the modern generation is unrestrained, they want everything at once - this is wrong.
“We were happier, although we did not have mobile phones or computers - we are more
communicated in real life, not in virtual life.”
*Is the Internet a threat or a help? (Students' answers)
Classroom teacher.
The problem of Internet addiction has emerged with the increasing popularity of the Internet.
Some people have become so carried away by the virtual space that they began to prefer the Internet to reality, spending up to 18 hours a day at the computer. Abrupt refusal of the Internet causes anxiety and emotional agitation in such people. Psychiatrists see similarities between this addiction and excessive gambling. Medicine has not yet officially recognized Internet addiction as a mental disorder, and many experts in the field of psychiatry generally doubt the existence of Internet addiction or deny the harm from this phenomenon. Internet addiction can be defined as a non-chemical addiction—an obsessive need to use the Internet, accompanied by social maladjustment and severe psychological symptoms. According to various studies, about 10% of users worldwide today are Internet addicts. Russian psychiatrists believe that now in our country there are 4-6%. Despite the lack of official recognition of the problem, Internet addiction is already being taken into account in many countries around the world. For example, in Finland, young people with Internet addiction are given a deferment from the army.
The main 5 types of Internet addiction are:
1. Obsessive web surfing—endless travel on the World Wide Web, searching
information.
2. Addiction to virtual communication and virtual acquaintances—large volumes of correspondence, constant participation in chats, web forums, redundancy of acquaintances and friends on the Internet.
3. Gaming addiction - an obsessive passion for playing computer games over the Internet.
4. Obsessive financial need - online gambling, unnecessary purchases in online stores or constant participation in online auctions.
5. Cybersex addiction - an obsessive attraction to visiting porn sites and engaging in cybersex.
The simplest and most accessible way to solve an addiction is to acquire another addiction. Love for a healthy lifestyle, communication with living nature, creative applied hobbies, such as drawing, as a rule, lead a person out of addiction.
Comparing the Internet with a drug seems absurd to many. But lately, we are increasingly hearing in conversations that someone constantly plays on-line games, is on “VKontakte” or “Odnoklassniki”.
A test will help you understand whether you suffer from Internet addiction.
Take this test by answering the questions completely honestly. Rate your answers to each of the questions on the following scale:
Never or extremely rarely - 1 point.
Sometimes - 2 points.
Regularly - 3 points.
Often - 4 points.
Always - 5 points.
Do you often:
1. Do you notice that you spend more time online than you planned?
2. Do you neglect household chores in order to spend more time online?
3. Do you prefer being online to communicating with a partner?
4. Do you make acquaintances with Internet users while online?
5. Are you annoyed because people around you are interested in the amount of time you spend online?
6. Do you notice that you have stopped making progress in school or work because you spend too much time online?
7. Do you check your email before doing something else that is more necessary?
8. Do you notice that your productivity is decreasing due to your addiction to the Internet?
9.Do you remain silent when asked what you do online?
10. Do you block out disturbing thoughts about your real life with thoughts about the Internet?
11. Are you looking forward to your next entry into the network?
12. Do you feel that life without the Internet is boring, empty and joyless?
13. Do you swear, scream, or otherwise express your frustration when someone tries to distract you from being online?
14. Do you neglect sleep by staying up late on the Internet?
15. Do you “relish” what you have to do on the Internet while on-line?
16. Do you tell yourself: “Just a minute” while surfing the Internet?
17. Have you ever tried to reduce the time spent on-line?
18. Trying to hide the amount of time you spend online?
19. Instead of going somewhere with friends, do you choose the Internet?
20. Do you feel depressed, depressed or nervous while offline, and notice that this condition goes away as soon as you find yourself online?
Calculate the results.
20-49 points. You are a wise Internet user. You can surf the Internet for a very long time because you know how to control yourself.
50-79 points. You have some problems associated with excessive Internet use. If you don’t pay attention to them now, they can fill your whole life in the future.
80-100 points. Internet use causes significant problems in your life. You need urgent help from a psychotherapist.
Classroom teacher.
So: is the Internet a threat or a help? We do not have the task of identifying whether you are a wise Internet user or whether you have some problems associated with your excessive hobby. You can do this yourself. Perhaps after a while.
Now let's lose the situation.
Situation No. 1.
What is the attitude towards computers and the Internet in your family? Give examples of how your parents struggle with the dominance of the computer at home.
Situation No. 2.
Put yourself in your parents' shoes. Would you like your child to have a computer and why? How will you respond to your children's demands? Share your opinion based on the information you have read.
Situation No. 3.
Imagine yourself as an adult with a family. Develop a strategy to protect your child from the negative effects of the Internet.
(Complete tasks.)
Classroom teacher. Experts believe that social media is an effective way for teens and young adults to communicate and express themselves. In addition, they provide the opportunity to find your hobbies, like-minded people and the speed of dissemination of information.
Let's play another game - "Decipher your name."
For each letter of your name, choose a word that characterizes you. You are given only 2 minutes to think. If it is not possible to come up with character traits for all the letters of your name, it is enough to decipher 3-5 letters. Give the name and characteristics you came up with.
Someone wants to add characteristics that suit you, but their names don't start with the letters that make up your name? (Students' answers.)
Classroom teacher.
This is a very interesting exercise for self-presentation. Quite often on social networks or other resources, users are forced to accept the administrator’s terms and conditions in order to receive information or services. These conditions are sometimes risky for the users themselves, for example, sharing personal information. The virtual nature of social networks makes it possible for an individual to act anonymously or discuss under a fictitious name. Discussion can be part of the game and a positive element in communication, but at the same time it can be a dangerous tool for manipulating consciousness and pose a threat to a person. How to protect your child? Before children begin to explore the new frontiers of the Internet, it is good to make sure that they know what they need the Internet for and what they should not do online.
I propose to develop a small list of rules that you should familiarize your child with.
Students create a set of safe internet rules and read them out.
III. Final part. Reflection.
Classroom teacher.
Take care of yourself and your parents, pay them due attention, be frank with them, and then the World Wide Web will become a helper for you and your family, and not a threat. Now let’s sum up our class hour. You have three pictures on your table. Choose and place in front of you the one that suits your mood.
I liked the class hour and learned something new.
I liked the class hour, but I didn’t learn anything new.
I didn’t like the class hour, I wasted my time. At the end of the class hour, children are given reminders on safe behavior on the Internet.
Literature. Internet resources.
www.detionline.com/mts
www.saferunet.ru
Applications
Set of rules for a safe Internet
1. Explain to the child what sites the child can visit, when he can go online and how long he is allowed to use the computer.
2. Do not allow your child to share personal information, such as his home address, phone number, credit card numbers, school name and location, without parental permission.
3. Always tell parents immediately when a child sees or receives anything online that makes them feel uncomfortable, including email messages.
4. Never agree to meet in person with someone whom the child met online, without parental permission.
5. Never send photos of yourself or your family members to others over the Internet without consulting your parents.
6. Never give access passwords to anyone (even your friends) except your parents.
7. Behave correctly online and not do anything that could offend or anger other people. A reminder on safe behavior on the Internet In order to protect yourself, your family, your parents from the dangers of the Internet and possible damage, you must take The following precautions when using the Internet:
• Never give out your name, phone number, home or school address, passwords or credit card numbers, or favorite vacation or leisure spots.
• Use a neutral screen name that does not contain sexual innuendo and does not reveal any personal information, including indirect information: about the school you attend, places you often visit or plan to visit, etc.
• If something about your computer worries you, turn it off immediately. Tell your parents or other adults about this.
• Always report to an adult any online incidents that cause you embarrassment or alarm.
• Use email filters to block spam and unwanted messages.
• Never agree to meet in person with people you met online. Tell your parents about such offers immediately.
• Stop all contact via email, instant messaging, or chat rooms if anyone asks you questions that are personal or sexually suggestive. Tell your parents about this.
Basic rules for high school students.
You should know this:
It is not advisable to post personal information on the Internet.
Personal information is your mobile phone number, address
email, home address and photographs of you, your family or friends.
If you publish photos or videos on the Internet, everyone can see them.
Do not respond to Spam (unsolicited email).
Do not open files sent by people you do not know. You can not
know what these files actually contain - they may contain viruses or
photos/videos with “aggressive” content.
Do not add strangers to your contact list in IM (ICQ, MSN messenger
etc.)
Remember that virtual acquaintances may not be who they say they are.
If you don't have any relatives nearby, don't meet people you met online in real life. If your virtual friend is really who he says he is, he will be ok with your concern for his own safety!
It's never too late to tell adults if someone has offended you. Safety precautions on a social network. Life on a social network, like our real life, requires compliance with certain safety rules:
Do not share information with people you do not know personally.
Don't trust people you meet on a social network, because they could be anyone!
Publish only information about yourself that does not contain your addresses, phone numbers, or weekend plans.
As little real information about yourself as possible!
Remember, what has once been published cannot be “erased.” By leaving comments, messages, or publishing a photo, you put it online forever. Therefore, when performing any action on a social network, you need to think about the consequences!
Appreciate and respect each other on social media. Even if you insult someone you don’t know, remember that you did this in real life too!
Be careful when expressing your opinion on a social network, it may offend other people in the real world. Social media helps improve our society by allowing people to come together to fight various problems.
