COURSE
SYLLABUS
Lesson
1 - Introduction to computers and the Internet
This lesson covers:
- Course Introduction and overview of lessons
- Introduction to the Internet
- Benefits of the Internet for you and your child(ren)
- Basics of computers
- Skills you'll need to start browsing
- What do kids like to do on-line
- What are the risks to children?
Lesson 2- Browsing the web
This lesson covers:
- Using a Browser
- Content for younger children
- Content for older children and adults
- Introduction to E-mail
- Search engines and safely finding information
- Introduction to how the web works
- Why we need virus and spyware protection
Lesson 3- Internet tools/Understanding
the terminology
This lesson covers:
- Internet communication
- Chat rooms, newsgroups, Instant messaging and web communities
- More uses of the Internet
- Viewing browser history and changing your homepage
- Web content most appealing to children(2)
- Using Internet favourites/bookmarks and the links bar
- Internet tools and common terms
- Web page elements
- Speed and cost of Internet use
Lesson 4- Understanding the threats
This lesson covers:
- Protecting your privacy
- Combatting hackers and spyware
- Childrens offline safety
- E-mail abuses
- What is a firewall and why do we need one
- Dealing with junk e-mail (spam)
- Risks to children (2)
- Risks to parents from your childrens Internet use.
Lesson 5- Safe surfing
This lesson covers:
- Educating your children
- Teach your child critical thinking
- Setting up a personal firewall
- Using virus protection software
- Spotting potential problems
- Introduction to filtering software
- Protecting childrens online identity
- Protecting you and children from scams
- Safesurf contract - agreeing acceptable use for your
child
Lesson 6- Safe browsing methods
This lesson covers:
- Filtering web sites (2)
- Using bookmarks/favourites and links
- Building your favourite lists
- Search engine content settings
- Passwords
- Building trust
- Teenager users tips for parents and children
- Family web use guidelines
- Levels of parental control
Lesson 7- Providing and Exchanging
Information
This lesson covers:
- Shopping online
- Using Internet communication tools safely
- Web forms, site registration and company marketing
- Cookies
- Creating a personal web page
- Personal web page risks
- School uses of the Internet
Lesson 8- Bringing it all together
This lesson covers:
- Stay one step ahead/Quick and simple rules
- Developing your own safe browsing plan
- Practical demonstrations of topics covered
- Review of course content
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