ACTIVITIES
Term 2
Week 19: Internet Safety Week
February
Your Online Reputation
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Read the information on this webpage and discuss what is meant by 'online reputation.' Online reputation
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Discuss how what is posted about you or tagged to you could affect you in a wider sense? Read the story of Paris Brown and discuss how her online reputation damaged her opportunities. Paris' story
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How could you create a positive online reputation? Think about earlier topics on publicising your skills.
Online Gaming
4. Read the information on keeping safe when gaming online
watch Cam Adair's vdeo and discuss.
5. Discuss how gaming can be addictive and the dangers of this
Discuss the problems associated with:
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in play purchasing
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time spent gaming, including late at night
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online gambling sites
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(Watch Jake's story about his online gambling addiction)
Here are some symptoms of game addiction:
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Most non-college hours are spent playing video games
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Falling asleep in college or in the day
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Falling behind with assignments
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Choosing to play video games, rather than see friends
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Dropping out of other social groups (clubs or sports)
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Being irritable when not playing a video game or being on the computer
There also are physical symptoms that may point to addiction:
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Sleep disturbances
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Backaches or neck aches
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Headaches
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Dry eyes
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Failure to eat regularly or neglecting personal hygiene