Matt

__http://surferbeware.com/__ **What is contained in the site?** SurferBeware.com exists to educate the public about the dangers of being on the Internet and about ways to protect themselves against "digital hijacking" and the threat of malicious computer hackers. This site is dedicated to supplying the Internet public at large with current information on [|computer viruses], [|spyware] , [|spam] (protection from hacker) and [|firewalls]. A store to buy protection software Free Spyware Downloads Information about and how different software works Ex: Antivirus Firewalls Cookies Pop-ups Spam Spyware Viruses **How would you use this resource in the classroom?** While teaching high school, teachers are going to have the majority of students downloading music, movies, and also having MySpaces and Facebooks. The students need to be aware of how to stop viruses, spam, and etc. But before that, students need to know what and how all the protection software works, so that they can prevent it. If followed, the prevention software and everything will keep the students safe from online predators. **How would you access student learning based on their use of the site?** To have them download and set up prevention software onto their own home computer or laptop. Test them on what the different software does and how it works. Create homemade videos in groups about the online predators, software, etc.