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The Internet has many negative aspects for the people and the computers.
Which ones do you know?
The Internet has provided people — from all over the world — an opportunity to bridge
communication and geographical boundaries in order to share information with each other.
What is the impact of social media in the modern world?

Do you agree with Bill Gates? Why (not)?
Some years ago one could have had an honest argument about whether the Internet was increasing the
power of the oppressor or the oppressed. Events in Tunis, Cairo, Daraa, Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing
have shown that it can benefit both and that the effect of digital technology on power will be complex
and contradictory.
What is your opinion? Does the Internet help the oppressors or the oppressed?
Give examples.
Are you hooked on the Net? What are the consequences of being hooked?

Why do politicians use the social media during their campaigns?
If you were a candidate, would you do the same? Why (not)?

Word bank:


Cyberbullying / piracy / phishing / cyberstalking / malware / obscenity / safety / virus / illegal
downloads / hackers / predators / avatars / gambling /identity thieves / sexting / communication
/business / information / social media / addiction / be hooked/ virtual friends / online / surf /
gambling
What should parents do to protect their children from the dangers of the Internet?
Do you have cyberfriends? What kind of information do you give them?
Are there restrictions in your house on mobile phone or laptop use during meals? Is that good? Why
(not)?

If you were cyberbullied, what would you do?
What measures do you take to protect yourself when you are online?