Speech requirements

² 5 minutes

² written version with bibliography (about three pages)

² persuasive writing

² engaging delivery

² must be memorized or delivered (can have notecards, but if you read it you will earn a D or lower on the speech delivery)

² deliver to whole school Thursday, February 2^nd

² two 100 point grades: the written speech, the delivered speech

² School contest (voluntary): Tuesday, February 7^th

² Lion’s Club Contest (top two speakers): Fri. February 10^th

The Internet: Hero or Villain?

Hero?

Villain?

Music Games Movies Homework help Information about teen issues and life Shopping Stocks information Dating help Mass information at your fingertips ² As libraries decline, people can still get information ² Rural areas can get up to date information ² Up to date news ² Weather reports ² Can find out trivia, history, important facts in a few minutes Communication Easy for individuals to communicate with large audiences Blogs Freedom of expression Find like communities Wikipedia: the most accurate, extensive and up-to-date encyclopedia in the world (all written by users) Helps rural schools (third world countries) Effective way to share research and advanced information: scientists and other academics

Inappropriate stuff on the net ² Pornography ² Pedophiles in chat rooms looking for victims ² Neo Nazi groups ² Terrorist sites ² Information about building bombs or chemical weapons ² Satanic worshipping sites ² Inappropriate chat sites ² Incognito predators (disguised as young girls) Viruses Identity theft Easy to get incorrect information (and believe it’s true) Easy to get “dirty” sites without intending Filters don’t work 100% Information overload: chaos Mass advertising (pop ups) Spyware Hackers can control your computer and do illegal things Dial-up slow Can waste your time Terrorist can communicate undetected Crime