| Cyber Surfer Dude and his Cyber Surfer Sister take kids through the basics of using the Internet, answer frequently asked questions, and provide tips for safe and happy surfing. In each segment the two surfers and a cast of friends perform amusing skits to help children understand the dos and don'ts of surfing the Internet. The 10 segments include: E-mail Privacy; Don't Believe Everything; Netiquette; Mystery E-mail; Glossary; Flaming; Strangers; How the Internet Works; Weasel Words; Protecting Identity. 07DR PI 15 min. |
| Internet Speed - How to get the fastest Internet connection, and some tips for impatient surfers using slower computers; Museums on the Net - Many of the world's best museums and galleries are now online, and they do encourage browsing; Misinformation - The difference between fact and fiction on the Internet; Music on the Net - How to use the Internet to listen to radio stations from all around the world; Viruses - How to prevent viruses from messing up your computer, or getting on it in the first place; also how to get help for your infected computer. 07DR PIJ 25 min. |
| Sports on the Net - How to find practical, usable information, tips and statistics for all your favorite sports, sports teams, and leagues; Acronyms & Symbols - The more time you spend online, the shorter your vocabulary seems to get: TTYL (Talk To You Later); Web Pages - Once you become confident surfing the Internet, why not try creating your own Web page? DIY (Do It Yourself) Web site, using text and graphics; E-mail - How and what you need to get your own e-mail address; also e-mail options and dealing with junk mail; Homework - A look at your best options for researching homework and projects on the Internet. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| Video on the Net - The world of moving pictures on the Internet, and how to set your computer for maximum enjoyment; Photos as JPEGS - How to save pictures as JPEGS or GIFS, and the easiest way to send pictures and photos to your friends and family; Printing - Trying to make the Internet look as good on paper as it does on your monitor, including tips and suggestions for printing; Chat Rooms - Chat Rooms are quickly becoming the new telephone for young people; so you'll want to know how to use them smartly and safely; Games on the Net - A look at the vast variety of gaming opportunities available on the Internet, and you can play against the computer, against yourself, or against your friends - all online. 07DR PIJ 25 min. |
| Safety & Security - How to deal with problems you may encounter on the Internet - it's better to be safe than sorry; Search Engines - A look at the best way to use search engines to find whatever you are seeking; Copyright - The rules and regulations concerning copyright on the Internet, how to protect your work, and how to go about using someone else's work; Forums - A focus on forums, the hidden gem of information on the World Wide Web; New for Kids - An exploration of the many ways kids can surf "kid-friendly" news on the Internet. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |