Internet Safety
As digital users and especially as children, it is important to know the dangers that arise when using internet. There are many positive factors when using the internet, but also very negative and scary factors associated with the internet. In this unit, we will introduce students to the dangers and issues connected with using the Internet. Topics included will be dangers of chatrooms, cyberbullying, fraud, online gaming and so forth. The assignments that will be completed in this unit are :
Outline
Assignment 1) Internet Safety - -Notes and On-line Quiz
Assignment 2) Internet Safety - Are You Web Aware? Quetsions
Assignment 3) A) Internet Safety Reflection and Personal Rules
B) Poster
Assignment 4) Cyber Bullying Questions
Assigment 5) The Social Network
Unit Reflection
Outline
Assignment 1) Internet Safety - -Notes and On-line Quiz
Assignment 2) Internet Safety - Are You Web Aware? Quetsions
Assignment 3) A) Internet Safety Reflection and Personal Rules
B) Poster
Assignment 4) Cyber Bullying Questions
Assigment 5) The Social Network
Unit Reflection
Assignment 1: Internet Safety
Step 1: Please go to this link: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/is-si/ and hit "Enter". You will then see a whole bunch of sections:
Internet Safety for youth
Step 2: You should now be completing the tour and quiz on the following links:
http://mediasmarts.ca/game/jo-cool-or-jo-fool/kids
Step 3: Once you have recieved a grade of 17 or higher, you will take a screen shot, save it, and eventually place it on your portfolio.
Internet Safety for youth
- Staying safe when using the Internet, cellular phones or webcams
- Surfing safe means surfing smart!
- DEAL.org - Internet Safety for youth
- DEAL.org - Interacting Online
- DEAL.org - Safe Surfing (Blog)
- Internet luring warning signs for parents and caregivers
- Reporting Child Exploitation
- Resources
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K73-pAe3d8
- 10 Cyber-Security Tips
- Hackers, Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses
- Spamming, Spyware, Pop-up Ads, Cookies
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afzkoB_lYNk
Step 2: You should now be completing the tour and quiz on the following links:
http://mediasmarts.ca/game/jo-cool-or-jo-fool/kids
Step 3: Once you have recieved a grade of 17 or higher, you will take a screen shot, save it, and eventually place it on your portfolio.
Assignment 2- Are You Web Aware?
Please read over and complete the questions in the word document below (questions are on the last two pages)
You will save your answers and post them at some point on your portfolio.
You will save your answers and post them at some point on your portfolio.
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Are You Web Aware? Information
The Great News
The Web has many advantages. It offers:
Guidelines for Web Sites
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the Web.
Bookmark sites you like. Over half the students who end up on an adult site by accident get there by misspelling a Web address. When you bookmark your favorite sites, it's easier and faster to get where you want and it lessens your chances of ending up some place you'd rather not be. Don't know where to begin? There lots of portal sites that have been created by teachers and librarians to help you find great Web sites.
Use kid-friendly search tools and proper searching techniques. If you don’t want a lot of trash in your Web searches you can use kid-friendly search engines or activate the filtering option which most popular search tools such as Google now offer. Remember to use a minimum of seven words in your search query; this will help weed out irrelevant results.
Respect Web content. On the Internet, there's little to prevent "lifting" someone else's software, art or written work. But it's important to remember that real-world laws against copyright infringement still apply on the Internet and many schools practice "zero tolerance" when it comes to online cheating. Remember, if you can find something online, your teacher can too. Avoid problems by asking your teacher how to properly document online sources.
Watch your Web site. If you create a personal Web page be careful about the content. Sometimes what you think is funny may cross the line into bad taste - or even break the law.
Take care to protect your personal info on your Web page. Avoid posting your name, photograph, address, phone number and e-mail address (or those of your friends).
And don't forget to respect the copyright of pictures and images on your Web page - be sure to ask permission before you post.
Check out the privacy policies on Web sites. Before you submit any personal information to a Web site, read the privacy policy to see what's going to be done with what you submit. Make sure that the site doesn't give your personal information to third parties or put it where it can be viewed by others.
Put out the trash. If you come across inappropriate content, don't panic. Just turn off the monitor and report it to a teacher. If an adult isn't nearby, turn off and then restart the computer.
The Web has many advantages. It offers:
- Plenty of resources and up-to-date information on almost any subject you can imagine
- A fun and entertaining place to play games, listen to music, watch videos and pursue hobbies
- The opportunity to create personal Web sites where you can post your writing, drawings or poetry
- Unfortunately, there's also:
- Information that's misleading or incorrect, and online hoaxes or scams
- Pornography
- Threats to privacy from Web sites looking for personal information
- Hate sites containing racist, bigoted or sexist content
- Sites that promote dangerous or illegal activities
- Post personal information or photos of yourself on your Web pages
- Use Web sites to spread rumours or make threats
Guidelines for Web Sites
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the Web.
Bookmark sites you like. Over half the students who end up on an adult site by accident get there by misspelling a Web address. When you bookmark your favorite sites, it's easier and faster to get where you want and it lessens your chances of ending up some place you'd rather not be. Don't know where to begin? There lots of portal sites that have been created by teachers and librarians to help you find great Web sites.
Use kid-friendly search tools and proper searching techniques. If you don’t want a lot of trash in your Web searches you can use kid-friendly search engines or activate the filtering option which most popular search tools such as Google now offer. Remember to use a minimum of seven words in your search query; this will help weed out irrelevant results.
Respect Web content. On the Internet, there's little to prevent "lifting" someone else's software, art or written work. But it's important to remember that real-world laws against copyright infringement still apply on the Internet and many schools practice "zero tolerance" when it comes to online cheating. Remember, if you can find something online, your teacher can too. Avoid problems by asking your teacher how to properly document online sources.
Watch your Web site. If you create a personal Web page be careful about the content. Sometimes what you think is funny may cross the line into bad taste - or even break the law.
Take care to protect your personal info on your Web page. Avoid posting your name, photograph, address, phone number and e-mail address (or those of your friends).
And don't forget to respect the copyright of pictures and images on your Web page - be sure to ask permission before you post.
Check out the privacy policies on Web sites. Before you submit any personal information to a Web site, read the privacy policy to see what's going to be done with what you submit. Make sure that the site doesn't give your personal information to third parties or put it where it can be viewed by others.
Put out the trash. If you come across inappropriate content, don't panic. Just turn off the monitor and report it to a teacher. If an adult isn't nearby, turn off and then restart the computer.
Assignment 3- Internet Safety Topics
Internet Luring Chatting on the Internet can be a great way to stay in touch with people, but it can also be dangerous. Just because someone tells you he or she is a teenager doesn't make it true. Sexual predators use the Internet to find potential victims because they can hide behind its electronic anonymity.
The most important thing to remember is that nobody controls the Internet. There aren't any rules to protect you from criminals, so you need to protect yourself. This doesn't mean you should give up chatting, but you do need to be careful about how you do it
A) Emily's Story Assignment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cORpNyqDXZg
a) Develop a personal response to Emily's story.
Your response needs to be developed in a well thought out paragraph of at least six sentences.
b) Using the same message from Emily's story , think about and write down five basic precautions you should take when online. Think carefully about Emily's story when you are developing your online rules.
The most important thing to remember is that nobody controls the Internet. There aren't any rules to protect you from criminals, so you need to protect yourself. This doesn't mean you should give up chatting, but you do need to be careful about how you do it
A) Emily's Story Assignment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cORpNyqDXZg
a) Develop a personal response to Emily's story.
- How did it make you feel?
- What would you have done in her situation?
- Why did this happen to her?
- How could it have been prevented?
Your response needs to be developed in a well thought out paragraph of at least six sentences.
b) Using the same message from Emily's story , think about and write down five basic precautions you should take when online. Think carefully about Emily's story when you are developing your online rules.
Online Gaming Precautions
Please go to and read the following link below:
http://www.cybersafefamily.com/predator-uses-online-gaming-to-lure-kids-find-out-how-why/
Never give out any personal information, such as your address, phone number, password or photograph. It is surprisingly easy for a stranger to track you down with even the smallest amount of information.
• Don't share your account information with anyone, even your friends. If someone else goes on under your name and jokes around, they could alienate other gamers or result in your suspension from the game.
• Don't be rude or insulting when you're gaming online. Online games are a great way to connect with other youth and have fun, but if you behave badly other gamers can report you and you may be kicked out of the game.
• Don't believe everything you're told. Just because another gamer pretends to be your friend, he or she is still a stranger. Always remember that you have no way of knowing who is telling the truth on the Internet.
• Talk to your parents about what you do online, and invite them to surf the Net with you. They'll be impressed by how much you can teach them about the virtual world.
• If you have concerns about things you see on the Internet, or think someone else might be in trouble, tell your parents or another adult you trust. If you see a problem, don't be intimidated by others into keeping quiet - tell someone.
Webcams
Webcams While webcams can be a fun way to stay in touch with friends and family, it is important to remember that there are risks when broadcasting your image over the Internet. Here are some tips to follow when dealing with webcams.
If you do share photos or video of yourself, be aware that anything you broadcast can never be taken back. Once it's out there, it's available for the whole world - including your parents - to see. If you use a webcam, be sure that you actually unplug the webcam when you're not using it. Even if you just turn it off, it could still be manipulated remotely and used to film you without your knowledge.
Don't use a webcam when you visit chatrooms or with instant messaging. As mentioned earlier, live video can be captured by other participants, which means you lose control over where your image ends up.
If you have video files on your computer, don't download file sharing software. Other users may be able to capture those files.
And last but not least, don't let other people - including your friends - convince you to do something you're uncomfortable with. They're not the ones who have to deal with the consequences.
B) Piktochart Assignment
Choose one of the four Internet Safety topics you have learned about and listed below.
• Safe online behaviour
• Preventing Cyberbullying
• Cautious Online gaming
• Safe use of Webcams
• File Sharing
Using Piktochart,(http://piktochart.com/) we are going to create a poster.
Requirements:
Here is the criteria that will be used to assess your poster:
Evaluation:
• Safe online behaviour
• Preventing Cyberbullying
• Cautious Online gaming
• Safe use of Webcams
• File Sharing
Using Piktochart,(http://piktochart.com/) we are going to create a poster.
Requirements:
- Your poster needs to be balanced with images you have found on the Internet and contain
- at least 2 statistics and 3 safety tips that support your topic.
- Think about a theme or specific message you want to get across
- Include a thoughtful title, your name and block.
Here is the criteria that will be used to assess your poster:
Evaluation:
- poster includes at least 2 statistics and 3 safety tips that have a strong "WOW" factor to them
- poster is well balanced (good mixture of text and supporting images)
- evidence of creativity and originality in design and layout
- carefully checked for spelling and grammatical errors
- clearly labeled message/title and your name & block
Assignment 4 - Cyberbullying
Today we will be working on a Cyberbullying assignment. Please read the attachments below.
Here are the two videos we will be watching in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afKhU0ykrCQ
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=9653438
With cyberbullying, what may begin as a case of bullying in school can become round-the-clock harassment over the Internet from people the victim doesn't even know. If you are being bullied, either in person or through the Internet, don't be afraid to come forward and tell an adult you trust. It is illegal for other people - even kids - to harass you, emotionally or physically.
And if you are the person doing the bullying, you should know that bullying someone else is a crime. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is a crime to communicate repeatedly with someone if your communication causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others. It's also a crime to publish a "defamatory libel" - writing something that is designed to insult a person or likely to injure a person's reputation by exposing him or her to hatred, contempt or ridicule.
Some teens think that, because they're using the Internet or cell phones to spread rumours and verbally harass someone, rather than bullying them in person, they aren't responsible. Some will even join in bullying someone they don't even know, "just because" other people started it. Whether or not you've ever personally met the person you're bullying, it is still illegal, and dangerous. Youth have committed suicide or attacked fellow students because they have been bullied by their peers.
Even if you aren't harassing another teen, but know who is, you need to come forward and tell an adult. If you know someone is being harassed
but do nothing to stop it, then you are also responsible for the pain that person suffers.
Assignment:
Write as response to the following three questions:
Here are the two videos we will be watching in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afKhU0ykrCQ
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=9653438
With cyberbullying, what may begin as a case of bullying in school can become round-the-clock harassment over the Internet from people the victim doesn't even know. If you are being bullied, either in person or through the Internet, don't be afraid to come forward and tell an adult you trust. It is illegal for other people - even kids - to harass you, emotionally or physically.
And if you are the person doing the bullying, you should know that bullying someone else is a crime. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is a crime to communicate repeatedly with someone if your communication causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others. It's also a crime to publish a "defamatory libel" - writing something that is designed to insult a person or likely to injure a person's reputation by exposing him or her to hatred, contempt or ridicule.
Some teens think that, because they're using the Internet or cell phones to spread rumours and verbally harass someone, rather than bullying them in person, they aren't responsible. Some will even join in bullying someone they don't even know, "just because" other people started it. Whether or not you've ever personally met the person you're bullying, it is still illegal, and dangerous. Youth have committed suicide or attacked fellow students because they have been bullied by their peers.
Even if you aren't harassing another teen, but know who is, you need to come forward and tell an adult. If you know someone is being harassed
but do nothing to stop it, then you are also responsible for the pain that person suffers.
Assignment:
Write as response to the following three questions:
- Do you think it's right to gossip about other kids online, or say mean things that you wouldn't say in person?
- Could this happen to you? (Remember that this doesn't just happen to girls.) Why? or Why not?
- What are some things you could do if someone was bullying you? (think of three or four)
Assignment 5- The Social Network
The movie the "Social Network" is a film that chronicles the creation of "Facebook" through a running commentary from the legal proceedings that highlight the struggle to prove who created it! We have been talking about social media and how it affects social relationships in high school. More importantly, how Media sites such as facebook give students the opportunity to engage in unethical acts of cyber bullying. Mark Zuckerberg's portrayal in the beginning scenes of the movie, highlight that Facebook and its preceding companies were created during a bad state of mind for Mark Zuckerberg. As you watch this movie, please use the following guiding questions to help you understand what is taking place.
Create a post on your weebly porfolio that responds to the questions below:
1. Why did Mark create "Facesmash"?
2. Do you believe that this website could lead to young women feeling insecure about their appearance? Based on our discussions in class, how do you think most of these women would react to their ratings?
3. Do you think Mark was a cyberbully? Please elaborate?
4. When does Mark decide to expand the site to other schools? What role did Erica have in this decision?
5. “I was your only friend - you had one friend,” Eduardo tells Mark across the deposition table. What is Mark and Eduardo's friendship like? Why did it break down?
6. How did Mark get the idea to include relationship status on Facebook profiles? What explanation does he give to Eduardo for including this on Facebook?
7. “As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared,” Mark's ex Erica snaps at Mark. Why are people drawn to the idea of broadcasting their personal lives on the internet?
8. “The internet's not written in pencil, Mark. It's written in ink,' states Erica, seething at the comments he blogged about her. Why is the typed word so powerful? Why is it tempting to misuse this power online? What positive things can social-networking sites achieve when used to their full potential?
9. In what ways does Facebook encourage us to define ourselves? How does this affect our identity and self-image?
10. How are the themes of 'coolness' and money played out through the film? How do you think users of Facebook will react to knowing that, by sharing their lives publicly, they are allowing someone else to make billions from their personal information?
11. Facebook has around 500 million members worldwide. What impact has it had on our culture?
Create a post on your weebly porfolio that responds to the questions below:
1. Why did Mark create "Facesmash"?
2. Do you believe that this website could lead to young women feeling insecure about their appearance? Based on our discussions in class, how do you think most of these women would react to their ratings?
3. Do you think Mark was a cyberbully? Please elaborate?
4. When does Mark decide to expand the site to other schools? What role did Erica have in this decision?
5. “I was your only friend - you had one friend,” Eduardo tells Mark across the deposition table. What is Mark and Eduardo's friendship like? Why did it break down?
6. How did Mark get the idea to include relationship status on Facebook profiles? What explanation does he give to Eduardo for including this on Facebook?
7. “As if every thought that tumbles through your head was so clever it would be a crime for it not to be shared,” Mark's ex Erica snaps at Mark. Why are people drawn to the idea of broadcasting their personal lives on the internet?
8. “The internet's not written in pencil, Mark. It's written in ink,' states Erica, seething at the comments he blogged about her. Why is the typed word so powerful? Why is it tempting to misuse this power online? What positive things can social-networking sites achieve when used to their full potential?
9. In what ways does Facebook encourage us to define ourselves? How does this affect our identity and self-image?
10. How are the themes of 'coolness' and money played out through the film? How do you think users of Facebook will react to knowing that, by sharing their lives publicly, they are allowing someone else to make billions from their personal information?
11. Facebook has around 500 million members worldwide. What impact has it had on our culture?
Final Step - Reflection- Blog
On your website, you must write a reflection about what you have learned based on each unit we are completing. It is important to highlight the achievement indicators based on these assignments. You must include this on your assignment section of your webpage along side your other components for your assignments for each unit. Your reflection should be in paragraph form and posted as a blog entry.
guide for your reflection (you can add more information): personal_reflection.docx
guide for your reflection (you can add more information): personal_reflection.docx
Internet Safety Unit Check List
Create a section in your Weebly for your on-line portfolio called Teen Safety. Your unit assignments should posted in some form.
Assignment 1
1) Have you completed the online quiz with a passing mark of 17 or higher? Have you taken a screen shot of it?
Assignment 2
2) Have you completed the "Are You Web Aware? Assignment" ? Saved? Posted?
Assignment 3
3)
a) Did you write a response to Emily's story? 5 Precautions?
b) Have you completed your Piktochart on one of the Internet Safety topics?
Assignment 4
4) Have you completed your Cyberbullying questions?
Assignment 5
The Social Network assignment? Saved? Posted?
Reflection
6) Journal Reflection: Your reflection should be in paragraph form.
A guide for your reflection (you can/should add more information): personal_reflection.docx
Assignment 1
1) Have you completed the online quiz with a passing mark of 17 or higher? Have you taken a screen shot of it?
Assignment 2
2) Have you completed the "Are You Web Aware? Assignment" ? Saved? Posted?
Assignment 3
3)
a) Did you write a response to Emily's story? 5 Precautions?
b) Have you completed your Piktochart on one of the Internet Safety topics?
Assignment 4
4) Have you completed your Cyberbullying questions?
Assignment 5
The Social Network assignment? Saved? Posted?
Reflection
6) Journal Reflection: Your reflection should be in paragraph form.
A guide for your reflection (you can/should add more information): personal_reflection.docx