Internet+Safety

=**Grades 6-8**= =**Activities**=

· Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies. · Explain the need for laws and policies to govern technology. · Explore career opportunities in technology related careers.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 6-8.3//** The student will demonstrate knowledge of ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Identify current information technologies, including but not limited to: Email, Videoconferencing, and Instant Messaging-instant communication technologies ([|www.skype.com]) Wikis-website that can be edited by multiple authors (www.wikispaces.com) Blogs-web logs; personal journals; special interest forums ([|www.edublogs.org]) Podcasts-streaming audio file ([|www.epnweb.org]) Vcast or Vodcast-streaming video/audio file (http://journalism.berkeley.edu/multimedia/rocks/)

Use a variety of these technologies to maximize student exposure.

Visit an example of each of the above technologies and discuss appropriate uses.

Use activities at http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans to address this standard.

Visit http://www.alex.vec.state.va.us/ and http://www.bls.gov/oco/ to explore careers in technology.

· Demonstrate the correct use of fair use and copyright regulations. · Demonstrate compliance with the school division’s [|Acceptable Use Policy] and other legal guidelines.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 6-8.4//** The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

View http://www.respectcopyrights.org/content.html and http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm for copyright and piracy definitions.

Visit http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/ for other lesson ideas.

· Work collaboratively and/or independently when using technology. · Practice preventative maintenance of equipment, resources, and facilities. · Explore the potential of the Internet as a means of personal learning and the respectful exchange of ideas and products.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 6-8.5//** The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity//.//

Collaborate respectfully with others in Angel, wikis, or other online learning communities.

Utilize WebQuests to encourage students to work with others.

Learn the proper procedure to run virus scans, disk cleanup, spyware removal, etc.


 * Note: Other activity links can be found at http://guest.portaportal.com/netsafety.

=**Grades 9-12**= =**Activities**=

· Assess the potential of information and technology to address personal and workplace needs. · Demonstrate knowledge of electronic crimes such as viruses, pirating, and computer hacking. · Explore and participate in online communities, and online learning opportunities. · Identify the role that technology will play in future career opportunities.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 9-12.3//** The student will demonstrate knowledge of ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Given a list of tasks, identify the appropriate program to use for each one.

Identify and reinforce the appropriate program to utilize for a variety of tasks, i.e. spreadsheets or tables, word processing or desktop publishing, etc.

Identify and use credible web resources as needed.

Visit various websites and identify the author(s), domain, purpose, etc. and determine credibility.

Define [|viruses], [|pirating], and [|hacking] and give examples of each from current events.

Utilize Angel, wikis, or other online communities for learning.

Practice appropriate online etiquette.

View videos found at http://www.nortellearnit.org/LearniT/technology/Digital_Ethics and http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?page_id=7103&bhcp=1 to meet this standard.

Visit http://www.alex.vec.state.va.us/ and http://www.bls.gov/oco/ to explore careers and discuss what role technology will play in career opportunities.

· Adhere to fair use and copyright guidelines. · Adhere to the school division’s [|Acceptable Use Policy] as well as other state and federal laws. · Model respect for intellectual property.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 9-12.4//** The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Define [|fair use] and [|copyright] as it applies to student computer use and apply in the classroom and at home.

Discuss and adhere to Virginia State laws regarding computer fraud which can be found at http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.3 (Choose the Next button to view others laws, i.e. computer invasion of privacy, harassment by computer, and identity theft.)

Discuss and adhere to federal laws which can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/.

Define [|intellectual property] and adhere to fair use, copyright, and other laws.

· Respectfully collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to an electronic community of learning. · Model responsible use and respect for equipment, resources, and facilities.
 * Standard:**
 * //C/T 9-12.5//** The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Collaborate respectfully with others in Angel, wikis, or other online learning communities.

Learn the proper procedure to run virus scans, disk cleanup, spyware removal, etc.


 * Note: Other activity links can be found at http://guest.portaportal.com/netsafety.