SAISD Inte=
rnet
Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity O=
ne
For the Student
Activity 1: The Internet
Essential Questions
• What are the Internet and the WWW?=
The Internet, in simplest terms, is the
large group of millions of computers around the world that are all connecte=
d to
one another. These computers are connected by phone lines, fiber optic line=
s,
coaxial cable, satellites, and wireless connections. Many people use the te=
rms Internet and World Wide Web interchangeably. This is actually incorrect. Wh=
ile
the Internet links computers so they can communicate, the Web is really the
substance of that communication.
• What are the
components of a URL?
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. Simply
stated, a URL is a Web site's complete "address" on the vast map =
of
the Internet. Just as your home address is made up of several components--h=
ouse
number, street, city, state, zip code--the URL for a World Wide Web document
has four components, each separated by a slash (/). These components are il=
lustrated
in the chart below.
|
1. The prefix http:// |
2. The name of the host computer |
3. The directory path on the host co=
mputer |
4. The filename itself |
|
http:// |
www.mcdougallittell.com/ |
lit/ |
idiom.htm |
|
http stands for hypertext transfer protocol. Followed by a colon and two
slashes, this prefix tells your computer that the document you seek is fo=
und
on the Web. |
Also known as the domain name, this is the part of the address that identifies=
a
specific computer on the Internet. The example identifies McDougal Littel=
l's
(mcdougallittell) commercial (.com) site on the World Wide Web (www). |
The third component identifies the <=
span
style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>directory. Some URLs contain s=
everal
subdirectories, separated by slashes. The example identifies a directory =
on
the McDougal Littell site called Literature (lit). |
At last you arrive at the desired |
• What is the difference between the Internet and the WWW?
The World Wide Web i=
s what
you are using right now (unless you printed out the guide, then you're prob=
ably
reading a piece of paper). The World Wide Web is the name given to the enti=
re
part of the Internet you can access with your web browser software. The
Internet been called the "information superhighway," the
"world's largest library," and just "the 'Net." So what
exactly is it? The Internet is a global network of computer networks, linki=
ng
computers so they can "communicate." This communication can take
several forms, such as electronic mail (email), discussion groups, and
information retrieved via the World Wide Web.
• What is a web
browser?
A browser<=
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is a graphical user interface (GUI) application program that retrieves and
displays documents from Web sites. A browser has the ability to render text=
and
graphics in the browser window.
• What are the SAISD rules for using the Internet?
USAGE RULES
Computer resources are electronic tools to enha=
nce
student learning. The purpose of using the Internet in
our schools is to support research and educatio=
n by
providing access to unique resources and the
opportunity of collaborative work. The rules listed in this section are not
all-inclusive, but are only
illustrative and
representative. Disciplinary action shall be taken for acts of misconduct
listed;
disciplinary action m=
ay be
taken for acts of misconduct which are not specifically listed. All
student users of computers and the Internet sha=
ll
comply with the following rules:
Acceptable Use
1. The use of computer resources must be in sup=
port
of education and research and consistent with
the educational objectives of SAISD.
2. All e-mail accounts shall be used only by the
authorized user and sharing an ID or password with
any other person is discouraged.
3. All e-mail users shall follow the accepted &=
#8220;netiquette
for e-mail” which includes, but is not
limited to, the following actions:
a. Be polite: Users shall not send, or encourage
others to send, abusive messages.
b. Use appropriate language: Users shall not sw=
ear or
use vulgarities or other inappropriate
language.
c. Protect privacy: Users shall be cautious abo=
ut
transmitting credit card numbers, account
numbers of any kind, Social Security numbers, h=
ome
addresses or phone numbers, or any
other personal information about themselves or =
other
individuals.
Unacceptable Use
1. Transmission of any material in violation of=
any
includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted
material, threatening or obscene material or material
protected by trade secret.
2. Use for commercial activities or private bus=
iness
is prohibited. Users shall not initiate any
purchases through on-line communication.
3. Use for product advertisement or political
lobbying is prohibited, except when used for
instructional purposes.
4. Deletion, examination, copying, or modificat=
ion of
files and/or data belonging to others without
their prior consent is prohibited.
5. Vandalism, defined as any malicious attempt =
to
harm or destroy property or data of another user,
is prohibited. This includes, but is not limite=
d to,
the uploading or creating of computer viruses,
the use of the network to disrupt the use by ot=
hers,
the use of e-mail to disable servers or clog the
access lines, and the destruction, modification=
, or
abuse of hardware and software.
6. Creating, accessing, or processing hate mail,
harassment, discriminatory remarks, pornographic
references or graphics, and other antisocial
behaviors are prohibited.
7. Use of computer resources to access or proce=
ss
inappropriate files or files dangerous to the
integrity of the network is prohibited.
8. Illegal installation of copyrighted software=
for
use on District computers is prohibited. Copying
any copyright-protected material in violation o=
f the
copyright law is illegal and prohibited.
9. Plagiarizing material or information from any
computer resource, whether from a single program
or an Internet resource, is prohibited.
What is the differen=
ce
between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
a.=
The World Wide Web is a component of =
the
Internet
b. It connects millions of people worldwide
c. The Internet is a component of the World Wide W=
eb
d. All computers are connected to it.
2. Which of the foll=
owing
are components of the Internet?
a. Electronic Mail
b. World Wide Web
c. Discussion Groups
d.=
All of the Above
3. According to the =
SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students=
Administrative Procedure, what do you N=
OT
have access to on the Internet?
a. E-mail &nb=
sp; =
&nb=
sp;
b. World Wide Web
c.=
Chat Rooms
d. Online Libraries
4. What is
“Intranet”?
a. File Transfer Protocol
b.=
Private computer network that uses In=
ternet
c. Global network that connects millions of people=
d. Computer system made up of web pages
5. What is a software
program that allows you to navigate through the web?
a. Intranet
b.=
Web Browser
c. MS Word
d. Internet
6. A URL, or web add=
ress, is
made up of four components. Which component is missing from the following U=
RL?
a.=
Prefix
b. Host name
c. Directory
d. File name
7. Who determines
appropriate use of the Internet in SAISD?
a.
Principal b.
Parent c.
Teacher
SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit Activity 2: Acceptable Use Policy Es=
sential
Questions Inappropriate use, including any violation of t=
he
conditions and rules stated below, may result in restriction or cancellation of Internet access.
Consistent with State and federal education standards, SAISD will determine appropriate use and may re=
strict
access and/or deny, revoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time based upon its determi=
nation
of inappropriate use by an account holder or user. • What is the purpose of the SAISD Comput=
er Use
and Internet Access for Students Administrative Procedures? The Acceptable Use Poli=
cy is
printed in the Student/Parent Handbook. There is an acknowledgement page for the Acceptable Use Policy incorporated=
into
the Parent/Student Handbook requiring a parent/guardian signature. This form provides
information to the student’s parent/guardian and the student regarding privileges and responsibiliti=
es. The principal/designee shall organize a system =
for
establishing Internet access for students and monitoring the student use on the campus. Emplo=
yees
who are assigned the responsibility of monitoring student use to ensure compliance with the usage=
rules
for students shall be subject to disciplinary action if they fail to monitor as directed. The
principal/designee shall hold students accountable for compliance with the usage rules and take disciplinary acti=
on
when warranted. 1. The principal or designee shall ensure that
teachers and other staff (i.e., librarian, teacher assistant, etc.) supervising students shall pro=
vide
appropriate training for students, emphasizing the ethical use of this information resource. 2. Teachers and other staff shall determine whi=
ch
information groups are most applicable to the curricular needs of the District and restrict a=
ccess
to only those groups, as appropriate. 3. Teachers and other staff shall monitor or ex=
amine
all system activities by the students to ensure proper use of the system. Students shall not be=
left
unsupervised as they access the Internet. 4. Any user identified as a security risk or ha=
ving a
history of inappropriate use of other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet. 1. The use of computer resources must be in sup=
port
of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of SAISD. 2. All e-mail accounts shall be used only by the
authorized user and sharing an ID or password with any other person is discouraged. 3. All e-mail users shall follow the accepted &=
#8220;netiquette
for e-mail” which includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: a. Be polite: Users shall not send, or encourage
others to send, abusive messages. b. Use appropriate language: Users shall not sw=
ear or
use vulgarities or other inappropriate language. c. Protect privacy: Users shall be cautious abo=
ut
transmitting credit card numbers, account numbers of any kind, Social Security numbers, h=
ome
addresses or phone numbers, or any other personal information about themselves or =
other
individuals. includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted
material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade secret. 2. Use for commercial activities or private bus=
iness
is prohibited. Users shall not initiate any purchases through on-line communication. 3. Use for product advertisement or political
lobbying is prohibited, except when used for instructional purposes. 4. Deletion, examination, copying, or modificat=
ion of
files and/or data belonging to others without their prior consent is prohibited. 5. Vandalism, defined as any malicious attempt =
to
harm or destroy property or data of another user, is prohibited. This includes, but is not limite=
d to,
the uploading or creating of computer viruses, the use of the network to disrupt the use by ot=
hers,
the use of e-mail to disable servers or clog the access lines, and the destruction, modification=
, or
abuse of hardware and software. 6. Creating, accessing, or processing hate mail,
harassment, discriminatory remarks, pornographic references or graphics, and other antisocial
behaviors are prohibited. 7. Use of computer resources to access or proce=
ss
inappropriate files or files dangerous to the integrity of the network is prohibited. 8. Illegal installation of copyrighted software=
for
use on District computers is prohibited. Copying any copyright-protected material in violation o=
f the
copyright law is illegal and prohibited. 9. Plagiarizing material or information from any
computer resource, whether from a single program or an Internet resource, is prohibited. Policy Disciplinary action s=
hall
be taken for acts of misconduct listed; disciplinary action may be taken for acts of
misconduct which are not specifically listed. 2. After thoroughly investigating reported misu=
se,
unacceptable or inappropriate use of the Internet or any other computer resources, the
principal/designee shall assign discipline penalties commensurate with the offense in accordance with
state law, Board policy, and the SAISD Student Code of Conduct. Violations of various Usage Rules are specifi=
ed in
the SAISD Student Code of Conduct. Some violations of the rules are unethical and may constitute a
criminal offense. The principal/designee shall use disci=
pline
management techniques as outlined in the SAISD Student Code of Conduct. Level Three Quiz
2: Acceptable Use Policy, AUP 1. According to the =
SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access=
for
Students, what is the purpose of using the Internet in the schools? a. To support student interest in downloading game=
s. =
b. To support Internet research and
education. c. To support the use of chat rooms. d. To support the SAISD AUP. 2. What is the impor=
tance of
having an Acceptable Use Policy? =
a. To make users aware of what is
appropriate and inappropriate use on a school or business computer. b. To allow users to do whatever they want. c. To scare users from using the Internet at schoo=
l or
work. d. To help users research on the Internet. For the following sc=
enarios,
select either a. Acceptable Use, or b. Unacceptable Use. Scenario 1 Marti wanted to show=
her
friends some of the new songs from Red Hot Chile Peppers. The only way they could hear the m=
usic
though was to play it on a classroom computer but there were too many peopl=
e.
So Marti and her friends went to another classroom that wasn’t being =
used
and popped the CD into the teacher’s laptop. a. Acceptable Use &=
nbsp; b. Unacceptable Use Scenario 2 The science teacher =
wanted
the students to “google” frog dissections on the Internet. When some of them went to the libr=
ary,
the librarian explained that “googling” was not allowed unless
there was no other alternative once the usual online resources had been
verified to not have any support for the assignment. Anabelle and Sylvia were paired fo=
r the
assignment and decided to try the library resources first and then let the
librarian know if they couldn’t find any dissections in World Book, Encyclopedia Britannica, Facts
On File or EBSCO. a. Acceptable Use &nb=
sp; b.
Unacceptable Use Scenario 3=
Olivia checked her p=
ersonal
email account once a day at school. She opened one of the items and a virus
alert popped up all over her computer screen. She tried several times to close t=
he
window but nothing worked. She
called the teacher over and asked for help. Later, the technician found that i=
t was
a bogus pop-up that had set a cookie on the computer. a. Acceptable Use &=
nbsp; b. Unacceptable Use Scenario 4 Mischa had a bad hab=
it of
criticizing total strangers from their appearance. While preparing to send an email, =
Mischa
inserted a couple of lines about someone sitting across from her who was ac=
ting
“nerdy”. a. Acceptable Use &=
nbsp; b. Unacceptable Use Activity 3: Searching t=
he
Web Essential Questions • How can the Big6™ help with Inter=
net
research? Information Seeking
Strategies. Level Three Quiz
3: Searching the Web 1. What is a
“searchable database” that contains a collection of websites? 2. Which of the foll=
owing is
an example of a “Subject Directory”? 3. Which ONE of the
following Big6™skills is most helpful in researching on the Web? 4. Which of the foll=
owing is
an example of a Boolean Search? 5. Deann found a web=
site on
Foucault pendulums which proved how the Earth rotates. How can she know whether the infor=
mation
is accurate? Scenario 1 Middle school homewo=
rk was
proving to be more demanding than Geraldine planned, but she knew people who
could help her out. The libra=
rian
reminded her of the Big6 and used that to plan what she needed to do. She looked over the class notes fr=
om one
of her friends and realized she needed a print source, an online source, an=
d an
interview. The librarian help=
ed her
there too. She reminded Geral=
dine
of the district’s online resources and how some of them were print
materials that were available online too.&=
nbsp;
As Geraldine reviewed some of the sites and re-read the teacher̵=
7;s
rubric, she knew she had a lot of work ahead of her. What is her next step? SAISD Internet
Driver’s Permit Activity 4: Copyright a=
nd
Citing Sources Essential Questions Why are copyright laws important? • =
Copyright
is a protection that covers published and unpublished literary, scientific =
and
artistic works, whatever the form of expression, provided such works are fi=
xed
in a tangible or material form. This means that if you can see it, hear it
and/or touch it - it may be protected. If it is an essay, if it is a play, =
if
it is a song, if it is a funky original dance move, if it is a photograph, =
HTML
coding or a computer graphic that can be set on paper, recorded on tape or
saved to a hard drive, it may be protected. Copyright laws grant the creator
the exclusive right to reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute, per=
form
and display the work publicly. Exclusive means only the creator of such wor=
k,
not anybody who has access to it and decides to grab it. Copyright protection begins when =
any of
the above described work is actually created and fixed in a tangible
form. If it is an essay, if it is a
play, if it is a song, if it is a funky original dance move, if it is a
photograph, HTML coding or a computer graphic that can be set on paper,
recorded on tape or saved to a hard drive, it may be protected. Copyright l=
aws
grant the creator the exclusive right to reproduce, prepare derivative work=
s,
distribute, perform and display the work publicly. Exclusive means only the
creator of such work, not anybody who has access to it and decides to grab =
it. Level Three Quiz
4: Copyright and Citing Sources 1. Which of the foll=
owing is
NOT protected under copyright laws? 2. Which of the foll=
owing
are examples of plagiarism? 3. What is missing f=
rom the
following web site citation? Smith,
Nancy. “The Mystery of Glue.” Science Experience. 2002. http://www.sciexperience.co=
m/glue.html
. 4. What two concepts=
do not
qualify as plagiarism? a.
encyclopedia and newspaper articles b.
magazine articles and newspaper articles c.
original ideas and common knowledge d. music and dance Scenario 1=
Tina had to complete=
a
five-page research paper on the dolphins for her Science class. She found a web site that had all =
the
important facts the teacher had listed on the rubric. She highlighted the t=
ext,
copied it, and pasted it to her document. a. Acceptable Use &=
nbsp; b. Unacceptable Use Scenario 2 David and Phillipe w=
ere
soccer stars. Everyone loved
them. Well, not everyone. Justin was very jealous of the
friendship that David and Phillipe had because of soccer, and he wanted to =
be a
part of their circle. Knowing=
that
the boys usually depended on someone to help them with any lengthy assignme=
nts,
Justin offered to write their social studies project if they would let him =
hang
out with them after games. Two
weeks later all three boys were in Juvenile Detention. Justin had bought the papers to sa=
ve himself
some time. a. Acceptable Use &=
nbsp; b. Unacceptable Use SAISD Internet
Driver’s Permit Activity 5: Internet Sa=
fety Essential Questions The
Internet is an electronic highway connecting millions of computers and
individuals all over the world. Students
may have access to the following: 1.
E-mail (electronic mail) - to people in 2.
WWW (World Wide Web) - Graphical interface to other sites all over the worl=
d.
Users can read and
retrieve resources from thousands of sources worldwide. 3.
Public domain software and shareware of all types. 4.
University libraries, the Library of Congress, museums, government document=
s,
and databases. DO • What is netiquette? Netiquette, or 'net etiquette, is a se=
t of
generally agreed upon conventions and rules for behavior on the Internet. T=
hese
rules apply primarily to email, Listservs, and newsgroups. Students
communicating with experts (see our list of "ask-an-expert"
resources), with teachers, or with other students are strongly encouraged to
follow the rules of netiquette. • What does the SAISD Computer U=
se and
Internet Access for Students Administrative Procedures state about what can=
be
accessed on the Internet at schools? The
Internet is an electronic highway connecting millions of computers and
individuals all over the world. Students
may have access to the following: 1.
E-mail (electronic mail) - to people in 2.
WWW (World Wide Web) - Graphical interface to other sites all over the worl=
d.
Users can read and
retrieve resources from thousands of sources worldwide. 3.
Public domain software and shareware of all types. 4.
University libraries, the Library of Congress, museums, government document=
s,
and databases. &=
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Level Three - Webquest Activi=
ty
Two
For the Student
• What is the meaning of=
"acceptable
use policy", AUP? &n=
bsp;
The Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) describe the appropriate uses of the Internet.<=
o:p>
• What is an example of an acceptable use according to the SAISD AUP?
Acceptable Use
• What is an example of an unacceptable use according to the SAISD AU=
P?
1. Transmission of any material in violation of any
• What is the consequence for not following the acceptable use proced=
ures
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SAISD Internet
Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity Three
For the Stu=
dent
• What is a Search Engine? Search engines use spiders (computer progr=
ams
also called robots) to match documents to a search expression and retrieve
information from the Web.
• What is a Subject Directory? Subject directories are selected and
organized by people into subject categories. If you have a general topic,
browsing through a subject directory may be the best way to begin your
research. Most subject directories now contain search engines which allow y=
ou
to search their directories. The essential difference between search engines
and subject directories is that directories involve humans in selecting,
describing and organizing Web resources.
• What is the difference between a Search Engine and a Subject Direct=
ory?
Search engines use spiders (computer programs also called robots) to match
documents to a search expression and retrieve information from the Web. Sub=
ject
directories are selected and organized by people into subject categories. If
you have a general topic, browsing through a subject directory may be the b=
est
way to begin your research. Most subject directories now contain search eng=
ines
which allow you to search their directories. The essential difference betwe=
en search
engines and subject directories is that directories involve humans in
selecting, describing and organizing Web resources.
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sp; =
• What are the questions to ask when evaluating a website as an
appropriate source?SAISD
Internet Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity Four
For the Student
• What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is when you use someone's work without permission. Wh=
en
you plagiarize, you take another person's work and pretend that it is your =
own.
• What do copyright laws protect?
• How do you cite an online source?
• What does the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students s=
tate
about copyright? SAISD Internet Driver’s Permi=
t
Level Three - Webquest Activity Five
For the Student
• What is Internet Safety?
• What are the basic rules on Internet Safety?