SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity One
For the Student

Activity 1: The Internet

Essential Questions
• What are the Internet and the WWW?

The Internet is a global digital infrastructure that connects millions of computers. It is a global internetwork (network of networks), with cross platform compatibility, using the Internet Protocol (IP) to communicate between computers.

It uses existing public telephone and communication (including satellites) networks to relay data between networks using routers.

The fastest growing part of the Internet is the World Wide Web. Other parts of the Internet include services such as gopher, telnet and ftp.

Many people use the terms Internet and World Wide Web interchangeably. This is actually incorrect. While the Internet links computers so they can communicate, the Web is really the substance of that communication. A document on the Web is called a Web page and a collection of pages is a Web site. The development of the World Wide Web has led to the growing popularity of the Internet.

• What are the components of a URL?

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. Simply stated, a URL is a site's complete "address" on the Internet. Just as your home address is made up of several components--house 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 illustrated in the chart below.

1. The prefix http://	2. The name of the host computer	3. The directory path on the host computer	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 found 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 Littell's (mcdougallittell) commercial (.com) site on the World Wide Web (www).	The third component identifies the directory. Some URLs contain several subdirectories, separated by slashes. The example identifies a directory on the McDougal Littell site called Literature (lit).	At last you arrive at the desired file, or Web page. The example calls up the idiom file (idiom.htm), which is the introductory page to an activity for students called Idiom of the Week.

All Web browsers display a Web site's URL in a rectangular box at the top of the screen (see if you can find the URL in figure 1). As you navigate the Web you can see how the URL changes. Or, type in the URL and go directly where you want to go.

• What is the difference between the Internet and the WWW?

• What is a web browser?

Web browsers, such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Mosaic, are software programs that help you navigate the Web and access text, graphics, hyperlinks, audio, video, and other multimedia. Browsers work by "translating" or "interpreting" hypertext markup language (HTML)--the code embedded in Web pages that tells them how to look. Browsers read this code and display the Web page accordingly.

• What are the SAISD rules for using the Internet?

USAGE RULES Computer resources are electronic tools to enhance student learning. The purpose of using the Internet in our schools is to support research and education 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 may be taken for acts of misconduct which are not specifically listed. All student users of computers and the Internet shall comply with the following rules: Acceptable Use1. The use of computer resources must be in support 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 “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 swear or use vulgarities or other inappropriate language. c. Protect privacy: Users shall be cautious about transmitting credit card numbers, account numbers of any kind, Social Security numbers, home addresses or phone numbers, or any other personal information about themselves or other individuals. Unacceptable Use1. Transmission of any material in violation of any US or state regulation is prohibited. This 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 business 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 modification 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 limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses, the use of the network to disrupt the use by others, 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 process 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 of 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.

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Level Three

Quiz 1: The Internet

Circle the correct answer for each question. (7)

1. What is the difference 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 Web

d. All computers are connected to it.

2. Which of the following 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 NOT have access to on the Internet?

a. E-mail

b. World Wide Web

c. Chat Rooms

d. Online Libraries

4. What is “Intranet”?

a. File Transfer Protocol

b. Private computer network that uses Internet technologies and standards

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 address, is made up of four components. Which component is missing from the following URL?

www.pbs.org/teachers

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

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d. District Administrator

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d.

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity Two
For the Student

Activity 2: Acceptable Use Policy

Essential Questions
• What is the meaning of "acceptable use policy", AUP?

The purpose of an Internet Acceptable Use Policy is threefold:

Draw a clear line between what is and is not acceptable use of the Internet during organization time and/or over the organization’s network.
Protect the organization against potential liabilities.
Promote awareness of the benefits and dangers of Internet use.

A few points to remember when establishing an Internet Acceptable Use Policy

• What is the purpose of the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students Administrative Procedures?

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) describe the appropriate uses of the Internet. Inappropriate use, including any violation of the 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 restrict access and/or deny, revoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time based upon its determination of inappropriate use by an account holder or user.

• What is an example of an acceptable use according to the SAISD AUP?

• What is an example of an unacceptable use according to the SAISD AUP? Unacceptable Use1. Transmission of any material in violation of any US or state regulation is prohibited. This 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 business 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 modification 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 limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses, the use of the network to disrupt the use by others, 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 process 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 of 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 consequence for not following the acceptable use procedures as set by the San Antonio Independent School District?

The rules listed in the USAGE RULES section of this procedure and in the Acceptable Use Policy [FORM F26-A] are not all-inclusive, but are only illustrative and representative. Disciplinary action shall 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 misuse, 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 specified 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 discipline management techniques as outlined in the SAISD Student Code of Conduct.

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Level Three

Quiz 2: Acceptable Use Policy, AUP

Circle the correct answer for each question. (6)

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 games.

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 importance 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 school or work.

d. To help users research on the Internet.

For the following scenarios, 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 music though was to play it on a classroom computer but there were too many people. 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 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 library, 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 for 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 b. Unacceptable Use

Scenario 3

Olivia checked her personal 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 the window but nothing worked. She called the teacher over and asked for help. Later, the technician found that it was a bogus pop-up that had set a cookie on the computer.

a. Acceptable Use b. Unacceptable Use

Scenario 4

Mischa had a bad habit 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 acting “nerdy”.

a. Acceptable Use b. Unacceptable Use

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SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity Three
For the Student

Activity 3: Searching the Web

Essential Questions
• What is a Search Engine?

built by computer robot programs ("spiders") -- not by human selection
NOT organized by subject categories -- all pages are ranked by a computer algorithm
contain full-text (every word) of the web pages they link to -- you find pages by matching words in the pages you want
huge and often retrieve a lot of information -- for complex searches use ones that allow you to search within results (sub searching)
UNevaluated -- contain the good, the bad, and the ugly -- YOU must evaluate everything you find (more on evaluating.)

• 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 you 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 Directory?

• How can the Big6™ help with Internet research?

They go in an order that will help finding the info that you need.

• How can Boolean Search be used to narrow a search?

Boolean logic is essentially very simple. When used in constructing a search expression, it can be very useful in specifying exactly what information you want.

• What are the questions to ask when evaluating a website as an appropriate source?

Are the links (if any) evaluated and do they complement the documents' theme?
Is it all images or a balance of text and images?
Is the information presented cited correctly?

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Level Three

Quiz 3: Searching the Web

Circle the correct answer for each question. (6)

1. What is a “searchable database” that contains a collection of websites?

Subject Directory
Yahoo
Search Engine
Web Site

2. Which of the following is an example of a “Subject Directory”?

Excite.com
About.com
AltaVista.com
Yahoo.com

3. Which ONE of the following Big6™skills is most helpful in researching on the Web?

Task Definition
Information Seeking Strategies
Use of Information
Analysis

4. Which of the following is an example of a Boolean Search?

Internet + History
Internet and History
“Internet History”
History>Internet

5. Deann found a web site on Foucault pendulums which proved how the Earth rotates. How can she know whether the information is accurate?

Compare information with district online resources such as EBSCO, or Encyclopedia Britannica
Review print resources
Review the website author’s credentials
All of the above

Scenario 1

Middle school homework was proving to be more demanding than Geraldine planned, but she knew people who could help her out. The librarian reminded her of the Big6 and used that to plan what she needed to do. She looked over the class notes from one of her friends and realized she needed a print source, an online source, and an interview. The librarian helped her there too. She reminded Geraldine of the district’s online resources and how some of them were print materials that were available online too. As Geraldine reviewed some of the sites and re-read the teacher’s rubric, she knew she had a lot of work ahead of her. What is her next step?

Go back to her plan
Make an appointment with her interviewee
Go back over the websites and take notes
Start reading

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SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit
Level Three - Webquest Activity Four
For the Student

Activity 4: Copyright and Citing Sources

Essential Questions
• What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is when you use someone's work without permission. When you plagiarize, you take another person's work and pretend that it is your own.

• Why are copyright laws important?

Fair use or fair practice is utilization of a portion of a copyrighted work "as is" for purposes of parody, news reporting, research and education about such copyrighted work without the permission of the author. Use of copyrighted works, or portions thereof, for any other purpose is not deemed fair use, so be careful! That includes copying text or scanning pictures from postcards, magazines, books or any other work. Scanning a photo of the Amazon Forest printed in National Geographic and using it without permission on your personal web site about your family trip to South America will most likely not be considered as fair use. However, if you republished the photo on your site to comment on the photo as it was published in National Geographic, this would most likely be considered fair use. You still have to credit your source by naming the author of the work on the same page. In any event, it is always safer to take the time and effort to contact the owner and request permission to use the owner's work, and more likely than not the owner will be very appreciative and give you a favorable response.

• What do copyright laws protect? Copyright protects “original works of authorship” that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. The fixation need not be directly perceptible so long as it may be communicated with the aid of a machine or device. Copyrightable works include the following categories:

literary works;
musical works, including any accompanying words
dramatic works, including any accompanying music
pantomimes and choreographic works
pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
motion pictures and other audiovisual works
sound recordings
architectural works

These categories should be viewed broadly. For example, computer programs and most “compilations” may be registered as “literary works”; maps and architectural plans may be registered as “pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.”

• What does the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for Students state about copyright? Illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on District computers is prohibited. Copying any copyright-protected material in violation of the copyright law is illegal and prohibited.

Illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on District computers is prohibited. Copying any copyright-protected material in violation of the copyright law is illegal and prohibited.

SAISD Internet Driver’s Permit

Level Three

Quiz 4: Copyright and Citing Sources

Circle the correct answer for each question. (6)

1. Which of the following is NOT protected under copyright laws?

Textbooks
Online Graphics
Dance Moves
Computer Programs

2. Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?

Copying text from a web site and pasting it to a document without permission
Using someone’s text from a web site and citing them as a source
Copying your friends research paper
Both A and C

3. What is missing from the following web site citation?

Smith, Nancy. “The Mystery of Glue.” Science Experience. 2002.

http://www.sciexperience.com/glue.html .

Published Date
Date Visited
URL
Author’s name

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 text, copied it, and pasted it to her document.

a. Acceptable Use b. Unacceptable Use

Scenario 2

David and Phillipe were soccer stars. Everyone loved them. Well, not everyone. Justin was very jealous of the friendsh