SAISD Internet Driver’s
Permit
Level Three - Web quest 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 World Wide Web (WWW)
is a uniform method of accessing and retrieving information on the
Internet.This information is almost always retrieved using the
HyperTextTransfer Protocol (HTTP). In fact HTTP has been in use by the World Wide
Web since 1990, and its use has increased steadily over the years. Today there
are millions of Web sites on the World Wide Web, all of them using HTTP.
• 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. |
• What is the difference between the
Internet and the WWW?
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 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?
Acceptable Use
1.
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 Use
1. Transmission of any material in violation of any
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
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
D.
District Adimastrator
SAISD Internet Driver’s
Permit
Level Three – Web quest Activity Two
For the Student
Activity 2: Acceptable Use
Policy
Essential
Questions
• What
is the meaning of "acceptable use policy", AUP?
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.
• What is the purpose of the SAISD Computer Use and Internet Access for
Students Administrative Procedures?
Computers are available throughout the District for student
use, and in many cases, these computers allow students access to the Internet.
Students develop electronic information research skills using these resources
which are fundamental skills for the preparation of citizens and future employees.
The District goal is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource
sharing, innovation, and communication.
• What is an example of an acceptable
use according to the SAISD AUP?
1.
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.
• What is an example of an unacceptable
use according to the SAISD AUP?
1.
Transmission of any material in violation of any
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
1. 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
SAISD Internet Driver’s
Permit
Level Three – Web quest Activity Three
For the Student
Activity 3: Searching the Web
Essential
Questions
• What is a
Search Engine?
Search engines use spiders (computer programs 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 you to search their directories.
• What is the difference between a Search Engine and a Subject Directory?
The essential difference between search
engines and subject directories is that directories involve humans in
selecting, describing and organizing Web resources.
• How can the Big6™ help with Internet
research?
1.
Task Definition
1.1
Define the information problem
1.2
Identify information needed (to solve the information problem)
o What is my current task?
o What are some topics or questions I need to answer?
o What information will I need?
2.
Information Seeking Strategies
2.1
Determine all possible sources (brainstorm)
2.2
Select the best sources
o What are all the possible sources to check?
o What are the best sources of information for this task?
3.
Location and Access
3.1
Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2
Find information within sources
o Where can I find these sources?
o Where can I find the
information in the source?
4.
Use of Information
4.1
Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2
Extract relevant information
o What information do I expect to find in this source?
o What information from the source is useful?