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. The World Wide Web (WWW) is a uniform method of accessing and retrieving information on the Internet.

• What are the components of a URL?

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--house number, street, city, state, zip code--the URL for a World Wide Web document has four components, each separated by a slash (/).

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

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a uniform method of accessing and retrieving information on the Internet. The Internet is a global digital infrastructure that connects millions of computers.

• 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.

• What are the SAISD rules for using the Internet?

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. 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. Christina M.

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

d. District Administrator

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 Acceptable Use Policy 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 responsibilities.

• 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?

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.

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

Unacceptable Use

1. 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 Indenpendent School District?

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

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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?

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. 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?

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?

The Big6 is a process model of how people of all ages

solve an information problem.

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

Boolean searches allow you to combine words and phrases using the words (Boolean operators) AND, OR, NOT and NEAR to limit your search.

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

Evaluation of Web documents

1. Accuracy of Web Documents

• Who wrote the page and can you contact him or her?
• What is the purpose of the document and why was it produced?
• Is this person qualified to write this document?

2. Authority of Web Documents

• Who published the document and is it separate from the "Webmaster?"
• Check the domain of the document, what institution publishes this document?
• Does the publisher list his or her qualifications?

3. Objectivity of Web Documents

• What goals/objectives does this page meet?
• How detailed is the information?
• What opinions (if any) are expressed by the author?

4. Currency of Web Documents

• When was it produced?
• When was it updated'
• How up-to-date are the links (if any)?

5. Coverage of the Web Documents

• 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?

1. Subject Directory
2. Yahoo
3. Search Engine
4. Web Site

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

1. Excite.com
2. About.com
3. AltaVista.com
4. Yahoo.com

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

1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Use of Information
4. Analysis

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

1. Internet + History
2. Internet and History
3. “Internet History”
4. 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?

1. Compare information with district online resources such as EBSCO, or Encyclopedia Britannica
2. Review print resources
3. Review the website author’s credentials
4. 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?

1. Go back to her plan
2. Make an appointment with her interviewee
3. Go back over the websites and take notes
4. Start reading

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?

• What do copyright laws protect?

Copyright is a protection that covers published and unpublished literary, scientific and artistic works, whatever the form of expression, provided such works are fixed 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, 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.

• How do you cite an online source?

• 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.

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?

1. Textbooks
2. Online Graphics
3. Dance Moves
4. Computer Programs

2. Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?

1. Copying text from a web site and pasting it to a document without permission
2. Using someone’s text from a web site and citing them as a source
3. Copying your friends research paper
4. 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 .

1. Published Date
2. Date Visited
3. URL
4. 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 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 assignments, 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 save himself some time.

a. Acceptable Use b. Unacceptable Use