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Internet Safety WebQuest

INTRODUCTION

After an emergency meeting of the PAC committee, the parents of Alouette Elementary School have banned the use of the Internet at school! After a unanimous vote to put a hold on all Internet activities, the parents of Alouette students vow that they will never again allow their students to be put in danger by giving them access to the Internet. These parents believe that the Internet is nothing more than an unsafe playground. After much pleading for the students by their computer teacher, the parents have agreed to meet again next week for a final vote. Will the Internet be banned forever? Or can the students of Alouette change their future?

TASK

You need to prove to your parents that you understand how to be safe on the Internet and you will only have one chance to do so.  You will prepare a presentation that covers one aspect Internet Safety.  To accomplish this goal, you will choose a role and gather information about one of four different aspects of the Internet.  You must become an expert in your area so that you are able to persuade your parents to vote in favor of allowing the Internet back into the classroom. You must also compile a list of the top 10 rules for staying safe on the Internet that will be displayed at school as a reminder to "Play It Safe" on the Internet to share in Moodle.

PROCESS

1.   Review the following roles.  Then determine which role you will play.    

• Cyberbully Cindy
• Netiquette Nate
• Social Sally
• Chatty Chris 

2.  Look over the rubrics to make sure you understand exactly what is expected of you.

3.  Make sure and look over the questions related to your topic.

4.  Use the weblinks provided in your area to answer your specific questions. Think about any other possible questions parents might have about this area or topic. Also make sure to keep an eye out for possible additions to your Top 10 List of ways to stay safe on the internet.

5.  Create a simple presentation using Powerpoint, a poster etc. to share your information.

6. Check ALL pages to make sure everything is correct (spelling, grammar, formatting).

7. Compile your list of the Top 10 ways to stay safe on the internet. Share these in Moodle.

Cyberbully Cindy

 

Role:/Task

BrainPOP: Watch video under Digital Citizenship called Cyberbullying

http://www.safekids.com/tips-to-stop-cyberbullying/  
http://www.ncpc.org/newsroom/current-campaigns/cyberbullying
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/effects-of-bullying.aspx  

http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr500/04-05-wt2/www/D_Jackson/prevent.htm 

http://www.nsteens.org/videos/cyberbullying/

 

Questions

1.   Define cyberbullying.

2.   Give an example of a flame war and one of impersonation.

3.   Name two things you should do if you are being cyberbullied.

4.   What percentages of students, grades 6-8, have responded that they have been cyberbullied?

5.   Name two things you can do to prevent cyberbullying.

6.   If someone sends you a mean or threatening message, explain why you shouldn't respond. What should you do instead?

7.   Who can you share your passwords with?

8.   Other notes:

Netiquette Nate

 

Resources

BrainPOP: Watch video under Digital Citizenship called Digital Etiquette

http://www.wisekids.org.uk/netetiquette.htm

http://www.learnthenet.com/English/html/09netiqt.htm

http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/surfing/netiquette_kids.html

http://www.bpl.org/kids/netiquette.htm

 

Questions:

0. Define netiquette.
0. What is the basic rule of netiquette?
0. Name two things you should remember about being online related to netiquette.
0. Why should you stay away from using all capital letters?
0. What is an emoticon and why would you use them? Give an example.
0. What should you do before forwarding personal emails to others?
0. What should you do with emails from people you don't know?
0. How can you protect your identity?
0. Other notes:

 

Role:/Task

You love communicating on the Internet. You can spend hours on social networking websites. However, you don't really know that sometimes such website can be dangerous. It's time to learn to keep yourself safe.

 

Chatty Chris

 

Resources

BrainPOP: Watch video under Digital Citizenship called Information Privacy

http://www.safekids.com/how-to-recognize-grooming-2/

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html

http://www.webwisekids.org/index.asp?page=webSafetyQuiz

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/safe_passage_teachers/risks_predators.cfm

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Safe-Screen-Name#Steps

http://www.nsteens.org/videos/gaming/

 

Questions:  

0. Name 4 examples of private information that should not be posted or given out.
0. What kind of information is okay to give out over the internet?
0. If you ever get involved in a chat room conversation that makes you feel uncomfortable or in danger for any reason, what should you do?
0. Name two ways you and other students can reduce the risk of being targeted by an online predator.
0. What should you do if someone online asks you to meet him or her in person? What does LMIRL stand for?
0. List three safety tips you learned about through your research.
0. When creating a screen name, what should you consider? Give an example of a good and bad screen name for yourself.
0. Other notes:

Internet Safety WebQuest Assignment Rubric

	Does not Meet	Approaches	Minimally Meets	Fully Meets	Exceeds
PowerPoint	Did not follow presentations principles, no pictures	Missed many principles, missing or bad pictures	Missed a few principles, okay pictures	Followed all but one principle, mostly good pictures	Followed all principles, great pictures
Presentation	Unprofessional, no elaboration	No elaboration, didn't face audience	Little elaboration, mostly faced audience, not persuasive	Some elaboration, mostly faced audience, somewhat persuasive	Well-prepared, professional, very persuasive
Information	Bare basics only, many inaccuracies	Lacks depth, inaccurate	Okay information, one inaccuracy	Good information, accurate	Very well-researched, accurate

The original website is found at http://coe.nevada.edu/slefevre/PlaySafe.html.