Mrs. DeForest - Internet Safety WebQuest

Roselle Middle School > Media Center > Internet Safety WebQuest

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Internet Safety WebQuest

INTRODUCTION

After an emergency meeting of the PTO committee, the parents of Roselle Middle 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 RMS 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 RMS 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. At the next PTO meeting, you and your team will present a PowerPoint presentation that covers Internet Safety. To accomplish this goal, you and your team will each choose a different role and gather information about 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.

PROCESS

1. As a group, review the following roles. Then determine which role each member of your team will play.

Cyberbully Cindy
Netiquette Nate
Social Sally
Chatty Chris

2. Record your assignments on the role sheet. Turn this sheet into your teacher.

3. As a group look over the rubrics to make sure you understand exactly what is expected of you.

4. Return to the role which you have been assigned and review what is expected for your person. Make sure and look over the questions related to your topic.

5. 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. Use only the links provided. Also make sure to keep an eye out for possible additions to your Top 10 List of ways to stay safe on the internet.

6. After you have all your questions answered, you will meet with other people with the same topic and compare notes. You can clarify answers to questions.

7. Each member of the group must create two slides pertaining to his/her area of expertise. Create your presentation using no background or special fonts; as a group, you will decide upon font, background, color scheme, etc.

8. All members of the group should check ALL pages to make sure everything is correct (spelling, grammar, formatting). You will receive a group grade for the PowerPoint! Each person is responsible for presenting the information on his/her page. The presentation score will be individual.

9. Compile your list of the Top 10 ways to stay safe on the internet.

10. Create a poster according to the guidelines. The poster is an individual grade.

Cyberbully Cindy

Role:/Task
You are nice in person, but online-watch out! You take advantage of the anonymity of the internet to let your mean side take over, saying things to people you would NEVER say face to face. It's time to find out the consequences of your actions and the steps to prevent them.

Resources

Assignment Notebook: pages 8-11 in Online Safety section

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

Role:/Task
You are always trying to be as nice as you can be. You have learned all the rules of proper etiquette in your day-to-day experience. But you sometimes hurt other people's feelings online accidentally. It's time to learn how to correspond properly online so there is no miscommunication--or worse!

Resources

Assignment Notebook: pages 6-7, 12-14 in Online Safety section

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:

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

Social Sally

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.

Resources

Assignment Notebook: pages 2-5 in Online Safety section

BrainPOP: Watch video under Digital Citizenship called Social Networking

http://www.safekids.com/safe-blogging-tips/

http://www.nsteens.org/videos/social-networking/

http://www.onguardonline.gov/socialnetworking_youth.html

http://www.2smrt4u.com/Tips

http://ikeepsafe.org/PRC/videotutorials/myspace/index.html

Questions:

What is a social network website?
Give two social network website examples.
What is one good thing about social networking?
Who should you add as friends?
Why should you be careful about what types of photos you post? For example, why would it be bad to post a photo of yourself wearing a school t-shirt?
What can you do to keep others from contacting you or looking at your information?
What specific information should you not post or give out?
What should you do if someone is making you feel uncomfortable?
Other notes:

Chatty Chris

Role:
You sometimes go to chat rooms and social networking sites, play games online with others, which sometimes leads to striking up conversations with strangers. However, you are not aware that this is like opening up your front door to people you don't know. It's time to learn what information you need to keep personal to stay safe.

Resources

Assignment Notebook: pages 4-5 in Online Safety section

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:

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

Internet Safety WebQuest Group Project Rubric

(0-4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

PowerPoint

Did not follow PP 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

Group Total: _____/16 points

Information

Bare basics only, many inaccuracies

Lacks depth, inaccurate

Okay information, one inaccuracy

Good information, accurate

Very well-researched, accurate

Individual Total: ______/8 points

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Overall grade: _____/24 points

Making A Poster : Internet Safety Tips

Teacher Name: Mrs. DeForest

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Content - Accuracy	At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.	Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.
Title	Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative.	Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well.	Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well.	The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well.
Graphics - Relevance	All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.	Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
Labels	All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.
Required Elements	The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.	All required elements are included on the poster.	All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.	Several required elements were missing.
Attractiveness	The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Grammar	There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.	There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.	There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.	There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Date Created: Feb 09, 2007 02:21 pm (CST)

Modified with permission from Stacy LeFevre. The original website is found at http://coe.nevada.edu/slefevre/PlaySafe.html.

Posted for the use of Roselle Middle School students only. If you are a teacher and would like to use this at your school, please email cdeforest@sd12.k12.il.us for permission.

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