unit 2 surfing the web how to use the internet safely, effectively, responsibly and resourcefully…...
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Unit 2Unit 2
Surfing the Web
How to use the internet safely, effectively, responsibly and resourcefully…
Surfing the Web
How to use the internet safely, effectively, responsibly and resourcefully…
Why should students learn how to use the Internet?
Why should students learn how to use the Internet?
There are three essential skills students gain by learning to use the Internet:
1. Communicating 2. Researching 3. Problem-solving
These skills can be taught without the Internet, but most businesses apply these skills through telecommunication systems like the Internet.
When students use technology, they show positive gains in achievement on researcher constructed tests, standardized tests, and national tests (Milken Exchange on Educational Technology)
There are three essential skills students gain by learning to use the Internet:
1. Communicating 2. Researching 3. Problem-solving
These skills can be taught without the Internet, but most businesses apply these skills through telecommunication systems like the Internet.
When students use technology, they show positive gains in achievement on researcher constructed tests, standardized tests, and national tests (Milken Exchange on Educational Technology)
7 things you should know before using the internet:
7 things you should know before using the internet:
1. All students (and parents) must sign an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). The AUP spells out exactly what Internet activities are allowed.
2. Students should never be left alone when using the Internet at school. Supervision is required.
3. Students should alert the teacher or librarian immediately if they encounter an inappropriate site. Encountering an inappropriate site can happen; problems arise if a student lingers at the site without alerting the teacher.
1. All students (and parents) must sign an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). The AUP spells out exactly what Internet activities are allowed.
2. Students should never be left alone when using the Internet at school. Supervision is required.
3. Students should alert the teacher or librarian immediately if they encounter an inappropriate site. Encountering an inappropriate site can happen; problems arise if a student lingers at the site without alerting the teacher.
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4. Students are not allowed to download large files, such as MP3's. It reduces the bandwidth for everyone trying to use the Internet.
5. Students should never give out their personal information on the Internet.
6. Students are not allowed to enter chat rooms or participate in online game playing.
7. Internet use is a privilege, not a right. The privilege can be taken away for inappropriate use.
4. Students are not allowed to download large files, such as MP3's. It reduces the bandwidth for everyone trying to use the Internet.
5. Students should never give out their personal information on the Internet.
6. Students are not allowed to enter chat rooms or participate in online game playing.
7. Internet use is a privilege, not a right. The privilege can be taken away for inappropriate use.
Think before you post.....Think before you post.....
Yahoo Kidz videos
Internet Safety
What basic Internet browser knowledge and skills do I need?
What basic Internet browser knowledge and skills do I need?
The 5 Important Elements of Electronic Information Sources:
The 5 Important Elements of Electronic Information Sources:
AuthorityObjectivityAccuracyCurrencyValue
AuthorityObjectivityAccuracyCurrencyValue
AuthorityAuthority
Who is the author?Is the author an expert?Who is sponsoring the site? Is the
sponsor reputable?Are you led to additional information
about the author or sponsors?
Who is the author?Is the author an expert?Who is sponsoring the site? Is the
sponsor reputable?Are you led to additional information
about the author or sponsors?
Why???Why???
Anyone can publish anything on the web…
Hard to determine web pages’ authorship…
Even if signed, qualifications are given…
Sponsorship is usually not indicated…
Anyone can publish anything on the web…
Hard to determine web pages’ authorship…
Even if signed, qualifications are given…
Sponsorship is usually not indicated…
ObjectivityObjectivity
Why is the page on the web? Is it to inform, give the facts or data?
Is the page actually an ad disguised as information?
Is the page designed to sway opinion?What are the intentions behind the
page?
Why is the page on the web? Is it to inform, give the facts or data?
Is the page actually an ad disguised as information?
Is the page designed to sway opinion?What are the intentions behind the
page?
Why???Why???
Goals of the sponsors/authors aren’t clearly stated…
Web often serves as a “soapbox”
Goals of the sponsors/authors aren’t clearly stated…
Web often serves as a “soapbox”
AccuracyAccuracy
Where did the author get the information?
Is the information reliable and error free?
If there are links to other sources, are they reliable?
Is there a list of resources or a bibliography?
Where did the author get the information?
Is the information reliable and error free?
If there are links to other sources, are they reliable?
Is there a list of resources or a bibliography?
Why???Why???
Anyone can publish anything on the Web…
Web resources are rarely fact checked…
No web standards currently exist to ensure accuracy…
Anyone can publish anything on the Web…
Web resources are rarely fact checked…
No web standards currently exist to ensure accuracy…
CurrencyCurrency
Is the page dated?Is it current enough?Undated information is no better than
anonymous information.
Is the page dated?Is it current enough?Undated information is no better than
anonymous information.
CoverageCoverage
What does this page offer that is not found elsewhere?
How in-depth is the material?Is this resource comprehensive or
selective?Why is the information useful?
What does this page offer that is not found elsewhere?
How in-depth is the material?Is this resource comprehensive or
selective?Why is the information useful?
Apply the 5 W’s prior to using a webpage as a resource:
Apply the 5 W’s prior to using a webpage as a resource:
Who wrote the page and are they an expert?
Where does the information come from?What is the purpose of the site?When was the site created or updated?Why is the information useful to their
research?
Who wrote the page and are they an expert?
Where does the information come from?What is the purpose of the site?When was the site created or updated?Why is the information useful to their
research?
Anatomy of a URL(Uniform Resource Locator)
http://www.nasa.gov
Anatomy of a URL(Uniform Resource Locator)
http://www.nasa.gov
anatomy of a URLhttp:// HyperText Transfer Protocol
(Internet address)www: World Wide Web - most but not
all addresses contain this;Next part of the address is the name of
the computer or the “server” (the Big Kahuna at Erwin!)
anatomy of a URLhttp:// HyperText Transfer Protocol
(Internet address)www: World Wide Web - most but not
all addresses contain this;Next part of the address is the name of
the computer or the “server” (the Big Kahuna at Erwin!)
http://www.nasa.gov
Domain Designator tells what type of group owns the server, for example:
http://www.nasa.gov
Domain Designator tells what type of group owns the server, for example:
org = organization gov =government k12._.us = public
schools mil = military
agency
org = organization gov =government k12._.us = public
schools mil = military
agency
com = business edu = university net = network aus = australia
com = business edu = university net = network aus = australia
What’s the difference between a URL and a search engine?
What’s the difference between a URL and a search engine?
ResourcesResources
http://fc.thompson.k12.co.us/~pdd/instructionalweb/page1.htm
http://www.2learn.ca/evaluating/div2netscheck2.html
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=660&title=Think_Before_You_Post
http://safely.yahoo.com/
http://fc.thompson.k12.co.us/~pdd/instructionalweb/page1.htm
http://www.2learn.ca/evaluating/div2netscheck2.html
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=660&title=Think_Before_You_Post
http://safely.yahoo.com/