Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Uh oh! Several students at CMS have put themselves in danger on the Internet! Some students have given out personal information, some have bullied other students, and others, well let's not go there.
Parents and administrators want to ban the use of the Internet for good. They believe that the Internet is nothing more than an unsafe playground. After much pleading for the students by their Computer Literacy teacher, the administrators have agreed to discuss this issue at the next faculty meeting.
Will students lose Internet access at CMS? Or can the students of CMS change their decision?
Task
TASK
It is up to you to convince parents and administrators that students can use the Internet safely. First you must learn as much as you can about Internet Safety.
During this WebQuest you will visit several websites and answer questions. While you are exploring these websites make sure to look for possible rules.
At the next faculty meeting will present your 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.
GOOD LUCK!
Process
Process
Part I:
Define the terms below. Use the weblinks provided to answer the questions. 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.
1. What is cyberbullying? Cyber Bullying
2. What is netiquette? Netiquette
3. What is a social network website? Social Networking
4. What is an emoticon? Emoticons
Part II:
Answer the questions below. Use the weblinks provided to answer the questions. 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.
5. How many teenagers have had something embarrassing or mean and about them online?
6. How can you help prevent cyberbullying?
7. How can you be responsible online?
8. Why should you not type in all capital letters?
9. What are two examples of social network sites?
10. What are some examples of information you should not share on the Internet?
Part III:
From your the websites you have visited and the information you have learned, create a poster in Microsoft Word. Your poster must include the top ten ways to stay safe on the Internet. This poster will be shared at the next faculty meeting to lift the Internet ban!! Good Luck!
Evaluation
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
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Use of Internet |
Successfully uses suggested Internet links to find information and navigates within these sights easily without assistance. |
Usually able to use suggested Internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.
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Occasionally able to use suggested Internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. |
Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested Internet links and/or to navigate within these sights. |
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Title |
The title is creative and easy to read. |
Title is easily read and describes content well. |
Title may be hard to read or does not describe content. |
Title cannot be read and/or does not describe content. |
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Graphics |
All graphics are related and add to the poster. |
Almost all graphics are related and add to the poster. |
Several items are related and add to the poster. |
Graphics do not relate. |
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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 acceptably attractive, though it may be a bit messy. |
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. |
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Grammar & Spelling |
There are no spelling or grammar errors. |
There are 1-2 spelling or grammar errors. |
There are 3-4 spelling or grammar errors. |
There are more than 5 spelling or grammar errors. |
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Timeliness |
Project was completed on time. |
Project was one day late. |
Project was two days late. |
Project was over two days late. |
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File Save Format (FirstLastName_Internet Safety) |
Filed was saved in the correct format. |
N/A |
N/A |
Filed was not saved in the correct format. |
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Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations!
You have completed your WebQuest. By now you should understand more about Internet Safety, netiquette, social networking, and more. Please keep these ideas in mind at all times when you are using the Internet.
Credits
Original webquest by Erin Hagedorn, Kate Collins Middle School
Teacher Page
This WebQuest is designed to introduce the topic of Internet Safety with Middle School Students.