Brief Description

Students will learn about Internet safety and then teach someone, outside of the classroom, what they have learned.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

Students know and are able to do the following:

• 2T-F1 Demonstrate respect for other students while using technology
• 2T-F2 Practice responsible use of software
• 2T-F3 Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide

2SS-F3 Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

Academic

• Students will be introduced to the concept of the Internet as a community and why awareness is important for everyone.
• Students will be introduced to the concept of safety awareness, why safety awareness is important for everyone, and how to recognize problems.
• Students will understand the importance of keeping personal information to oneself; revealing personal information puts kids and possibly their entire family at risk.
• Students will be introduced to the concept of empowerment.

• Students will be introduced to the concept of community on the net.
• Students will be introduced to safety awareness on the net.
• Students will learn how e-mail is a fantastic tool, but to also demonstrate that potentially dangerous private conversations can occur.
• Safety-trained students will be empowered to teach others how to be safe on the net.

None necessary

Materials

Computer(s) with Internet access, pencil, paper

Accommodations for Special Needs

Depending on disability and IEP, use peer/adult tutoring and cooperative grouping especially for reading the Disney site activities.  Additional time may also be required.
Accelerated students who finish early may assist peers or check out an Internet Safety Game to “play for fun.”  They may also visit the following site for a Daffy Dave Safety Song.

Procedures

The student page is located at http://www.amphi.com/~llafaye/intersafe.html

1.  Discuss that we use the Internet for fun and as a place to research information.  Introduce the concept of the Internet as a community. We all go to Wilson K-8 School because we have something in common. We visit sites on the Internet because we have something in common - specific interests.

To give students a better feel for similar interests and community, have them come up with a list of their favorite TV shows.  Discuss the similarities and differences, then discuss how students with like interests may become a part of the same web site community, and how big that community can be. Ask how many people hate one of the TV shows picked, then discuss how negative people could enter that show's Internet community and cause a disruption.

Discuss privacy issues--how we don't disclose information about ourselves to strangers. For example, we don't accept rides or have private conversations with strangers.  Don't do it online either.

2.  Discuss what safety awareness means, such as being aware of danger or spotting problems.  Discuss what students feel is unsafe behavior in everyday life.  Examples might include talking to strangers, giving out personal information, getting into fights, or lying to teacher or parents.  Discuss the use of awareness as a tool for protecting yourself.  Students need to be aware of their surroundings, and know what's going on at all times.  Discuss ways to recognize troublemakers and potentially harmful people.  Students may suggest that they curse, they yell, they ask for personal information, they follow me, or they make me feel threatened or uncomfortable.

Discuss why it might feel safer to give out personal information on the Internet.  Students might include the idea that no one can see us or touch us, they are so far away, you give them a fake name, or its just words on a computer screen.  Is it really safer?

Discuss that the same things that make students feel threatened in everyday life can also apply when they are online.  Talk about what students can do when they feel that way.  Discuss personal experiences on the net, and how the students handled the situation.  There are rules that will help us make the right choices when we are on the Internet.  See if Mr. Toad can help students in a Disney safety lesson on Netiquette, while completing episode 3.

3.  Discuss what personal information means.  Examples may include real name, location, phone number, school, parent’s information, friend’s information, and family information. Discuss when it is appropriate to reveal personal information--with the permission of your parents.  Again, reiterate why it might feel safer to give out personal information on the Internet, but why it is not.

Discuss what to do when people ask for your personal information.  Tell them that you do not reveal such information, and if you have to, stop talking to them.

Discuss what to do when you come to a site that requires personal information.  You must get your teacher or parent's permission before entering any information. Ask that they come look at the site first.  You may wish to visit some Internet sites that require registration to demonstrate who requires personal information and for what purpose.

For a Disney safety lesson on personal information, let the Three Little Pigs help students complete episode 1. If students have extra time, they may choose to check out the “Top 10 Netiquette Tips” at the bottom of the web site.

4.  Discuss the responsibilities of having access to an e-mail account such as reading and responding to your mail regularly; checking your mail for spelling, punctuation and grammar before sending it; and not responding to strangers.  Discuss what to do when attached files are received.  Explain that students must let their parents or teachers know about the files and download them only with permission.  Not only may the graphics not be suitable, but some files could harm your computer.  Discuss what to do when you receive e-mail that makes you uncomfortable.  Make your parents or teachers aware of all harassing or threatening mail or anything that makes you feel uncomfortable--no matter what the reason.

For a great Disney safety lesson on e-mail and attachments, let Snow White help students complete episode 2.

Parents and teachers may establish the same kinds of rules and responsible behavior for Internet use as they set for kids in general.  Students may visit a site for the 10 Golden Rules on Internet Safety or Rules for Online Safety to review these rules.

5.  Discuss how sharing information about Internet safety with a “buddy” will help them.  You may want students to choose a buddy outside of their class to share their Internet safety training with.  My class will share with their parents during our next Buddy Night.  Discuss what points students should teach their buddy to empower them too.  For example, never giving out personal information, never being rude or disruptive, never downloading strange files, telling grown-ups when there are problems or something that makes them uncomfortable.  Instruct students to decide on at least five of the most important Internet safety tips to teach their buddy.

Students may choose to complete either the Test Your Internet Smarts with Doug or take an Online Internet Safety Quiz.

Students will teach a “buddy” what they’ve learned about Internet safety.  Upon completion of the student’s lesson, the buddy will write a list of five ideas learned from the student “teacher”.

Students will download and complete the rubric from a Word file attachment:
Scroll to the bottom of the lesson at http://www.amphi.com/~llafaye/intersafe.html to check it out