Internet+Ethics

=Internet Ethics WebQuest =

This lesson was developed because of a need for high school students to know and understand the ethical use of Internet and computer technology. A lack of student understanding of ethical use of Internet and computer technology has been observed by educators, heads of business, and the communications media for several years. A committee at our high school called the “Goals Committee” identified the necessity of instructing students in ethical use of the Internet and computer technology resources. Many instructors had complained that students were copying and pasting information from the Internet and handing it in as their own work. Some students were also wasting time playing games on the Internet or spending a lot of time in chat rooms. The Goals Committee recommended that the students be required to learn about ethical use of the Internet and computer resources, and that it should be taught along with the current computer curriculum. The media has also reported the problems high schools and universities have had with students handing in plagiarized work or papers purchased over the Internet. The business community as well has reported that companies lose money from lack of productivity as employees spend Internet and computer time on personal e-mail, shopping, and even pornography.

**[|Conclusion]**
Students should download and print a copy of the [|Note Taking Guide] to use as they take the notes.

** __First__ **Visit at least three of the following sites and take notes to answer:
What is a Code of Ethics, how it affects your use of computers at this school, and if you go on to college or get a job how can it affect your use of Internet and computer resources at those places. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information. You may use the Ethics notes form by downloading and saving it to your file folder. Click inside each portion and fill out. Remember to save it as **Ethics** [|**Download**]
 * 1) **http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/ethics.htm#part1**
 * 2) **http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-computer/**
 * 3) **http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/netiquet.htm#new**
 * 4) **http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/basics/principles/**
 * 5) **http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/library/computerlit/scenarios.html**
 * 6) **http://www.doug-johnson.com/ethics/2game.html**
 * 7) **http://networking.earthweb.com/netsysm/article.php/625221**
 * 8) **http://cil.usu.edu/etmodprint.htm**
 * 9) **http://www.computerlearning.org/articles/respmyth.htm**
 * 10) **ftp://nic.merit.edu/documents/rfc/rfc1087.txt**

//**[|Click on the link to take the online test on Ethics]**. Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us//)

=== Second Visit at least three of the following sites and take notes on what Copyright is and how it affects what you can and cannot copy and use from the Internet. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information.===
 * 1) **http://www.lib.utsystem.edu/copyright/**
 * 2) **http://www.cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf**
 * 3) **http://www.htmlgoodies.com/tutors/copyright.html**
 * 4) **http://www.copyright.com/CopyrightResources/default.asp**
 * 5) **http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/copyright/copyright.shtm**
 * 6) **http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/**
 * 7) **http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html**
 * 8) **http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/**

//[|﻿﻿Click here to take the online test on Copyright.] Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us)//

===**__ Third __**visit at least three of the following sites and take notes on what Plagiarism is, how to cite resources or give credit where credit is due. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information.===
 * 1) **http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/plagdoc.html**
 * 2) **http://ec.hku.hk/plagiarism/introduction.htm**
 * 3) **http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/netciteFARQ.html**
 * 4) **http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/isitplag.html**
 * 5) **http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/sumparquo.html**
 * 6) **http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/research/r_plagiar.html**
 * 7) **http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html**
 * 8) **http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/plagiarism.html**

//[|Click here to take an online test on Plagiarism.]Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us)//

**__Fourth__**
visit at least three of the following sites and take notes on Privacy (what belongs to them and their rights; cookies) on the Internet. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information.
 * 1) @http://responsiblenetizen.org/onlinedocs/documents/eyeballs.html
 * 2) @http://www.howstuffworks.com/cookie.htm
 * 3) @http://privacy.net/issues
 * 4) http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm
 * 5) @http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/idprivacy/priv_index.shtml
 * 6) @http://www.privacyalliance.org/
 * 7) @http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/kidz.htm

//**[|Click here to take an online test on Privacy.]**Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us)//

===**__ Fifth __**visit at least three of the following sites and take notes on E-mail uses and abuses and proper usage. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information.===
 * 1) **http://www.everythingemail.net/**
 * 2) **http://www.webfoot.com/advice/email.top.html**
 * 3) **http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/email.htm**
 * 4) **http://www.everythingemail.net/email_glossary.html**
 * 5) **http://www.emailreplies.com/**
 * 6) **http://www.iwillfollow.com/email.htm**
 * 7) **http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/shallwestart.html**
 * 8) **http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/courtesy1.html**

[|Click here to take an online test on Email]//Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us)//

===**__ Sixth __**visit at least three of the following sites and take notes on Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs), what their school policy is and how it compares to other policies. In your notes make sure you document (cite your sources) where you got the information.===
 * 1) **Weber School District Acceptable Use Policy**
 * 2) **http://www.ogden.k12.ut.us/hr.php?code=930-hr**
 * 3) **http://www.rice.edu/armadillo/acceptable.html**
 * 4) **http://www.covis.nwu.edu/info/network-use-policy.html**
 * 5) **http://www.aupaction.com/aupsonweb.html**
 * 6) **http://www.aupaction.com/aup_business.htm**

//[|Click here to take an online test on AUPs.]Type your name, first and last, in the name box and take the test. At the end of the test enter my e-mail address in the box to send your results (jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us)//

__//**Creating the presentation**//__
As you are taking notes, think about the information you are gathering. Could you make a chart, a list, or use examples that would make it easier to present the information you gathered? Refer to the rubrics to plan for your presentation -- use them as a guide. As you start your presentations, choose a good title that introduces your topic.You may also choose a background theme, or create your own backgrounds for each slide. On your introduction page you should have a statement or “hook” to gain the audiences attention. For the next slide you must state the purpose of the presentation and list the topics you will cover.

For each topic you will create a separate slide and list in outline form the main points.

After the pages for the six topics you will add a slide with a strong statement that summarizes how and what you feel or think about this topic of Internet Ethics.

Next you will make a slide which summarizes any actions the audience should take as a result of learning this material.

Lastly, you will make a slide giving credit to those sites or persons you acquired information from and thank them.

Now, print out “Note pages,” a handout with 4 slides per page, and an outline view to hand in. Open PowerPoint, click on **File** > **Send to** > **Microsoft Word** > **Notes below slide** > **OK**. This will export your presentation text to the word processor. Now they must edit and change your notes and outline into an essay.

Both the presenation and the essay are due one week from now.

[|Grading Rubrics]

Adapted from 'Computer Technology Ethics WebQuest' by Grant Harkness