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Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum for K-12 Grade K The student will Internet Citizenship  Describe what the “Internet” is  Know the advisability of having adult assistance when using the Internet  Identify the people in the community who help keeps others safe Personal Safety  Understand concept of E-mail  Explain the concept of “stranger” and apply that concept to Internet use  Know the school‟s rules for using computers Internet Security  Define (age appropriate) virus  Compare “sick” people and “sick” computers  List one way to avoid a computer virus 1. Do not open E-mails without permission Internet Citizenship  Define a “community” as it relates to the Internet  Define “Website” to describe places in the Internet community  Define “ Internet citizen”  Navigate to a Website  Explain the importance of getting an adult help on the Internet  Identify the parents as the primary educators who make rules to keep children safe in both the physical and the Internet community  List ways students can be good Internet citizens Personal Safety  Define “uncomfortable” and relate it to Internet/E-mail use  List 5 FBI Internet Safety tips: o Never give out personal information o Never write someone who has made you feel uncomfortable o Never meet or visit with someone without your parent‟s permission o Tell an adult if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable o People online may not be who they say they are 1 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 1 of 14 2 Internet Security  Define “infected” as it relates to computers  Classify a computer virus as a type of computer program Internet Citizenship  List the rules for Internet safety  Compare physical community rules/laws to Internet rules  Build on the concept of an Internet community through interactive, hands-on practice Personal Safety  Discuss the importance of following the FBI rules for Internet use o Never give out personal information o Never write someone who has made you feel uncomfortable o Never meet or visit with someone without your parent‟s permission o Tell an adult if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable o People online may not be who they say they are Internet Security  Know that there are laws and consequences governing people who invent viruses  Discuss ways to prevent viruses or to protect computers against viruses Internet Citizenship  Identify URL as an Internet address  Identify ways of recognizing inappropriate Websites vs. appropriate ones  Describe what to do when an inappropriate Website appears (i.e., Click the „X‟ (close box) in the corner  Define E-mail  Discuss the importance of having parents present when using the Internet or E-mail Personal Safety  Discuss the importance of following the FBI rules for Internet use o Never give out personal information o Never write someone who has made you feel uncomfortable o Never meet or visit with someone without your parent‟s permission o Tell an adult if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable Page 2 of 14 3 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide o People online may not be who they say they are Define “trusted adult” Know the importance of talking to a “trusted adult” about things on the Internet or in E-mail that make students uncomfortable Internet Security  ?? Internet Citizenship Personal Safety  List at least four forms of Internet communication 1. Email 2. Blogging 3. Instant messaging 4. Chat Rooms  Define Buddy List as it relates to Instant Messaging  Define blogging  Discuss responsible uses of Email Internet Security  E-mail protocol and etiquette Cyber Bullying  Define Cyber Bullying  Compare Cyber Bullying to real life bullying  List tips for prevention of Cyber Bullying  Define netiquette  List rules of netiquette   Internet Citizenship  Compare Internet to physical community, highlighting the following similarities: 1. interaction between people 2. Examples of safe/appropriate and unsafe/inappropriate places 3. Strategies for age-appropriate travel Internet Security  Discuss Internet security issues, focusing on the following issues: 1. Define attachment 2. Attributes of viruses 3. Consequences of spam, forwarding, and viruses Personal Safety  Investigate and identify key concepts associated with responsible Page 3 of 14 4 5 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide and safe Internet choices and behaviors as they pertain to the following: 1. Providing personal information 2. Selecting screen names and passwords 3. Choosing online communication methods Predator Identification  Define Internet predators  Identify key characteristics of Internet predators  Discuss the grooming process of Internet predators  Identify proactive techniques to reduce risks of becoming the victim of an Internet predator Intellectual Property  Define “copyright”  Define “plagiarism”  List techniques to avoid plagiarism Cyber Bullying  Identify attributes and types of Cyber bullying  List techniques to avoid Cyber bullying 6 Internet Citizenship  Compare Internet to the physical community, with a focus on rules and responsibilities as citizens Internet Security  Discuss Internet security issues, focusing on the following issues: 1. Vocabulary associated with E-mail use 2. Attributes of computer viruses 3. Consequences of malicious behavior involved in online communication  Identify inappropriate E-mails as threatening or mean, hoaxes, scams, or SPAM.  Identify “hoaxes,” “scams,” and “SPAM‟  List at least four ways to handle inappropriate E-mail: 1. Don‟t open e-mail from people you don‟t know. 2. It‟s a good idea to ask permission from an adult before you open any E-mail. 3. If an E-mail contains inappropriate material, delete it. 4. Never respond to SPAM E-mail.  Explain that inappropriate Websites can be fixed so that responsible Internet citizens cannot get out of them very easily  List at least three ways to get out of an inappropriate Website: Page 4 of 14 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide 1. Click the „X‟ (close box) in the corner of the Web page 2. Click the back arrow 3. If all else fails, turn off the system completely 4. Personal Safety  Review key concepts associated with responsible and safe Internet choices and behaviors as they pertain to the following: 1. Providing personal information 2. Selecting screen names and passwords 3. Choosing online communication methods Predator Identification  Review definition of Internet predators  Identify key characteristics of Internet predators  Discuss the grooming process of Internet predators  Identify proactive techniques to reduce risks of becoming the victim of an Internet predator Intellectual Property  Identify material which qualifies as intellectual property  Discuss guidelines for using intellectual property correctly  Review definition of plagiarism  List techniques to avoid plagiarism Cyber Bullying  Review attributes and types of Cyber bullying  Discuss motivation for Cyber bullying  Review techniques to avoid Cyber bullying 7 Internet Citizenship  Compare Internet to the physical community, with a focus on the following: 1. Who participates 2. How people interact 3. The roles of community leaders Internet Security  Review definition of Cyber bullying  Recognize the signs of Cyber bullying  List the consequences of Cyber bullying  Discuss techniques for preventing or discouraging Cyber bullying Personal Safety  Review key concepts associated with responsible and safe Internet choices and behaviors as they pertain to the following: Page 5 of 14 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide 1. Providing personal information 2. Selecting screen names and passwords 3. Choosing online communication methods Predator Identification  Review definition of Internet predators  Identify key characteristics of Internet predators  Discuss the grooming process of Internet predators  Identify proactive techniques to reduce risks of becoming the victim of an Internet predator Intellectual Property (ideas you have before they are copyrighted)  Define “piracy” in regards to music, videos, or arts  Identify material which qualifies as intellectual property  Review the attributes and types of intellectual properties  Discuss copyright rules as they apply to student work Cyber Bullying  Review attributes and types of Cyber bullying  Review techniques to avoid and report Cyber bullying  Discuss consequences of Cyber bullying Homeland Security  Define Internet terrorism  Review definitions of hacking and malicious code (i.e. viruses and worms)  Integrate knowledge of terms to identify and comprehend the utilization of the Internet in Cyber terrorism and internet warfare 8 Internet Citizenship  Compare Internet to the physical community, with a focus on evaluating the appropriateness of Websites considering the following: 1. Age-group 2. Intended use 3. Reliability of information Internet Security  Discuss Internet security issues, with details on specific threats and consequences of the following: 1. Computer viruses 2. Trojan horses 3. Worms 4. Hacking Personal Safety Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 6 of 14 9-12 Review key concepts associated with responsible and safe Internet choices and behaviors as they pertain to the following: 1. Providing personal information 2. Selecting screen names and passwords 3. Choosing online communication methods Predator Identification  Review definition of Internet predators  Identify key characteristics of Internet predators  Discuss the grooming process of Internet predators  Identify proactive techniques to reduce risks of becoming the victim of an Internet predator Intellectual Property  Review definition of copyright  Review definition of plagiarism  Identify and discuss laws governing intellectual property Cyber Bullying  Expand definition of Cyber bullying to include Cyber stalking  Define online harassment  Identify and discuss laws governing harassment online Homeland Security  Review definitions of hacking, Internet terrorism, and malicious code (i.e. viruses and worms)  Integrate knowledge of terms to identify and comprehend the utilization of the Internet in Cyber terrorism and internet warfare Internet Citizenship  Compare Internet to the physical community  Identify and discuss Internet social issues, such as online identities and pornography  Classify appropriate vs. inappropriate online interactions Internet Security  Define terminology, including malicious code, virus, worm, Trojan horse, identity theft  Discuss Internet security issues, with details on specific threats and consequences of the following: 1. Computer viruses 2. Trojan horses 3. Worms 4. Hacking  Identify methods for maintaining security Personal Safety  Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 7 of 14 Review key concepts associated with responsible and safe Internet choices and behaviors as they pertain to the following: 1. Providing personal information 2. Selecting screen names and passwords 3. Choosing online communication methods 4. Securing online privacy Predator Identification  Review definition of Internet predators  Identify key characteristics of Internet predators  Discuss the grooming process of Internet predators  Identify proactive techniques to reduce risks of becoming the victim of an Internet predator Intellectual Property  Define property  Define intellectual property  Review definition of copyright  Review definition of plagiarism  Identify and discuss laws governing intellectual property Cyber Bullying  Expand definition of Cyber bullying to include Internet stalking  Define online harassment  Identify and discuss laws governing harassment online Homeland Security  Review definitions of hacking, Cyber terrorism, and malicious code (i.e. viruses and worms)  Identify and comprehend the utilization of the Internet in Cyber terrorism and internet warfare  Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 8 of 14 Most of this document was taken directly from the following sources: References Cumberland County Public Schools, VA. Internet Safety Scope and Sequence Curriculum for K-12. (2007). i-SAFE America, Inc. (2004). i-SAFE Scope and sequence. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from http://www.isafe.org Office of Educational Technology. Division of Technology & Human Resources. Virginia Department of Education. (2006) Internet guidelines and resources for Internet safety in schools. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/ Technology/OET/internet-safety-guidelines-resources.pdf. Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 9 of 14 Internet Safety Objectives and Responsibilities for Other Stakeholders Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers Internet Potential for Good  Recognize the value of Internet for learning, communication, and entertainment  Recognize the value of the Internet for career preparation Internet Potential for Harm  Understand and recognize potential Internet dangers, including pornography, hate literature, aggressive advertising, violent images, Cyber bullying, hacking, and Cyber terrorism  Identify possible dangers of social networking sites, such as MySpace  Realize the anonymity of many sites, including chat rooms and blogs  Recognize the possibility of obtaining viruses or hidden spyware from using e-mail or downloading files  Recognize the possibility of identity theft from providing information over the Internet Personal and Family Safety  Formulate plan for keeping self and family members safe on the Internet which includes 1. Reading and staying current about Internet safety 2. Discussing Internet safety with children 3. Encouraging children to report instances of Cyber bullying or instances when they feel uncomfortable online 4. Monitoring computer use 5. Looking for the warning signs of when a child might be in trouble  Understand procedure for reporting problems to Internet Service Provider or local law enforcement officials  Be aware of laws concerning use of Internet, including those pertaining to pirating music or software, gambling, copyright infringement, harassment, pornography, and libel Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 10 of 14 Teachers, TRTs, Library Media Specialists, Counselors, and Resource Officers Internet Potential for Good  Recognize the value of Internet for learning, communication, and entertainment  Recognize the value of the Internet for career preparation  Create age-appropriate activities for students that take into account varying developmental stages and Internet skills Internet Potential for Harm  Understand and recognize potential Internet dangers, including pornography, hate literature, aggressive advertising, violent images, Cyber bullying, hacking, and Cyber terrorism  Identify possible dangers of social networking sites, such as MySpace  Realize the anonymity of many sites, including chat rooms and blogs  Recognize the possibility of obtaining viruses or hidden spyware from using e-mail or downloading files  Recognize the possibility of identity theft from providing information over the Internet Parental Contact  Develop plan for maintaining open communication with parents about students‟ academic Internet use  Provide information on Websites about Internet Safety when appropriate Responsibilities for Promoting Student Safety  Formulate plan for making students aware of dangers of Internet, which should include seamless integration into everyday use of Internet  Remain up-to-date on Internet safety issues and provide accurate, timely information to students and parents  Encourage children to report instances of Cyber bullying or instances when they feel uncomfortable online to appropriate school personnel or parents  Monitor computer use at all times  Look for the warning signs of when a child might be in trouble  Know and enforce school policies on use of electronic media and computer usage  Understand procedure for reporting infractions and problems  Be aware and make students aware of laws concerning use of Internet, including those pertaining to pirating music or software, gambling, copyright infringement, harassment, Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 11 of 14   pornography, and libel Put in place safeguards for students, such as Internet filters, procedures for checking Internet histories, installing network tracking controls and reviewing the generated reports, and staying current with new tools that allow students to visit restricted sites Establish and post rules for safe Internet use near computers in classrooms, libraries, and labs and remind students of the rules regularly Administrators Internet Potential for Good  Recognize the value of Internet for education and ensure that it is being used throughout the school/division  Stay up-to-date with new developments in capabilities Internet Potential for Harm  Understand and recognize potential Internet dangers, including pornography, hate literature, aggressive advertising, violent images, Cyber bullying, hacking, Cyber terrorism, social networking, blogging, chat rooms, and instant messaging  Understand the potential risks of using the Internet for instruction and technology networks for data collection, storage, and communication Responsibilities  Oversee all aspects of the Internet safety program by 1. reviewing annually the division‟s technology infrastructure with appropriate technology staff, making improvements as needed 2. monitoring the quality and effectiveness of Internet safety information presented to the respective stakeholder groups 3. incorporating Internet safety into the division‟s professional development plans and community outreach programs 4. schedule continuing professional development to keep educators aware of the most recent Internet safety developments  Remain up-to-date with new developments in vulnerabilities and legal issues related to the Internet and school responsibilities  Formulate a plan for systematic review of policies and procedures to be carried out at least yearly Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 12 of 14 School Boards Provide appropriate security and safety measures for technology Communication  Inform parents regularly about new Internet safety information  Ensure that both parents and students are aware of consequences associated with violations of the acceptable use policy Internet Potential for Good  Recognize the value of Internet for education and ensure that it is being used throughout the school/division  Stay up-to-date with new developments in capabilities Internet Potential for Harm  Understand and recognize potential Internet dangers, including pornography, hate literature, aggressive advertising, violent images, Cyber bullying, hacking, Cyber terrorism, social networking, blogging, chat rooms, and instant messaging  Understand the potential risks of using the Internet for instruction and technology networks for data collection, storage, and communication Responsibilities  Review and approve the division‟s revised acceptable use policy and implementation plan as presented by the superintendent  Ensure that the policy complies with current federal, state, and local laws relating to Internet safety  Remain up-to-date with new developments in vulnerabilities and legal issues related to the Internet and school responsibilities  Review plan for systematic evaluation of policies and procedures to be carried out at least yearly  Appoint an administrator(s) to make sure this policy is implemented  Provide funding for appropriate security and safety technology Communication  Inform parents regularly about new Internet safety information  Ensure that both parents and students are aware of consequences associated with violations of the acceptable use policy  Provide funding for better communication and training as well as evaluation for its effectiveness  Page 13 of 14 Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide  Review the Internet safety component of the acceptable use policy to ensure that it emphasizes that protecting children is a high priority References Cumberland County Public Schools, VA. Internet Safety Scope and Sequence Curriculum for K-12. (2007). i-SAFE America, Inc. (2004). i-SAFE Scope and sequence. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from http://www.isafe.org Office of Educational Technology. Division of Technology & Human Resources. Virginia Department of Education. (2006) Internet guidelines and resources for Internet safety in schools. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/ Technology/OET/internet-safety-guidelines-resources.pdf. Mecklenburg County Public Schools Internet Safety Curriculum Guide Page 14 of 14