TechStandards

Technology Standards
In this lesson, students will
 * develop an understanding of how to ethically and safely use the internet at home, school, and in society
 * be introduced to the district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
 * learn how to create a strong password and why they should not share their passwords with others
 * create a public service announcement on one of the listed topics related to the safe use of the internet.

Standard 2.
Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society. This standard
 * relates to social, ethical, and human issues. It promotes positive attitudes toward the uses of technology, as well as responsible use of information. This standard also includes recognition of technology’s impact on civic participation, the democratic process, and the environment;
 * aims to ensure that students understand general rules for safe Internet practices, including how to protect their personal information on the Internet;
 * is to help students develop an awareness of the personal image that they convey through the information they post on the Internet;
 * aims to ensure that students understand federal and state laws regarding computer crimes; and
 * supports students in exhibiting leadership for digital citizenship.

Grade Level 9-12
Standard 2. Ethics


 * ** G9-12: 2.1 Demonstrate compliance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy. **
 * ** G9-12: 2.2 Explain issues related to the responsible use of technology (e.g., privacy, security). **
 * ** G9-12: 2.6 Give examples of the appropriate and responsible use of communication tools (e.g., chats, instant messaging, blogs, wikis). **
 * ** G9-12: 2.7 Discuss misuse of technology for personal and commercial reasons (e.g., software piracy, unauthorized file sharing/downloading, virus spreading, and hacking); explain possible consequences. **

When computer security professionals talk about computer safety and security, they use many words that the ordinary person may not use. Understanding these terms are important for your personal information safe. In this lesson, groups of 2-4 students will create a public service message to educate the public of the dangers of their term. Each public service message should include:
 * The term definition
 * Ways to practice personal online safety to avoid harm from the danger posed by the team's term.

Pre-Assessment
Rate your Netiquette Knowledge Security Smarts Quiz

Video for watching in class
High School Internet / Facebook Safety and Privacy Talk by Dave Taylor media type="custom" key="26234988"

Your Assignment - Create a Public Service Annoucement
When computer security professionals talk about computer safety and security, they use many words that the ordinary person may not use. Understanding these terms are important for your personal information safe. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups of 2 to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to educate the public of the dangers of their term.

Students will create one of the following: > Online posters should include multimedia. This may include text, images, videos, and music. > Quiz should include informative answers to the questions.
 * The Public Service Announcement (PSA).**
 * **Online poster** (using Glogster, Prezi, or similar Web 2.0 technology)
 * **Comic Strip** (using PowToon, or similar Web 2.0 technology)
 * **1 minute video** (using Explain Everything, Screen-cast-omatic, video cameras)
 * Create an **online quiz** to test the class on their knowledge of the subject (use Quizlet, or ProProfs Quiz maker).

Each public service message should include:
 * The term definition
 * The dangers posed
 * Ways to avoid harm from the danger posed


 * Be creative!** As you are creating your PSA, think about including:
 * Poems
 * Raps
 * Songs
 * Skits
 * Artwork
 * Be informative!** Include
 * Lists of ways to stay safe
 * Include links of where to get more information

Topics and Resources
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 * ==Topic== || ==Resources== ||
 * ===Computer Security=== || Secure Passwords in Plain English
 * ===Computer Security=== || Secure Passwords in Plain English

Sites: media type="youtube" key="aIBHCUNVm5Y" width="560" height="315"
 * @http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/01/20/worst-passwords/22056847/
 * @http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0009-computer-security
 * OnGuardOnline.gov ||
 * ===Phishing=== || Phishing Scams in Plain English

Sites:
 * @http://www.onguardonline.gov/phishing
 * OnGuardOnline.gov ||
 * ===Malware=== || Viruses, Worms, Trojans ... Oh My

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 * @http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0011-malware
 * @https://www.staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/keep-a-clean-machine/malware-and-botnets ||
 * ===Social Networking Safety=== || media type="custom" key="26235048"

Think before you post media type="custom" key="26235062"

Topic Ideas: Sites: media type="custom" key="26234980"
 * What is personal information? Why should you keep it private?
 * What could you do to be safer online?
 * http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety/social-networking-safety
 * http://www.netsmartz.org/TeensTalkBack/SocialNetworking
 * https://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online
 * Common Sense Media's Internet Safety Tips for High School Students ||
 * Playing and Staying Safe Online || Playing and staying Safe Online -[| IKeepSafe Videos]

Sites:
 * OnGuardOnline.gov
 * Common Sense Media's Internet Safety Tips for High School Students ||
 * ===Privacy and Online Reputation=== || media type="custom" key="26234956"

Protecting Reputations Online in Plain English

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 * IKeepSafe Online Reputation
 * Online Reputation Management for High School Students
 * Common Sense Media's Internet Safety Tips for High School Students ||

Spyware
Sites: > Viruses, Email Viruses, Trojan Horse, Worm > Identity Theft
 * http://www.onguardonline.gov/media/game-0002-beware-spyware
 * http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm

Cookies: Good or bad?

Hacked Email
 * http://abcnews.go.com/Business/top-things-email-hacked/story?id=19715483

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Online Security Assessment
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Brain Pop - Internet Safety
 * Elementary Links**

**Teacher Resources:**
>> [|Martha Dillner -][]
 * IKeepSafe Digital Reputation Manual
 * Teaching Ethics - []
 * A dozen ways to teach Ethical and Safe technology use in the classroom - [|http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/blue-skunk-blog/2010/12/26/a-dozen-ways-to-teach-ethical-and-safe-technology-use.html_]
 * Tools for teaching Cyber Ethics - []
 * Online Ethics - NY TImes - []
 * Internet Safety and Ethics for the Classroom
 * Search computer ethics online privacy on Youtube.
 * PBS Technology and Ethics ideas []
 * Lesson Plan Booster: Digital Literacy and Online Ethics - See more at: [|http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson-plan-booster/cyber-ethics.shtml#sthash.BVImezIO.dpuf]
 * Internet Safety Lessons - []
 * Digital Citizenship - []
 * Internet Safety - @https://sites.google.com/a/lynnfield.k12.ma.us/lps-tech-integration/home/internet-safety