Information Literacy (4/8)

Here is today's agenda (please copy it into your planner):

1) WARM UP: Quick Search

-use Google to find tools/websites for your Blogging

Assignment

2) INTERNET SAFETY LESSON

You sometimes go to chat rooms and social networking sites, play games online with others, which sometimes leads to striking up conversations with strangers. However, you are not aware that this is like opening up your front door to people you don't know. It's time to learn what information you need to keep personal to stay safe. Us the following resources to answer the questions below: http://www.safekids.com/how-to-recognize-grooming-2/ http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/safe_passage_teachers/risks_predators.cfm http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Safe-Screen-Name#Steps http://www.nsteens.org/videos/gaming/ Questions: Name 4 examples of private information that should not be posted or given out. What kind of information is okay to give out over the internet? If you ever get involved in a chat room conversation that makes you feel uncomfortable or in danger for any reason, what should you do? Name two ways you and other students can reduce the risk of being targeted by an online predator. What should you do if someone online asks you to meet him or her in person? What does LMIRL stand for? List three safety tips you learned about through your research. When creating a screen name, what should you consider? Give an example of a good and bad screen name for yourself. Other notes:

3) BLOGGING ASSIGNMENT

-you should have your 2nd blog entry finished by

the end of class today.

-5th entry is DUE by Thursday

Objective: SWBAT understand the importance of proper

use of the internet by completing an internet safety webquest

AAPOAL.

Learning Log: Explain three reasons why it's important to keep

yourself safe while using the internet.