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Introduction
Internet Safety 2.0 is a curriculum web that aids in the instruction of Internet Safety. It introduces the students in an online format to the dangers of internet use. It educates them in how to Be Smart and Be Safe while on the internet. Students learn strategies on how to deal with real world situations that may arise while online.

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Aim
The Internet Safety 2.o initiative's aim is to promote the understanding of the dangers online so that middle school students will be better informed when making decision while online. This online learning environment will allow students to interact and get feedback on their decision making.

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Rationale
The generation of students currently taught is growing up in the digital age. They are using many different tools for communicating, accessing information, and entertainment than ever before. The current generation (or the Millennial Generation) is growing up in an era of Mass Communication and the internet. It is important as educators to educate the students on how important it is to be safe on the internet. Here is an article on CBS News called The Millennials Are Coming that better explain the characteristics of this generation.

It is important to insure the safety of our youth while in the digital communication age. By educating them about being safe on the internet they are more likely to make better choices when faced with difficult decisions in the future.

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Learners
These activities are designed for middle school students in the 7th and 8th grades. Although, this information is very helpful and could be used with older or younger students.

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Prerequisites
Before using the Internet Safety 2.0 Module, students should be able to use a printer, navigate the internet, be able to read at a 5th grade level, and have signed the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for the school district. They must demonstrate knowledge using a mouse and keyboard.

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Subject-Matter
The curriculum is based on the concepts of internet safety and protecting personal information.
Topics include:

Screennames and password
Protecting Private information
Indirect Information
Direct Information
Bullies and Predators
Proactive Protection
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Goals and Objectives
The goal of this curriculum is to educate students on the dangers that exist while using the internet. The goal is to better equip today's student with the tools to make good decisions when faced with situations that may be considered dangerous while online.
Learning Objectives

recognize ways personal information provided on the internet can be used to harm the user so that they will make responsible choices in what they reveal online
revise screen/user names and/or passwords to apply safety standards if needed
refuse to communicate with strangers who exhibit grooming tactics
refuse to meet face to face with Internet strangers
recognize and report suspicious behavior by an online stranger to a trusted adult
refuse to be a willing participant in inappropriate online relationships

Instructional Plan
Students will be learning in a combination of online activities and in class activities with their instructor. Due to the nature and security of Internet Safety, this is necessary to avoid contradictions.

7th Grade
In the 7th grade instruction, there is a total of two lessons. The activities involved in the lessons walk the students through the concepts. These activities will promote discussion and allow students to participate in the curriculum. At the end of each lesson there is an online assessment to assess the understanding of the lesson.

8th Grade
In the 8th grade instruction, there is a total of three lessons. The activities involved in the lessons will be a combination of online assessments and class work. There are two activities that involve group discussion and a group presentation.

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Materials

The following web pages:

File name	Purpose
index.php	Home page dedicated to main navigation of the site and the portal to Internet Safety 2.0
teachers.php	Instructional guide used to guide teachers who would like to use the information on the site.
7thgrade.php	Provides instructional materials and instruction to students learning about Internet Safety in the 7th Grade.
8thgrade.php	Provides instructional materials and instruction to students learning about Internet Safety in the 7th Grade.
contact.php	Provides an easy way for parents and students to keep in contact with the instructor.
nav.php	Provides a common navigation for each page of the web.
web.css	Provides the styles to the entire website in order to insure commonality throughout the site.
BeSmartBeSafe.pdf	Worksheet explaining some tips on how to be safe on the internet.
Brittany Story.pdf	Story about a girls named Brittany and a conversation she had online.
Cause and Effect.pdf	Worksheet that student will be using to demonstrate their knowledge of what could happen online if they are not aware of Internet Safety.
Grooming Process.pdf	Reference Sheet explaining the Grooming Process used by students to engage a discussion.
Group1.pdf Group2.pdf Group3.pdf Group4.pdf Group5.pdf	Reference sheets explaining different topics on Internet Safety used to produce presentations to give to the rest of the class.
ProfileActivity.pdf	Profile students are to fill out as an activity.
ReferencePage.pdf	Reference sheet explaining indirect information.
Script.pdf	True Life script used as an example of something that can happen online.
Student Survey.pdf	Student Survey given to 8th grade students.
project rubric.pdf	Rubric used to grade student projects.

Many of the materials can be printed in advance. This allows for the teacher to be prepared and allow for smooth activity transitions.

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Assessment and Evaluation - Grading Rubric
Students group project will be graded based on the project grading rubric.

Online Assessments will provide instant feedback to students as well as send the instructor feedback directly to the instructor's email address.