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Key Information for Teaching with the Internet
1. What is the Internet?
An Electronic forum for communication. A system that communicates through satellite and tethering to relay communications worldwide. A way to connect one computer network to another. (Source: Merriam-Webster)
2. How does it work?
The internet is like a phone system, except there are no wires from the source to its destination. Information can be communicated to a satellite then relayed to a routing system that transfers the information to its intended destination. Some information is restricted to where it can travel to or restricted from accessing certain information. The restriction is implicated through the messages “address” or code. Some information (such as email) is stored in a database that you access by entering a certain code to grant access to the stored information. (Source:Stanford.edu)
3. What do I need to access the Internet?
You can connect to the internet through a phone line that has been dedicated to internet transmission. This was referred to once as “dial-up connections”. Now more devices are transmitting messages without tethering to a phone line. Devices are communicating by sending messages to satellites to then relay to intended destination. The information is relayed through signals like a radio station would transmit and Antenna’s pick up the transmission.
4. What is a web site? Web page?
A Website is a (not physical) place on the world wide web (www) that contains stored information. A website can contain web pages.
A Webpage is a hypertext document linked to a web page.
5. How do I surf the net?
A synonym for surf would be explore. Exploring the net means to browse through information on the internet prompted by keyword searches and the advertisements connected to your keyword searches.
6. What is downloading? Uploading?
Downloading is to take something from the internet (or thumbdrive) or other external source and place on your devices internal memory. Uploading is to place something (compilation of work or photos or any information) from your device onto another device or external network.
7. How do I move back to a page I have previously visited?
There is a white arrow in a blue circle on the top left page of your screen. One arrow points to the left, this arrow, when clicked, will return to the previous page.
8. How do I move forward to a page I have previously visited?
Just as with the arrow pointing to the left to return to the previous page, like in a book you would turn the page on the right to move forward again.
9. How do I go directly back/forward to a page that is among the many pages I have visited?
Depending on the webpage and your toolbars there are different ways to access pages that are not the last page visited. At the end of your web address bar there is a downward facing arrow that you can click and it will drop down a list of the previously visited web addresses. For searches you can do the same, only the location may be different that the web addresses area. You can continue to click on the white arrow in the blue box at the top left corner of the page until it becomes gray and unresponsive. At this point you are at the beginning of your session or you are at a point that requires a password or information to access. Bookmarking is also an option if you want to return to a certain page within a web site. You can also hold the back arrow, instead of a quick click, and your most recent history will show.
10. What do I do if a web site or page did not load properly?
Attempt the refresh button (looks like a recycle symbol; two arrows curved into a circle). Close the web site and restart your search. Check the address and check that your internet connection is still active and working.
11. How can I get web sites to load more quickly?
Clear cookies, click on cached pages so videos and other memory consuming activities do not ensue automatically.
12. What are cookies? How do I get rid of them?
Cookies are bits of information gathered from you from different websites. These bits of info are not necessarily harmful but rather can save your browsing history so you are connected to the information you sought out before quicker. To clear cookies there are multiple ways from different browsers. For Internet Explorer, you click on the Start menu, control panel, internet options, general tab, click to delete temporary files, history, cookies, saved passwords, etc. Make sure the delete cookies box is checked.
13. How do web pages get onto the Internet?
Web pages are written in hyper text, which is codes for adjusting the appearance or layout of information. The hyper text is loaded onto a server or host page and the website is assigned (by you or server) that will link individuals to the hyper text that was uploaded. A server is an off-site storage unit of information electronically. A server is constantly connected to the internet to receive and transmit information that is prompted by external users.
14. How can I create a web page?
There are many tutorials to explain the multiple ways to create your own web page. Since a web page is something that is projected through a website you will first need to find a sponsoring website or pay for your own space – domain. Then you will need to code your web page properly or utilize a program to code for you. Upload the web page (coded properly in hyper text) and then test by attempting to access. A simple version of a web page would be a blog or a wiki.
Hardware and software terminology Help
Teachparentstech.org is a very useful and easy to utilize resource for parents or anyone not familar with the basics of technology use. My favorite three videos are "Change your Wallpaper", "Create a strong password" and "Create an Online Calendar". These three features help a beginner personalize their Desktop, feel secure by protecting their information and feel the potential of a basic program, the calendar, to fully experience the benefits technology poses.
Copyright and Fair Use
What are the four factors that determine whether using a copyrighted work is “fair use”?
1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes
2. The nature of the copyrighted work
3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used
4. The effect of the use
What power or authority do the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia” have?
Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia is not a legal document but rather an interpretation of the Copyright Act of 1976.
According to the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia,” what are the limitations for using the following materials?
Motion Media
Up to 3 minutes or 10% (whichever is less) of a single copyrighted motion media work.
Text Materials
Up to 10% or 1000 words (lesser of the two) of a single copyrighted work of text
Poetry. An entire poem of less than 250 words or up to 250 words of a larger poem. If less than 250 words – no more than 3 poems per poet or 5 poems by different poets from a single anthology. If larger than 250 words, no more than 3 excerpts by a single poet or 5 excerpts by different poets from a single anthology.
Music, Lyrics, Music Video
Up to 10%, no more than 30 seconds of music and lyrics from a single musical work. Any alterations to a musical work shall not change the basic melody or the fundamental character of the work.
Illustrations and Photographs: No more than 5 images by an artist or photographer and not more than 10% or 15 images, whichever is less, from a single published collected work.
Numerical Data Sets: Up to 10% or 2500 fields or cell entries, whichever is less, from a database or data table.
What is needed to credit the copyright holder properly?
The copyright notice (the c in a circle - ©), the year of the first publication and the name of the copyright holder.
Unless you have permission from the copyright owner, what software is illegal to install on your computer?
Any software intended for one user that is used for multiple computers is illegal. Downloading copyrighted software from the Internet or bulletin boards or loading software your school purchased onto your home computer.
Applying Fair Use Guidelines
How will you apply Fair Use guidelines when creating your Unit Portfolio materials?
When utilizing sound bits, photos and statistical data I will ensure to use the proper amount. Citation is an embedded practice for students or researchers and professionals alike. Crediting information from a source in my reference section of my publicized material and assignments. Also, by capturing only the intended, uncopyrighted image when conducting my video.
Discuss the challenges you foresee in trying to follow the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia.”
I think my biggest challenge would be ignorance. I am already in good practice of crediting material and not abusing software use but I fear the unknown. When using resources for planning, most seem to not be copyrighted. I think the idea that, if I alter the work it becomes my own. These assumptions may cause a challenge for me in the future and I need to locate a resource that will not limit my freedom of use to omit this challenge to an extent.
Share strategies for ensuring that your future students understand copyright and Fair Use. Consider how to present this concept to different grade level students.
When expecting students to conduct works using reference material for information (including texts), teaching the basics is the foundation. Just as in Science and lab work, teaching safety and proper use is the foundation. Teaching safe practices will be the first lesson before expecting a student to explore independently. Also, teaching how to use internet safely without falling into unreliable resources.
List specific guidelines you can implement in a K-12 classroom to ensure that these laws and Fair Use guidelines are followed.
Students in lower grades learn how to correctly format quotes. From these basic ideas in writing, simple research projects using one physical resource, and then increasing the amount physical resources (such as library books, journals).
Teaching students to cite works properly.
Thereafter, students need to learn how to safely research on the internet. Allow use of safe websites, then building on the safe practices, allow the students to research freely.
Different rules apply when publishing beyond the walls of the classroom. How might projects be modified for posting to the Web so that teachers and students adhere to copyright laws?
Possibly limiting publication of projects to the school website. Having the technology staff present a refresher briefing on use of technology to all staff. The school can have the guardians of students sign a release form and ensure that those who did not approve release of their child’s image are not present in the material. Possibly have parents of a student who wishes to participate in extracurricular activities must sign a release (of image) form.
1. What is the Internet?
An Electronic forum for communication. A system that communicates through satellite and tethering to relay communications worldwide. A way to connect one computer network to another. (Source: Merriam-Webster)
2. How does it work?
The internet is like a phone system, except there are no wires from the source to its destination. Information can be communicated to a satellite then relayed to a routing system that transfers the information to its intended destination. Some information is restricted to where it can travel to or restricted from accessing certain information. The restriction is implicated through the messages “address” or code. Some information (such as email) is stored in a database that you access by entering a certain code to grant access to the stored information. (Source:Stanford.edu)
3. What do I need to access the Internet?
You can connect to the internet through a phone line that has been dedicated to internet transmission. This was referred to once as “dial-up connections”. Now more devices are transmitting messages without tethering to a phone line. Devices are communicating by sending messages to satellites to then relay to intended destination. The information is relayed through signals like a radio station would transmit and Antenna’s pick up the transmission.
4. What is a web site? Web page?
A Website is a (not physical) place on the world wide web (www) that contains stored information. A website can contain web pages.
A Webpage is a hypertext document linked to a web page.
5. How do I surf the net?
A synonym for surf would be explore. Exploring the net means to browse through information on the internet prompted by keyword searches and the advertisements connected to your keyword searches.
6. What is downloading? Uploading?
Downloading is to take something from the internet (or thumbdrive) or other external source and place on your devices internal memory. Uploading is to place something (compilation of work or photos or any information) from your device onto another device or external network.
7. How do I move back to a page I have previously visited?
There is a white arrow in a blue circle on the top left page of your screen. One arrow points to the left, this arrow, when clicked, will return to the previous page.
8. How do I move forward to a page I have previously visited?
Just as with the arrow pointing to the left to return to the previous page, like in a book you would turn the page on the right to move forward again.
9. How do I go directly back/forward to a page that is among the many pages I have visited?
Depending on the webpage and your toolbars there are different ways to access pages that are not the last page visited. At the end of your web address bar there is a downward facing arrow that you can click and it will drop down a list of the previously visited web addresses. For searches you can do the same, only the location may be different that the web addresses area. You can continue to click on the white arrow in the blue box at the top left corner of the page until it becomes gray and unresponsive. At this point you are at the beginning of your session or you are at a point that requires a password or information to access. Bookmarking is also an option if you want to return to a certain page within a web site. You can also hold the back arrow, instead of a quick click, and your most recent history will show.
10. What do I do if a web site or page did not load properly?
Attempt the refresh button (looks like a recycle symbol; two arrows curved into a circle). Close the web site and restart your search. Check the address and check that your internet connection is still active and working.
11. How can I get web sites to load more quickly?
Clear cookies, click on cached pages so videos and other memory consuming activities do not ensue automatically.
12. What are cookies? How do I get rid of them?
Cookies are bits of information gathered from you from different websites. These bits of info are not necessarily harmful but rather can save your browsing history so you are connected to the information you sought out before quicker. To clear cookies there are multiple ways from different browsers. For Internet Explorer, you click on the Start menu, control panel, internet options, general tab, click to delete temporary files, history, cookies, saved passwords, etc. Make sure the delete cookies box is checked.
13. How do web pages get onto the Internet?
Web pages are written in hyper text, which is codes for adjusting the appearance or layout of information. The hyper text is loaded onto a server or host page and the website is assigned (by you or server) that will link individuals to the hyper text that was uploaded. A server is an off-site storage unit of information electronically. A server is constantly connected to the internet to receive and transmit information that is prompted by external users.
14. How can I create a web page?
There are many tutorials to explain the multiple ways to create your own web page. Since a web page is something that is projected through a website you will first need to find a sponsoring website or pay for your own space – domain. Then you will need to code your web page properly or utilize a program to code for you. Upload the web page (coded properly in hyper text) and then test by attempting to access. A simple version of a web page would be a blog or a wiki.
Hardware and software terminology Help
Teachparentstech.org is a very useful and easy to utilize resource for parents or anyone not familar with the basics of technology use. My favorite three videos are "Change your Wallpaper", "Create a strong password" and "Create an Online Calendar". These three features help a beginner personalize their Desktop, feel secure by protecting their information and feel the potential of a basic program, the calendar, to fully experience the benefits technology poses.
Copyright and Fair Use
What are the four factors that determine whether using a copyrighted work is “fair use”?
1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes
2. The nature of the copyrighted work
3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used
4. The effect of the use
What power or authority do the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia” have?
Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia is not a legal document but rather an interpretation of the Copyright Act of 1976.
According to the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia,” what are the limitations for using the following materials?
Motion Media
Up to 3 minutes or 10% (whichever is less) of a single copyrighted motion media work.
Text Materials
Up to 10% or 1000 words (lesser of the two) of a single copyrighted work of text
Poetry. An entire poem of less than 250 words or up to 250 words of a larger poem. If less than 250 words – no more than 3 poems per poet or 5 poems by different poets from a single anthology. If larger than 250 words, no more than 3 excerpts by a single poet or 5 excerpts by different poets from a single anthology.
Music, Lyrics, Music Video
Up to 10%, no more than 30 seconds of music and lyrics from a single musical work. Any alterations to a musical work shall not change the basic melody or the fundamental character of the work.
Illustrations and Photographs: No more than 5 images by an artist or photographer and not more than 10% or 15 images, whichever is less, from a single published collected work.
Numerical Data Sets: Up to 10% or 2500 fields or cell entries, whichever is less, from a database or data table.
What is needed to credit the copyright holder properly?
The copyright notice (the c in a circle - ©), the year of the first publication and the name of the copyright holder.
Unless you have permission from the copyright owner, what software is illegal to install on your computer?
Any software intended for one user that is used for multiple computers is illegal. Downloading copyrighted software from the Internet or bulletin boards or loading software your school purchased onto your home computer.
Applying Fair Use Guidelines
How will you apply Fair Use guidelines when creating your Unit Portfolio materials?
When utilizing sound bits, photos and statistical data I will ensure to use the proper amount. Citation is an embedded practice for students or researchers and professionals alike. Crediting information from a source in my reference section of my publicized material and assignments. Also, by capturing only the intended, uncopyrighted image when conducting my video.
Discuss the challenges you foresee in trying to follow the “Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia.”
I think my biggest challenge would be ignorance. I am already in good practice of crediting material and not abusing software use but I fear the unknown. When using resources for planning, most seem to not be copyrighted. I think the idea that, if I alter the work it becomes my own. These assumptions may cause a challenge for me in the future and I need to locate a resource that will not limit my freedom of use to omit this challenge to an extent.
Share strategies for ensuring that your future students understand copyright and Fair Use. Consider how to present this concept to different grade level students.
When expecting students to conduct works using reference material for information (including texts), teaching the basics is the foundation. Just as in Science and lab work, teaching safety and proper use is the foundation. Teaching safe practices will be the first lesson before expecting a student to explore independently. Also, teaching how to use internet safely without falling into unreliable resources.
List specific guidelines you can implement in a K-12 classroom to ensure that these laws and Fair Use guidelines are followed.
Students in lower grades learn how to correctly format quotes. From these basic ideas in writing, simple research projects using one physical resource, and then increasing the amount physical resources (such as library books, journals).
Teaching students to cite works properly.
Thereafter, students need to learn how to safely research on the internet. Allow use of safe websites, then building on the safe practices, allow the students to research freely.
Different rules apply when publishing beyond the walls of the classroom. How might projects be modified for posting to the Web so that teachers and students adhere to copyright laws?
Possibly limiting publication of projects to the school website. Having the technology staff present a refresher briefing on use of technology to all staff. The school can have the guardians of students sign a release form and ensure that those who did not approve release of their child’s image are not present in the material. Possibly have parents of a student who wishes to participate in extracurricular activities must sign a release (of image) form.