1. Student Internet Use Tutorial and Agreement
Modesto City Schools
August 2011

2. USE OF THE MCS NETWORK

3. DISTRICT LOGIN AND PASSWORD
Everyone that logs in to the MCS network must use their own user number and password
Never login with someone else’s login
Protect your password and never share it with anyone other than your parents

4. DISTRICT LOGIN AND PASSWORD
Another student can’t get logged in to the network and asks you if he can use your login. Which of the following responses would be the best?
“Mary is done, go ask her”
“Sorry, I don’t want to lose my Internet access if we get caught.”
“Sure, just let me finish this really quick.”
“Why don’t you ask the teacher if you can use her login?”
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5. NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY
Your use of the Internet may be monitored (watched) by network administrators
Your parents can request investigations of your Internet use
Everything you research or write using the District’s Internet is considered public information and should not be considered private

6. NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY
District administrators cannot look at my Internet use.
TRUE
FALSE
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7. INTERNET FILTER
The District has an Internet safety filter which blocks access to most bad websites
I cannot bypass or tamper with the filter
Just because a bad website accidentally makes it past our Internet filter doesn’t mean I can look at it
I will be responsible and I will report a bad website to my teacher immediately

8. INTERNET FILTER
I am allowed to look at any website that isn’t blocked by the filter, even if it has inappropriate pictures on it.
TRUE
FALSE
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9. FILE SHARING AND STORAGE
Network storage folders provided to students should only be used for classroom assignments
Students shall not use these folders for the storage of music, video, photos or personal files

10. FILE SHARING AND STORAGE
My student folder is a great place for me to save my favorite music and photo files that I brought in on my flash drive.
TRUE
FALSE
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11. CYBERSAFETY

12. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Never give your full name, address, address, phone number, school name, or picture to anyone you meet online
People you meet online may not be who they claim to be

13. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Which of the following would be ok to share in an online website?
My name and the school I go to.
My first name and phone number.
My first name and the state I live in.
My address and photo.
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14. SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY
Do not post information that would help other people to find you, such as your phone number or information about your schedule

15. SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY
A friend on Facebook that you have never met wants you to post your phone number so he can call you to tell you about his new band. He assures you it’s no big deal. You should:
Include your phone number without the area code in a wall post
Not give your phone number to anyone that you have never met besides on the Internet
Give him your number, he must be who he says he is
Check for Understanding

16. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Fight Pages - the posting of fight pages is considered a disruption of the educational process and will result in discipline proceedings as per the Student Conduct Code.

17. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Cyberbullying
The same things that happen on the playground can also happen online. Cyberbullying means being cruel to other kids online
But, unlike the playground, bullying through instant messaging or social networks (Facebook, etc.) means victims can be targeted any time, anywhere

18. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Here is what you should do if someone is cyberbullying you:
Talk with someone you trust
Do not respond to cyberbullying
Keep evidence of cyberbullying
Block the person who is cyberbullying you
Report the incident to your school
Ask for help

19. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Which of the following should you NOT do if someone is bullying you online?
Talk with someone you trust
Respond to the cyberbully via by calling them names
Report the incident to your school
Ask for help

20. CYBERPREDATORS
A Cyber predator uses the Internet to hunt for victims to take advantage of (be mean to) in anyway, including sexually, emotionally, psychologically or financially
Cyber predators know how to lie to kids, creating trust and friendship where none should exist

21. UNSOLICITED
If you receive any unwanted messages that are threatening or make you feel bad, you need to report them to your teacher or parent

22. ONLINE BEHAVIOR

23. COPYRIGHT and PLAGIARISM
You automatically own the copyright to whatever you write, draw or create
This means no one can use what you made without your permission *

24. COPYRIGHT and PLAGIARISM
Copyrighted works on the Internet include news stories, software, novels, graphics, pictures and
Almost everything on the Internet is protected by copyright law *

25. COPYRIGHT and PLAGIARISM
Which of the following are OK to do on the Internet?
Post a PowerPoint presentation that includes a Katy Perry song as a background.
Copy photos from a friend’s Facebook page and post them on my wall.
Post photographs I shot while on vacation on my Facebook page.

26. COPYRIGHT and PLAGIARISM
To "plagiarize" means
to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
to use (another's production) without crediting the source
to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
In other words, plagiarism is an act of cheating. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward.

27. COPYRIGHT and PLAGIARISM
It’s ok to copy information directly from Wikipedia because most teachers don’t like Wikipedia.
TRUE
FALSE

28. CITE YOUR SOURCES
If your project contains quotes, movies, sounds or pictures that you didn’t create, you will need to “cite” your sources.

29. HOW TO CITE YOUR SOURCES
This means giving the author proper credit in your project or any other work you create.

30. HARMFUL OR INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL
Prohibited (bad) material may not be accessed by students at any time for any purpose
Just because the district filter did not block an inappropriate website does not make it okay to view if it contains prohibited (bad) material
Be responsible

31. HARMFUL OR INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL
Your friend accidentally found a photograph of a naked person on the Internet while using the school’s computer.
Since it made it past the filter you should see if he’s lying and check it out using your login.
Tell him to report it to the teacher and immediately leave the website.
Post it on your Facebook page.

32. UNETHICAL OR ILLEGAL PRACTICES
Students shall not use the network system (Internet) to:
encourage the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco,
commit any activity prohibited by law, Board policy, or administrative regulations.
Students shall not use the district systems to do criminal acts.  

33. NETIQUETTE
Netiquette describes the rules for online behavior especially in , IM, forums and chat rooms.
General Principles
Show respect to other cultures and traditions
Tell the truth in your profiles
Do not send personal insults (Flames)
Don’t spam

34. NETIQUETTE Spelling and Grammar Capitalize your words correctly
The same goes for correct spelling
Never ever use all-capitals because it's commonly interpreted to mean that you're shouting
Try to punctuate your posts properly, especially when asking questions

35. NETIQUETTE Which of the following netiquette rules is NOT correct?
Correct spelling is important.
Avoid using all caps because it means you are shouting.
Proper punctuation (using . , ! ?) is NOT important in Instant Messaging.