File Sharing
District 219 Internet Safety Lesson
Description
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that material found on the Internet is considered property. It addresses intellectual property issues inherent to Internet usage, the legal acquisition of and distribution of material found on the Internet, and the increasing problem of intellectual property theft via the Internet. The primary objective of this lesson is to equip students with knowledge that will enable them to make responsible choices regarding the use of intellectual property found on the Internet.
This lesson is comprised of two key elements:
1. The video delivered via District 219's Flash Video Server.
2. Optional discussions at the conclusion of each video facilitated by the instructor.
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this lesson enable students to:
• Identify key general attributes of the concept of file sharing.
• Identify and understand critical attributes of file sharing:
• Develop a strategy to inform others about intellectual property theft issues.
Lesson Procedures
Introductory discussions (optional)
Ask students whether or not copying software or files off the Internet and not paying for them is the same as stealing. Why or why not? Ask students if they would defend their right to maintain their personal property such as their cell phone or MP3 player.
Key Vocabulary:
Copyright, Creator/Owner, Theft, License
Play video: Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet
Synopsis of Video
The hosts present information about the impact that piracy has on the Software, Movie and Music industries. The hosts present a question and answer scenario in the form of a list of copyright myths. Students and entertainment industry experts present their views on file sharing over the Internet.
Extended Discussion (optional)
Question 1: Ask students if there is a different set of rules for material found on the Internet than there is for material found in other places such as stores.
Question 2: What ideas do you have for balancing intellectual property rights and file sharing on the Internet, which would be more fair to everyone involved (the creators and the consumers), and still allow for technology advancement?
Resources
Net Family News: File-sharing Realities for Families
Materials modified from i-Safe Lesson Plans