Net Neutrality Rules Ensure Equal Access to the Internet

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Discover the FCC's verdict on free and open Internet with this video and educational resources from PBS NewsHour from February 26, 2015.

Note: please watch the segment of the video from 1:24-1:56, which addresses net neutrality.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

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Identify laws regarding the use of technology and their consequences and implications.

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Vocabulary

  • net neutrality
  • hacking
  • intellectual property
  • piracy plagiarism

Knowledge

Students know:
  • technology changes at a rapid rate.
  • all things that are possible with technology may not be ethical.
  • that laws exist or are created to encourage individuals and entities to operate in an ethical manner.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify laws relative to the use of technology.
  • identify consequences of violating laws relative to the use of technology.
  • identify implications of laws relative to the use of technology.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technology changes at a rapid rate.
  • all things that are possible with technology may not be ethical.
  • that laws exist or are created to encourage individuals and entities to operate in an ethical manner.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom
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