Classroom Resource

Technology: Will End of Net Neutrality Rules Impact Future Innovation?

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

The FCC's net neutrality rules were adopted to guarantee equal access to all sites on the Internet. But an appeals court ruling releases broadband providers from those guidelines, allowing them to prioritize certain traffic.

Content Standards

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

DLCS18.HS.16
Identify laws regarding the use of technology and their consequences and implications.

Unpacked Content

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.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/144e9649-bd67-40be-a9ab-22d6492f4e27…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Approved Date

2020-03-18

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type