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=Standard 3 - Communication Networks and the Internet=

Students will understand and be able to effectively use and navigate networks and the Internet (WHST 9-12.8).

**Objective 1:** Interact with and be a part of using computers.
 * 1) Use computers as powerful tools for finding, sharing, and storing information around the globe.
 * 2) Explore the risks of computing and study the negative impacts on society.

**Objective 2:** Identify network fundamentals.
 * 1) Understand and evaluate different networks and how they transmit different types of data.
 * 2) Understand and identify the roles of clients and servers in a network.
 * 3) Understand the fundamental principles of security in regards to networks.

Microsoft IT Academy - Digital Learning Lessons

Storing Information in the Cloud - Skydrive, Dropbox, Drop It To Me, Google Docs, etc.

Have students work in small groups and write a short paper on the negative impacts of computing on society. Have them use Google Docs to create and share their document with each other.

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