Digital Access (7 of 10)

Assignment #1 of 3: Is Internet Access a Basic Human Right? 

Watch the video below and answer the questions. Consider your answers carefully as part of your evaluation will come from your responses to the questions. 

Assignment #2 of 3: Privacy Please

Background: Much of our lives and our personal information is stored digitally somewhere on a server. Hospitals could use your medical information to increase the speed and accuracy of care for you, but many more people would have access to your information.

• Choose two of the situations below and make an argument for and against each one. Argue for each one using facts and your knowledge of right and wrong and then argue against it. 
• Each statement should be brief (2-4 points or sentences). 
• You can search online for information, but make sure to provide references for supporting materials. 
• Click here to make a copy in your Google Drive of the template you can use for this assignment. Make sure to indicate which topic number you chose for each argument. Also make sure to share the assignment with your teacher when you are done. 

Statement you can select (select two):

1. Our medical records should be digitally stored online for all medical professionals to access within the hospital when needed. 
2. Voting should be done 100% online for both provincial and federal elections. 
3. School report cards and daily attendance should only be digital and passwords should be issued for parents to log in and check results.
4. Schools should be closed and teachers and students should begin learning in virtual classrooms using digital technology at home.
5. Digital textbooks should completely replace paper textbooks.

Source: The information above is from the Broad-Based Technology Education website. 

Thanks to Tyra M. for the assignment template.

Assignment #3 of 3: Protecting your Privacy on your Phone 

Watch the video below and answer the questions. Consider your answers carefully as part of your evaluation will come from your responses to the questions.

Journal Entry #7: Digital Access

Consider the following questions when completing your journal entry in your Google Document titled "Journal Entries BBT." Subtitle it "Journal #7: Digital Access."

• Do you think having Internet access is a basic human right? Explain why or why not. 
• Do you think there are enough public places for people who need Internet access, but have none at home? Explain why or why not. 
• Are you ever concerned about your privacy when it comes to sharing information on a computer or your smartphone? Do you consider ways you can prevent your privacy being invaded? Discuss why or why not. 
• Do you ever worry that what you might post as a younger person could come back to cause trouble for you later in life? Explain why or why not. 
• What do you think is the biggest issue for young people when it comes to digital access and privacy? Explain. Place your answer to this last question in bold.