High School Internet Safety
Internet safety can be broken down into four categories which include cyberbullying, online predators, computer viruses and other computer intrusions, and cyber crime. As define in, Teaching and Learning in a Digital World, cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. Educating students about the consequences of cyberbullying is a start toward prevention but students need to respect others and take a stand against bullying of any kind and of all students. Students can also become victims of online predators by way of email, chat rooms, instant messaging, social networks, and other communication mechanisms. Again, communication with students is critical and discussing the dangers of the internet and understanding the safety guidelines is a great starting point. The third category of internet safety is computer viruses and other intrusions. While most computer networks have fire walls and virus protection software, students must know that there are limitations to what these prevention measures can do. When in doubt, it is better to play it safe, is a good policy for students. The final internet safety category is cyber crime and while not as common as some of the cyber dangers it is a very serious issue. According to the Department of Justice there are three types of computer crime which include attacking the computers of others, using a computer as a weapon, and using a computer to store illegal or stolen information. These crimes have very serious consequences and it is very important that students get faculty involved if they suspect any of these crimes. The online experience can be a very wonderful experience if guidelines and precautions are observed but can also be a very horrifying experience if guidelines and precautions are not observed. Communication is critical and if students have questions about any of the material pertaining to internet safety, they should get their teachers and parents involved to help with those questions.
Reference
Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (2008). Teaching and Learning in a Digital World. Boise: ERC Publishing.
Wiredkids, Inc. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2009, from Stop Cyberbullying: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Equitable Access
Ways a teacher can provide their class equitable access to technology
Part of the sixth National Education Technology Standard is the need for teachers to assist in providing all students equitable access to technology resources. This assistance can be provided in many ways and could include keeping current on organizations that provide assistance in this area, working with local businesses and organizations, and using their creativity to invent and search for affordable ways of providing technological resources. Keeping current with organizations like the Alliance for Community Technology, The Benton Foundation, and the International Society for Technology in Education can be great resources for providing guidance on issues in the area of education technology. A local organization like the Boy Scouts of America is another great resource. In many cases organizations like this are looking for community service projects that they can do to pass off requirements for advancement. This could include gathering used computers and donating those computers to local schools. Businesses are also always looking for ways they can help the community and could include donating used technology equipment. Finally, teaches using their creativity can invent and search for affordable ways to provide technology. This could include things like Johnny Chung Lee’s invention of a low cost interactive whiteboard using a Wii remote and LED pen. Teachers, out of necessity, are always coming up with great ideas that bring technology to their classrooms and save money in the process so it is always a great idea to collaborate with other teachers in your school and even outside your school.
References
International Society for Technology in Education . (n.d.). Educator Resources Equity. Retrieved May 2, 2009, from ISTE: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Equity&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=38&ContentID=13483
Lee, J. C. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2009, from Johnny Chung Lee: http://johnnylee.net/
Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (2008). Teaching and Learning in a Digital World. Boise: ERC Publishing.
Part of the sixth National Education Technology Standard is the need for teachers to assist in providing all students equitable access to technology resources. This assistance can be provided in many ways and could include keeping current on organizations that provide assistance in this area, working with local businesses and organizations, and using their creativity to invent and search for affordable ways of providing technological resources. Keeping current with organizations like the Alliance for Community Technology, The Benton Foundation, and the International Society for Technology in Education can be great resources for providing guidance on issues in the area of education technology. A local organization like the Boy Scouts of America is another great resource. In many cases organizations like this are looking for community service projects that they can do to pass off requirements for advancement. This could include gathering used computers and donating those computers to local schools. Businesses are also always looking for ways they can help the community and could include donating used technology equipment. Finally, teaches using their creativity can invent and search for affordable ways to provide technology. This could include things like Johnny Chung Lee’s invention of a low cost interactive whiteboard using a Wii remote and LED pen. Teachers, out of necessity, are always coming up with great ideas that bring technology to their classrooms and save money in the process so it is always a great idea to collaborate with other teachers in your school and even outside your school.
References
International Society for Technology in Education . (n.d.). Educator Resources Equity. Retrieved May 2, 2009, from ISTE: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Equity&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=38&ContentID=13483
Lee, J. C. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2009, from Johnny Chung Lee: http://johnnylee.net/
Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (2008). Teaching and Learning in a Digital World. Boise: ERC Publishing.
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