I hope to achieve the implementation and explicit teaching of safe and ethical use of digital technology through the QUEST strategy covered in Week 7 of EDUC 6712. I do not believe that I will need any additional resources than I already have at my disposal. However, regular and reliable access to the internet will be necessary. The greatest resources that I will need to successfully achieve this target will be careful lesson planning and assessment.
Since we are halfway through the summer vacation, I have not yet been able to carry out these plans but I intend to begin as soon as the new academic year starts.
I also wrote in my initial posting that, for me, there are two greatest sources of information and education in this regard. The first is my personal learning network online: other professionals sharing their experiences and knowledge and the older students creating and demonstrating how they use technology. “After you’ve identified your learning goals, you need to take action to meet those goals (…) You could take a class. You could ask others. You could research information online or in books. You might even ask your students” Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer (2009) p.4.
It is nothing new to me to be regularly reading and checking my aggregator for interesting posts on new technology tools and their application. During the holidays I am fortunate enough to have additional opportunities to refine, revise and add to my personal learning network. One of my favorite ways of keeping up with new developments during non-teaching times is to read educational publications and technology-related materials such as Mac Magazine.
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteJust by chance, I came across this website before reading your blog. I thought it might add to the action portion of your GAME Plan. Basically, it is 101 technology etiquette rules. They are short, to the point, and seem student friendly. Safe and ethical use of the technology is a concern for educators, and in the past I had not spent too much time on Internet safety. It was a brief lecture on what you can and cannot do when on the Internet. There was no conversation or buy-in with the students to facilitate meaningful learning about Internet safety. From what we have been learning, I have shifted my approach as to how I have these important conversations with students. With these 101 rules, I was also thinking this could be great lead-ins to daily or weekly mini lessons on Internet safety and ethics.
http://eetiquette.com/
Jonah Tornberg
Susan,
ReplyDeleteYour GAME plan is the first one I've read that involves actively contributing to and soliciting ideas from fellow faculty members in meetings and through conversations. I think one of the best ways you can get a pulse regarding your buildings' precedents and standards is by doing exactly as you suggest, discussing with other colleagues and discovering what they are doing to teach fair use in their own classrooms.
In addition, you are reaching out online to learn and grow from other professionals. You have clearly mastered the importance of collaboration!
The following website was sent to me by a fellow teacher when I was discussing fair and ethical use of the internet with my students. It is the "10 Commandments of Computer Ethics." It is in no way comprehensive, but it could be another tool you show your students.
http://cpsr.org/issues/ethics/cei/
Danielle Brandt
Hi Danielle and Jonah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your positive comments and your interesting links.
The CPSR website has some very interesting articles for me and I must admit smiling to the way the ten commandments were worded: Though shall not...
The eEtiquette 101 statements are perfect for posting one a day. I'm thinking of adding one each day to my class blog and asking my students to reflect on the words with their parents as an evening assignment. I can control what my students are doing in class but I really do feel that it is all a bit pointless if I am not at least trying to ensure that they hold the same ethics with technology use outside school time.
Susan
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your efforts to collaborate with your peers to gain a consensus across the grade level to ensure consistency. If by any chance you are confronted with reluctancy or refusal have you considered how you may address these barriers? I suggested that we do a book study using a wikispace to discuss our learning. It was not widely received accept for one other teacher who wants to learn more about integrating technology into her lessons. I assured them that it would be a great opportunity to learn more about 21st century skills. Unfortunately, our district is not being aggressive about teachers integrating technology and so many do not want to take on anything that is not required. So be sure to consider these road blocks.
Beginning with online ettiquite is a sure way to go and like any expectations we discuss with our students they should be address regularly throughout the school year as well as yearly.
Have you considered how to address the purpose of ethical awareness to parents? I have learned that some parents do not use a lot of technology and appreciate the enlightenment when it is shared with them. They become a support system for their child at home. Even sharing website from internet providers regarding parental control options may be helpful.
Lastly, having a life long learning attitude involves a continuous flow of independent learning as we pursue ways to become better at what we enjoy doing. Which is evident in your development of a personal learning network.
Kaladia