By: Jamie Weaver

EDUC 318

Social network• The grouping of individuals into specific groups• These individuals are connected through specific types of

interdependency such as friendship, relationships, business, etc.

Examples:• FaceBook• Linked in• Match.com

AUP Defines appropriate and inappropriate use of classroom computers. A written agreement signed by

Students parents/caregivers teachers.

An AUP must address: access to and transmission of data and information within the K-12

environment any technology-based device in the school or personal device brought

into the school.

"Netiquette" = "Internet Etiquette“ Refers to the set of practices developed over

the years to make the Internet experience pleasant for everyone.

We use netiquette when sending and replying to emails.

Teachers can display examples of correct and incorrect content of an email

Teachers can teach students the correct way to write an email

Teachers should make it clear how students are to communicate using technology

Online bullying Occurs when teens use any

technological device such as the internet or cell phones.

Cyber bullying is: intended to hurt or embarrass

another person Common. It affects almost 50%

of American teens.

The Child Online Protection Act Allows for an online collection of personal information

from children under the age of 13 The children’s work is protected

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Protects the privacy of educational accounts Allows the child’s family to have access to the

account

Child Online Protection Act A website operator must include in:

a privacy policy when and how to seek verifiable consent from a parent what responsibilities an operator has to protect

children’s privacy and safety online

Children’s Internet Protection Act Filters and/or blocks harmful material All schools are required to have a safety policy

Boys are more interested and involved with technology than girls

Software generally tends to emphasize male-dominated activities

Boys use computers and the Internet more than girls do

Teachers should encourage all students to use the available computers for educational purposes.

There should be several different programs available that are suitable for both boys and girls.

Teachers should create a classroom climate that will make both genders feel comfortable utilizing technology.

Financial Aspect Schools need funding to provide technology to

students E-Rate

A company to help schools receive technology Low socioeconomic schooling does not have as much

access to the Internet

Teachers can provide technology after- school programs for students Examples would include allowing students to use

classroom computers after school. This will enable students who do not have

technology luxuries at home to be exposed to technology at school.

People of different races do not always have access to technology

Schools with a high minority rate usually don’t have the abundance of technology as do other schools

Depending on which race a person is, they may have more or less access to technology More Caucasian Less African American, Hispanic

Teachers can teach with the cultural values and ethnical differences of their students in mind

Teachers should incorporate technology as often as possible into lessons. This way, students who do not have the luxuries of technology outside of the classroom will be exposed to such technologies on a daily basis.

Students with special needs need certain resources in a school and in a classroom.

Technological resources should not be forgotten.

Teachers and children in 21st-century classrooms are responding positively to new technology tools

Older teachers do not favor technology as much as younger teachers do

Teachers can become familiar with technology by watching tutorials, demonstrations, screencasts, etc.

Teachers should have each student using technology in the classroom

Teachers should integrate technology into the core curriculum

Copyright gives the creator the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute,

perform, display, or license his or her work. When the original work is “fixed” in a “tangible medium of

expression,” copyright is automatic and notice is not necessary. Copyright protection lasts

the lifetime of the creator plus 70 years

The federal agency charged with administering the copyright law Copyright Office of the Library of Congress.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act: updates the copyright law for the digital age.

Teachers should educate the children on plagiarism and copyright laws

Teachers should make students aware of the severity of violating these laws

Fair use is the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment under some circumstances

A Non-profit organization that offers free copyright Licenses

give you the ability to dictate how others may exercise your copyright

students can view other people’s work and will not be legally accused of using this person’s information

Creator has given permission Creative Common License include

Share Alike Attribution No Derivative Noncommercial

Teachers can educate their students about copyrighting by using this tool

This is a safe way to have students look up reliable information

This will provide students with knowledge about ways to get information without getting into any legal issues

ConclusionConclusion

It is important to expose students to the legal, social, and ethical issues of digital media.

When children have knowledge of these issues, they will be able to move forward with their education and achieve the benefits technology can provide.

Technology should be utilized to its upmost ability in the classroom to give students a great educational learning experience.

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