net safety: it’s elementary
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Net Safety: It’s elementary. Presentation at PETE&C Sandee Mandel & Nancy Wissmann February 8, 2009. Digital Society. “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends---are old.” Barack Obama. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NET SAFETY: IT’S ELEMENTARY
Presentation at PETE&CSandee Mandel & Nancy Wissmann
February 8, 2009
DIGITAL SOCIETY
“Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends---are old.” Barack Obama
(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) #
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
“Digital Citizenship reinforces the positive aspects of technology so that everyone can work and play in this digital world.”
ISTE 2008, Digital Citizenship in Schools
“A NEW ERA OF RESPONSIBILITY”:
CIPA-Children’s Internet Protection ActEnacted early 2001
Protecting Children in the 21st Century ActEnacted 10/10/08
Individuals – Appropriate, Acceptable and Ethical behavior
PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE 21ST CENTURY
“Schools and libraries must also certify that, as part of their Internet safety policy, they are educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including cyberbullying awareness and response and interacting with other individuals on social networking sites and in chat rooms. “
Full text of the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act is included as Title II of the Broadband data Information Act S. 1492 (see Sec. 215)http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1492
CYBERBULLYING HAPPENS EARLY
ISTE STANDARD 5: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Students understand human, cultural
and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.Safe, legal and responsible use that encourages a positive attitude and supports 21st century skills of collaboration, lifelong learning and productivity
ISTE’S 9 ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
PART 1
Digital Access-Full electronic participation in society
Digital Rights and Responsibilities-Privileges and freedoms extended to all come with behavioral expectations. Debate, whose responsibility is it? School or Home
Digital Law-Knowing what is legal with respect to computers and what is illegal, is a gray area.
DEMOGRAPHICS Student
Enrollment: 3,255 1-5: 1,258 6-8: 730 9-12: 961
Professional Employees: 292
Schools: 1 Kindergarten
Center 3 Elementary
Schools 1 Middle School 1 High School 1 Alternative
Learning Center
Phoenixville Area School District encompasses 3 townships. Located near Valley Forge National Park the region is comprised of small town, rural and suburban areas. Phoenixville has a diverse socioeconomic and ethnic population.
Free Internet Safety Curriculum for Elementary Students
Empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.
S-M-A-R-T skills
The new basic skills - foundation for 21st century learning
So students can use the Internet for communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving
ISTE’S 9 ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
PART 2
Digital Security-Precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.
Digital Health and Wellness- The elements of physical and psychological well-being related to technology use.
Digital Etiquette- The standards of conduct expected by digital technology users.
Cyber SMART
SECURITY VS. USABILITY 21st Century Learning
dilemma
ISTE’S 9 ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Digital Commerce- Buying and Selling of goods online.
Digital Communication-Electronic exchange of information.
Digital Literacy-the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.
Cyber SMART
INTERNET AWARENESS FOR EARLY GRADES Do not want to scare children Teachers must feel comfortable teaching
concepts Avoid teacher “overload”
Promote internet use within content areas Flexible integration of technology Guided Practice
Teach children to be good digital citizens Standardized, research based lessons
PASD TIMELINE
Research Approval Buy In
REVIEW OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS Campus Outreach-Katie Koestner
www.campusoutreachservices.com/programs/programs-cyber-dangers.html
iSafe- www.isafe.org
Attorney General’s Operation Safe Surf www.attorneygeneral.gov/kid_site/elementary_school/index.
htm Websites: Surf Swell Island
http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index2.html Perry Aftab-Wired Safety-
http://www.wiredsafety.org Digital Citizenship Driver’s License-Mike Ribble
http://coe.ksu.edu/digitalcitizenship
APPROVAL
Building Level
•Teacher Survey•Presentation to Principals
District Level
•Superintendent Support•School Board Approval
BUY IN
Serendipity Library Curriculum Review
Health Curriculum
Cyberbullying Policy
Need Cyberbullying Incidents Compliance
Top Down Support Strategic Plan Technology Framework
Cost Free
TEACHER BUY IN Easy to use Published with MacMillan/McGraw Hill Designed to develop responsible and effective
users of the Internet. The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely. Students are reminded often that they should never
reveal online any personal information and to tell an adult if something makes them uncomfortable.
WHY USE IT?
•Comprehensive•Flexible•Spreads the lessons over several curricular areas•Spirals the message•Easy to use by both students and teachers•Aligned to ISTE standards•Parental communication
Lets Take a LookPASD Curriculum Alignment:Internet Safety Folder-Technology Public
Online for Teachers: Elementary Instructional Technology Websitehttp://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson plans/45_03.asp
Online for Students:http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/students/
HOW WILL WE USE IT? Wrap lessons into what is already being done.
Health Curriculum-Gr. 4&5 Library Curriculum 10-15 min. mini lessons during Technology Integrated activities Morning Meetings/Guidance, Social Studies
Safety Manners Authentic Learning Research
Twenty FirstCentury Challenges
21ST CENTURY TOOLS: ADDED BONUS
•Educators Toolbar•Lessons that incorporate 2.0 tools•Online Professional Development program
K–12 Student Curriculum CyberSmart! Student Curriculum empowers students to use the Internet safely, responsibly, and effectively.
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
Presentation at faculty meetingsPresentation at Home and School meetingsTurnaround training to grade level teachers
After school workshop May 20 Summer workshop July 22 Fall 08 workshop Winter Inservice Professional Development on 21st Century tools 2009-20014
Field Testing year 1/Survey Feedback
DIGITAL CHILDREN: ENGAGE ME
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d1296214afd7cc367045
A Vision of K12 Students Today
CONTACT INFO
Sandee Mandel: [email protected] Wissmann: [email protected]
Visit PASD Webpage: http://www.pasd.k12.pa.usElementary Instructional Technology: http://teachers.pasd.k12.pa.us/elem/mandels/elemtechportal/default.htmlPete&C: http://peteandc2009.ning.com/forum/topics/a-net-safety-program-for-the