Connect[ED] Teacher Training Module

Connect[ED] Teacher Training Module
Helping students learn how to make safe and healthy choices online! The purpose of this module is to build teachers capacity to implement Connect[ED] with their students. The module will explore the Connect[ED] website and DVD as well as the Teacher Resources.

What is Connect[ED]? Web- based resource (also available as a DVD), Ophea’ s HPE Curriculum Resource Support Video episodes, for each of Grades 4,5 and 6, combining animation with exciting and informative live action Teacher lesson plans directly linked to HPE and Media Literacy Take home lessons for students to complete with their parent/guardian Teacher resource section Parent resource section Additional online tools to support learning – child/parent Internet safety agreement, teacher training tools, parent module First lets talk about what this resource is. Connect[ED] is a new resource that addresses Internet safety for students in Grades 4-6. It is designed to help students develop safe and healthy online behaviours, such as netiquette, security, personal privacy and relationships (e.g., recognizing and managing cyberbullying), in the same way they would in real life situations. It helps children apply real life behaviour to life online.

Connect[ED] Curriculum Connections
Health and Physical Education (H&PE) Connect[ED] is linked to Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, which helps students recognize, assess and control potentially dangerous situations in order to reduce risk of injury. Connect[ED] reinforces living skills such as: self-advocacy conflict resolution anger management decision making assertiveness resistance refusal techniques Connect[ED] links directly to the Healthy Living Strand of The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 – 8: Health and Physical Education, 2010 (revised). Connect[ED] helps students build knowledge and develop skill. Knowledge alone is not enough to ensure students will make healthy decisions about personal safety; they must also have the skills necessary to prevent and respond to situations that threaten their personal safety and well-being.

Connect[ED] Curriculum Connections
Language – Media Literacy To develop media literacy skills, students need opportunities to view, analyze and discuss a wide variety of media texts. Connect[ED] provides allows students to reflect on the messages portrayed in the videos and examine whether they are a useful form of media to deliver credible information about Internet Safety. Character Education Connect[ED] integrates character education through an understanding and application of online ethics. One of the key areas of focus of this resource is on “netiquette” - communicating respectfully online. Connect[ED] also provides opportunities to integrate learning with the curriculum expectations from other content areas, such as language: media literacy, and other school initiatives such as character education

Goals of Connect[ED] Educate students about Internet safety and cyber ethics Facilitate the development of critical and creative thinking skills, such as problem solving and decision making skills, that will enable students to make informed decisions online in a way that replicates the decisions they would make in real life Support educators as they strengthen their knowledge and comfort level in teaching Internet safety Support parents as they increase their knowledge of, and comfort with, the online world and begin to engage in productive discussions with their children about appropriate online behavior Support the sharing of Internet safety information between parents, students, educators and other community members The goals on Connect[ED] are to…read slide

Guiding Principles of Connect[ED]
Build critical and creative thinking skills Effectively engage students Focus on current technologies Employ a cross-curricular approach to learning – connections to HPE, Language (Media Literacy), character education, Catholic graduate expectations and Fully Alive Available in a variety of formats Focus on a Healthy School approach Focus on a harm reduction approach Highlight additional resources and community partners Support teachers and parents When Connect[ED] was written by a team of elementary teachers from across the province, the following guiding principles were used to direct the writing.

Exploring Connect[ED] – www.reallilfeonline.ca
The primary delivery vehicle is the website which we will now explore. The resource is available in English and French, choose your language

Connect[ED] Homepage This is the homepage. Across the top you can see the various sections: Beginning with Before You Get Started this includes information that educators should know before they get started. Next tabs for Grade, 4 5 and 6, the Teacher Resources section, Teacher Training Information, Parens and Guardian information and the About section.

Before You Get Started This includes imortant information that teachers should be aware of before they start. This is also included on the Connect[ED] DVD in similar fashion to the FBI warning on commercial DVDs. This takes you through the steps that should be followed prior to implementing the resource including the options for implementation as well as a cautionary note for teachers regarding disclosures and Bill 212.

Grade Specific Pages Each Grade specific page has the same layout.

Sample Lesson Plan Each Part has it’s own lesson plan available for download.

Teacher Resource Section
Teacher Resource Section which includes a section summarizing the -Unit Overview and Lesson Plans for each Grade as well as a description of the information provided in each of these sections. -Roles and responsibilities of each member of the school community – principal/vice-principal, teacher, student and parent/guardian -Ontairo curriculum connections – HPE Curriculum, Language-media literacy curriculum, Catholic graduate and fully alive expectations and character education connections -Ontario Ministry of Education policies and priorities – Foundations for a Healthy School, safe schools bill 212 -links and reference materials available for teachers to help further your own knowledge of Internet Safety and to assist you in broadening the learning of your students. The list is organized by topic and appropriate grade -Glossary – of terminology used in the resource organized by grade -Teacher Evaluation – for teacher to use to let us know how useful they have found the program

Teacher Training Tools
Teacher Training Tools includes this workshop, the Connect[ED] Training Workshop Presentation as well as a Connect[ED] Teacher Training Module – a tutorial on the resource to increase teacher comfort and familiarity; Parent Module a tutorial to build awareness among parents of the supports available for parents in this resource. In addition there is a Training wiki for school boards and educators to share their implementation successes and challenges. As well there is an FAQ section to answer any of your frequently asked questions relating to the resource.

Parent/Guardian Section
Parent and Guardian Section - The first section includes a Summary of what this section offers to support parents and guardians. The following sections are included: Questions You Should Ask Yourself – This section provides information related to information on your child’s use of technology such as Does my child have one or more accounts? What You Can Do – provides information to support parents/guardians a be able to help their child safely navigate the cyber world The role of the Parent/Guardian – contains general information related to cyber safety Ontario Ministry of Education Policies – Here we outline the policies the Ontario Ministry of Education has put in place to help make schools healthier and safer Helpful links and Reading Materials – This section will help you as parents/guardians build your knowledge of the technology and how to protect your children online. This section includes online and hard copy materials organized by topic.

Internet Safety Agreements
Internet Safety Agreement Section – this section provides two interactive tools to work through with your child – the Child Internet Safety Agreement as well as the Parent Internet Safety Agreement. Working together to create a set of rules for the safe use of the Internet is a great way for parents and children to establish a mutual understanding about behaviours that are appropriate online and those that are not. With a set of rules in place, kids can enjoy their time online and parents can feel comfortable knowing that their children are having a positive and safe experience.

About Section Includes information about the resource with some statistics about technology use by children as well as the goals of the resource and guiding principals as well as the development partners.

Using the Connect[ED] DVD
While the primary vehicle of delivery, which includes many enhancements the resource is also available as a DVD. The purpose of the DVD is to address any technology barriers. This DVD can be watched either from a computer with a DVD player or from a television with a DVD player. One DVD was sent to all Ontario public and Catholic schools with grade 4,5 and 6 classrooms.

Connect[ED] DVD - Cautionary Note
This Cautionary note comes up at the beginning of the DVD warning teachers that students may disclose personal experiences of an abusive nature and the requirement to report any incidents s per Bill 212.

Connect[ED] DVD – Main Menu
This is the Menu for the DVD. The first section to click on is Before You Get Started.

Connect[ED] DVD - Before You Get Started Section – Page 1
Before You Get Started begins with a summary of what is included in your DVD – the grade specific video episodes as well as the grade specific teacher resources.

This section next describes the three suggested steps for using Connect[ED] with your students. Step 1 is to download the Teacher Resource using these instructions.

Step 2 describes how to prepare to teach the Unit

Step 3 describes the two options for watching the videos and teaching the lessons including the recommended option

Connect[ED] DVD - Grade 4: Being Safer and Smarter Online
This is the Menu for the Grade 4 video episode: Being Safer and Smarter Online/

Connect[ED] DVD - Teacher Resources
Here are the instructions for downloading the Teacher Resources again. This is included on each of the grade specific menus.

Connect[ED] DVD – Grade 5: Your Life Online – Making Good Decisions
Here is the menu for the Grade 5 video episode: Your Life Online – Making Good Decisions

Connect[ED] DVD – Grade 6: Creating a Safer Online Community
Here is the menu for the grade 6 video episode: Creating a Safer Online Community

Implementation of Connect[ED] - Equipment Choice
DVD Player/ TV or computer with DVD player and LCD projector Or Computer with Internet One of the first decisions a teacher needs to assess is what technology they are going to use to show the video episodes. The videos can be directly accessed from the Internet at or if Internet access is a barrier then the DVD can be used. The DVD can be viewed on a computer with DVD player and an LCD projector or a TV with a DVD player.

Implementation of Connect[ED] - Parent/Guardian Letter
The parent/guardian letter helps to generate dialogue between child, parent and teacher, and should be sent home one to two weeks prior to the unit. School letter head should be added Consider requesting parent or guardian signature to ensure that the letter is received and read The parent/guardian letter helps to generate dialogue between child, parent and teacher, and should be sent home one to two weeks prior to the unit.

Implementation of Connect[ED] - Grade 4 – Sample Letter to Parent/Guardian
Dear Parent or Guardian: In the near future, we will begin the Connect[ED] unit (available online at on Internet Safety that addresses the Healthy Living strand of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the topics that will be covered as well as the Parent Section of the resource. This unit will cover the following curriculum expectations: • Identify risks associated with communications technology (e.g., Internet and cell phone use, including participation in gaming and online communities and the use of text messaging), and describe precautions and strategies for using these technologies safely • Describe various types of bullying and abuse (e.g., social, physical, verbal), including bullying using technology (e.g., via , text messaging, chat rooms, websites), and identify appropriate ways of responding • Communicate effectively, using verbal or non-verbal means, as appropriate, and interpret information accurately as they acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living • Use a range of critical and creative thinking processes to assist them in making connections, planning and setting goals, analyzing and solving problems, making decisions, and evaluating their choices in connection with learning in health It is our belief that you as parents/guardians play the most significant role in the formation of your child’s values and behaviours. Recognizing the challenge that parents face becoming familiar with, and keeping up with the ever-changing world of technology, the website, includes a Parent Section. This section includes age specific information, chat lingo, suggestions for opening a dialogue with your child, how to recognize safe and reliable websites as well as a directory on where to go for more information on related topics. A parent lesson is also included in this unit which will offer the opportunity to open up a dialogue with your child about important issues related to the Internet that were discussed in class and strategies you may want to consider while using the Internet at home. Watch for your child to bring this home in the coming weeks. Should you have any concerns, or if you would like further information about this unit, I can be reached at:____________________ Provides parents with the website to review content themselves. Provides them with the curriculum expectations that will be addressed. Identifies some key features of the unit including the parent section of the website and available resources for parents that can be found there.

Implementation of Connect[ED] - Possible Disclosure and Bill 212
During the presentation of Connect[ED], students may disclose personal experiences of an abusive nature related to cyberbullying or other potentially dangerous online experiences. New legislation, Bill 212 and Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act, recognizes cyberbullying as an offense for which a student can be suspended or expelled and requires educators to report incidents. The Bill further extends the right of educators to discipline students for actions occurring off school property and outside school activities, where the incident has an impact on school climate. As with any health topic, students may share personal experiences of an abusive nature, Bill 212 requires teachers to report the incident to the principal, even if the incident did not happen on school property if it impacts the school climate.

Implementation of Connect[ED] - Connections for Safe School Team Bill 144
SCHOOL-LEVEL PLANS School boards must require that all their schools revise their existing school-wide bullying prevention and intervention plans as part of their School Improvement Plan. Components of these plans must include the following: the definition of bullying prevention and awareness-raising strategies intervention and support strategies, including plans to protect victims reporting requirements training strategies for members of the school community communication and outreach strategies monitoring and review processes SAFE SCHOOLS TEAMS Each school must have in place a safe schools team responsible for school safety that is composed of at least one student (where appropriate), one parent, one teacher, one non-teaching staff member, one community partner, and the principal. An existing school committee (e.g., the healthy schools committee) can assume this role. The chair of this team must be a staff member.

Let’s Take a Look! We will now take a look at some sample activities across the three grades of Connect[Ed]. When teaching the lessons there are 2 options. Option 1 includes: Watch the videos and teach the lessons. This is the recommended option. Day 1: Watch Part 1 of the video and teach Lesson 1 Day 2: Watch Part 2 of the video and teach Lesson 2 Day 3: Watch Part 3 (and Part 4 in Grades 4 and 5 only) of the video and teach Lesson 3 Day 4: Teach Lesson 4 with the culminating activity Option 2 View the video episodes in one complete sequence during one class (skipping past all of the optional ‘stops’ ) and then teach the lessons in subsequent classes. Teachers should not that the grade 5 and 6 videos start with a review of the key concepts from the previous grade.

Connect[ED] Lesson Format
Learning Goals Facility and Materials Minds On Action with Assessment Consolidation with Assessment Ideas for Extension Notes to Teacher Additional Resources and Websites We’ve already highlighted some of the key features of the Connect[ED] lesson. Some of the other features include…read from slide

Sample Lesson Learning Goals
By the end of the lesson students will be able to: describe appropriate netiquette and Internet safety behaviour and will describe different types of bullying with a focus on cyberbullying. apply a decision making model and use problem solving skills to address risks and dangers to their own personal safety and the safety of others in a variety of on-line situations. Grade 4 We’ll now take a look at some of the activities from the 3 units. Each of the lessons uses the Ministry’s three part lesson format which includes a Minds on, action, and consolidation. Lesson learning goals are clearly identified at the start of each lesson and then are explicitly shared with students during the minds on.

Sample Key Questions Am I able to describe appropriate behaviour online and recognize when cyberbullying is occurring? Can I make decisions and solve problems to address threats to my personal safety and injury prevention? Can I apply personal and interpersonal skills to help promote positive interactions with my peers? How will my choices and actions online (both negative and positive) affect and impact others? Can I interpret and analyze a variety of media forms and recognize the impact they have upon me and others? Grade 4 Connected includes all three types of assessment (for, as, and of). Here are examples of some assessment as learning “self check” opportunities for students to take control and responsibility for their own learning.

Grade 4 Lesson 1 Sample Minds On
What do you Know about Cyber Safety? 1. The Internet always gives you accurate information if you are doing research. True - Pogo Jump False – March 2. There are ways to make sure you are always safe and your information is private on the Internet. True - Pogo Jump False - March. Here we see a sample Minds On task. Students would complete this after watching part one of the video. This particular task is great for the kinesthetic learner, as students demonstrate their knowledge by getting up and moving. And if you’re wondering, both answers are false.

Grade 5 Lesson 1 Sample Action
Teacher prompt: “As you can see from the Connect[ED] video, cyberbullying is on the rise, and just like the characters in the video, students like you, are frequently being cyberbullied or are observers of cyberbullying and are being forced to make difficult decisions. Most students aren’t sure what to do, or who or where to turn to for help. In the Connect[ED] video there are several characters who are faced with a variety of cyberbullying issues. Using a decision making model, we are going to help the characters make good decisions by analyzing the problem.” Here we see a sample Action activity from Grade 5 lesson 1. Once the decision making model has been shared with the steps reviewed, students will offer suggestions based on the Connected video dilemmas and apply the decision making model. Students then examine the purpose behind the creation of the video and examine how the information shared helped them to make their decision. Students then examine the messages in the video from different points of view including parents, grade 5 student being bullied, grade 5 student who is a bully.

Grade 6 Lesson 1 Sample Consolidation
In a large class discussion, discuss with students their responses to the Student Resource 1: Managing Conflict. Remind the students that at the beginning of the lesson you asked them to think about the impact of the media text (video). In large class discussion, ask the students if they thought that the video was an effective media form in sharing the message of “creating safer online communities for Grade six students”. Would it have been more effective if the message were presented in a magazine article, song or a blog? Why/why not? Refer back to the Learning Goals and have students self assess their understanding of the lesson Learning Goals using the Thumbs Up Strategy. Here is a consolidation activity from Grade 6 lesson 1. Students review strategies to manage conflict and reflect on the video. Note the connections to media literacy

Tools for Assessment and Evaluation
The following tools for assessment and evaluation are included throughout the lessons in this resource. The results of all assessments gathered using these tools are measured against the levels and qualifiers outlined in the Achievement Chart. Rubrics Checklists Anecdotal Recording Charts Many assessment tools are used throughout the lessons. These include: Rubric- A table that contains a complete list of specific success criteria (pertaining to the curriculum expectations), which are measured against the four levels and qualifiers outlined in the achievement chart. Rubrics are found in the final lesson of a unit and inform teachers’ final assessment of student performance. Checklist- The teacher uses a check to indicate whether students “have it” or are “still working on it”, based on their observations of students’ demonstration of the success criteria. Anecdotal Recording Chart- A method of assessment whereby a teacher records observations of students’ progress in and achievement of particular skills.

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