Technology in the Classroom By: Amanda Johnson -Cyberbullying -Internet Safety -Legal, Ethical and Social Issues

NETS Standard, Description and Rationale Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Name of Artifact: Independent Technology Project Date: December 7, 2014 Course: EDUC 201 Brief Description: For this assignment, I conducted research on cyberbullying. I also researched the legal, social and ethical issues that arise when using technology in the classroom. I created this Power Point to share with my peers so that they can better understand the issues that I chose to research. Rationale: To document my understanding of NETS Standard #4, I researched many of the issues that arise in the classroom when using technology. I also found information on the responsibilities of educators when using technology as an educational tool. This project helped me better understand the legal and ethical responsibilities I will have as an educator utilizing technology.

Cyberbullying According to StopBullying.Gov, 15% of high school students were victims of cyberbullying last year. Cyberbullying can take place through text messages, emails and posts on social networks It can include embarrassing photos, rumors, fake profiles, anonymous mean posts and so much more. A student made video on cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Why is Cyberbullying Different? Cyberbullying can take place at anytime and target any student. This form of bullying is different from face-to-face bullying because it can be done anonymously. Also, it is hard to trace the source of the messages and they can be hard to have deleted from social media. An example of cyberbullying through online messaging

Cyberbullying How to Stop Cyberbullying: How to Prevent Cyberbullying: Know what your children/students do online. Set rules for technology use and teach students to also apply those rules outside of the classroom. Be aware of social media and messaging technology your children use. Teach your children/students to treat others with respect. How to Stop Cyberbullying: First, Document the bullying by saving the messages. Next, Block the bully and report the behavior to the online service provider. If laws have been broken, such as threats of violence, contact law enforcement. Always contact the school with issues of cyberbullying so that they can work to monitor and prevent bullying in the classroom.

As Educators and Parents we must educate the youth on the effects of bullying. We must also be aware of the signs of bullying and make sure we intervene in instances of bullying It is imperative that we set rule for the use of technology and provide consequences foe the abuse of the privilege. Empower students and children to feel comfortable coming forward when they are being bullied. Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. -Tim Field

Part Two: Internet Safety Risks for Students: Online predators Giving out important information Viewing inappropriate materials Bullying/Being bullied

Internet Safety Safety tips for Students: Never give out personal information: Phone number, address, full name, school name. Do not send photos to strangers Remember, people may not be who they say they are! Do not open attachments from unknown emails or links. They can harm your computer. Always tell an adult about and harassment. Resources for Teachers and Parents: Below is a link to an internet safety video to share with students/ children http://www.teachertube.com/video/9965

Internet Safety Precautions Schools and Teachers can utilize: Internet Safety in the classroom is an important part of technology usage for educational purposes. Schools and teachers must take precautions to ensure the acceptable use of the internet. Precautions Schools and Teachers can utilize: Create Acceptable Use Policies Make sure there are Firewalls in place Utilize filtering Software Set Web Publishing Restrictions Be a Role Model

Acceptable Use Policies Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policies Fire Walls Define How and When students will be using the internet. Define specifically what is allowed and prohibited while using the internet Let students know that their actions may be monitored Have a copy of the agreement signed by the student and parent/guardian. The definition of a Fire wall is “a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.” Fire Walls protect schools and students from accessing materials that could contain viruses. Viruses can leave student’s private information open for hackers.

Web Publishing Restrictions Internet Safety Filtering Software Web Publishing Restrictions Filtering software blocks inappropriate material from students. Filtering software works by blocking information based on keywords that are set as unacceptable. There are pros and cons to filtering software. Some inappropriate sites can still be accessed and sometimes educational sites can be blocked. Teachers must be aware of their schools policies on website publishing. Class websites are a great resource for parents and students to stay up to date on classroom information; however, teachers have to make hard decisions on what information can be shared. Click Here

Part Three: Legal, Ethical and Social Issues

Creative Commons and Fair Use Legal Issues Copyrights Creative Commons and Fair Use The creator of the work has the copyright to the material. Copyright infringement can hold penalties such as fines. Copyright infringement is downloading copyrighted material and using it in a way that violates the rights of the original owner Always request permission to use copyrighted material. Always give credit and cite resources to the material. Understand the fair use guidelines for educational materials. Teachers have resources available to allow them to use copyrighted information for educational purposes. Fair Use is a law of the United States that allows teachers to use copyrighted materials without permission or payment to the owner. Creative Commons is a licensing for a copyright holder that allows them to maintain copyrights over their materials but allows others to use to material under the stipulations of the original owner and by giving them credit . This is sometimes known as “Some Rights Reserved” copyright.

Ethical Issues There are a wide variety of ethical concerns when using the internet in the classroom. Some are: Student information Security, Internet safety, bullying, “Netiquette”, and Academic Honesty. The best way educators can combat ethical issues with the internet is by teaching students proper use and being a role model for their students. Teachers can gain more knowledge on the use of the internet. Technology is always changing and it is important for educators to stay current on the new trends and laws surrounding the internet. Students should have good wed “ Netiquette”. This means that students should have good manners online. They should know how to properly use the internet for academic purposes. Students must be honest in their work. Educators must demand that resources be properly cited and teach students about plagiarism.

Social Issues There is an overlap in social and ethical issues when using the internet in the classroom. Social Media outlets are large concern. Social Media can be used to bully other students and is not an acceptable use of the internet in the classroom. Another large social issue with technology in the classroom is the Gender, Socio- Economic and Race divide. Many of these students falling in these minority categories are falling behind. This is known as the Digital Divide. Teachers must do everything possible to make internet and technology use fair for all students.

Conclusion Administrators, Teachers, and parents have a huge task in ensuring that students are getting the necessary technology education while making sure that students are safe, respectful and honest. The best way for teachers to help their students develop safe and proper technology habits is by being a role model. Always define the acceptable use policies and classroom rules when using the internet. Keep parents involved and always let them know what is happening in the classroom.

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