1. Web 2.0 and Internet Safety for Educators

2. Introduction
Mary Mehsikomer Network Coordinator NW-LINKS/Region 1 (218) Websites:

3. What is Web 2.0? Evolution of the World Wide Web
Communication, publishing, personal expression, learning, connecting, collaborating
Information comes to you 24/7

4. What are Web 2.0 Tools? Social Networking Sites Wikis RSS Feeds Blogs
Gaming
Podcasting
Video conferencing
Publishing
Sharing

5. What is social networking?
Connection and collaboration that is done electronically via the Internet
Services and sites that allow connection with people, organizations, and places
Wide open or restrictive
It’s not just for dating anymore…
Fantastic opportunities and
safety concerns

6. Why use these tools for education?
21ST century learning – real world, relevant learning experiences
Help students engage
Encourage further exploration
Open the world beyond the local community
Save money (sometimes)

7. Social Networking Examples
Facebook
Linked In
Nings
Twitter

8. RSS Feeds RSS – Not Rodents of Significant Size
RSS – Really Simple Syndication
Brings information to you
Free
Easy to use and manage
Subscribe to news, blogs, wikis, other sites

9. Google Search engine Free Web 2.0 tools and services
Create an account
Use iGoogle
Google Apps for Education

10. Wikis “Wiki" - Hawaiian word for fast
Create and edit web content – multiple users
The ultimate wiki is Wikipedia at
Easy to create and share
Free
Try
Example:

11. Blogs Are not creatures found in a bog Blogs are web logs or journals
Publish and share views and information
Free
Try
Example:
Twitter – mini blog

12. Mary’s Favorite Blogs Blue Skunk Blog by Doug Johnson
Dangerously Irrelevant by Scott McLeod
Zen Habits
Start your own and find more!

13. Podcasting Audio and video itunes http://www.itunes.com
Many educational purposes
Listen or create your own
You don’t need an ipod to use them
Try or

14. Video Conferencing
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
Become a member – membership is free
Hundreds of video conference and video field trips available in all content areas
Some have fees some are free

15. Publishing and Sharing
Delicious (Yahoo)
Twitter
Flickr – sharing photos
(Yahoo)
Teacher Tube, School Tube and You Tube – video

16. The Laws Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Requires “technology protection measure”
Internet Safety/Acceptable Use Policy
Protecting America’s Children Online Act
Requires schools to provide education on Internet safety and cyberbullying

17. SAFETY FIRST Make sure students are instructed in safety
Explain and enforce district and school Internet Acceptable Use policies
Do not post personal information
Have students use avatars instead of photos
Create alias names
Set available restrictions on blogs and
wikis for classroom use
Model good Internet behavior
Talk to your school library media specialist

18. Tips for Teachers Use tools in the context of a project
Privacy capacity component
Experiment with the tools before using with students
Use maximum privacy and security settings
Do not “friend” students on Facebook or other social networking unless in context of a class project and only for that purpose
Model good behavior – have a plan

19. More Tips for Teachers
Talk to technology coordinator about what you want to do and why
Monitor online submissions to Web 2.0 tools used for lesson activity and classroom purposes
Make sure parents are aware that you are working with students online
Don’t rely only on the Internet filter to block undesirable content

20. Remember
Students are already using Web 2.0 tools as part of their daily lives. They will use them with or without our guidance and help. When children are young, we teach them how to navigate and cross the street safely. Don’t we want to do the same thing when they are navigating the Internet?

21. Resources
Internet Safety TIES InforMNS - NetSmartz Thinkfinity FBI

22. Resources
Cyberbullying Minnesota Department of Education rning_Support/Safe_and_Healthy_Learne rs/Safe_Learners/Bullying_Prevent_Res/in dex.html Stop Cyberbullying ml Cyberbullying Research Center