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Net Safety: It’s elementary

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.

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Net Safety: It’s elementary

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  1. Net Safety: It’s elementary Presentation at PETE&C Sandee Mandel & Nancy Wissmann February 8, 2009

  2. 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) #

  3. 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

  4. “A New Era of Responsibility”: • CIPA-Children’s Internet Protection Act • Enacted early 2001 • Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act • Enacted 10/10/08 • Individuals – Appropriate, Acceptable and Ethical behavior

  5. 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

  6. Cyberbullying happens early

  7. 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

  8. ISTE’s 9 Elements of Digital CitizenshipPart 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Free Internet Safety Curriculum for Elementary Students Empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.

  11. 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

  12. ISTE’s 9 Elements of Digital CitizenshipPart 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

  13. Security vs. usability • 21st Century Learning dilemma

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. PASD Timeline

  17. 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

  18. Approval

  19. Buy In

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. Lets Take a Look PASD Curriculum Alignment: Internet Safety Folder-Technology Public Online for Teachers: Elementary Instructional Technology Website http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson plans/45_03.asp Online for Students: http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/students/

  23. 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 Twenty First Century Challenges Safety Manners Research Authentic Learning

  24. 21st Century Tools: Added Bonus K–12 Student Curriculum CyberSmart! Student Curriculum empowers students to use the Internet safely, responsibly,and effectively. • Educators Toolbar • Lessons that incorporate 2.0 tools • Online Professional Development program

  25. Implementation Timeline • Presentation at faculty meetings • Presentation at Home and School meetings • Turnaround 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

  26. Digital Children: Engage Me http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d1296214afd7cc367045 A Vision of K12 Students Today

  27. Contact Info Sandee Mandel: smandel8@comcast.net Nancy Wissmann: wissmannn@pasd.k12.pa.us Visit PASD Webpage: http://www.pasd.k12.pa.us Elementary Instructional Technology: http://teachers.pasd.k12.pa.us/elem/mandels/elemtechportal/default.html Pete&C: http://peteandc2009.ning.com/forum/topics/a-net-safety-program-for-the

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