In the article, “Online Ethics Should Begin in Classroom, Educators Say”, actions of distributing knowledge of the consequences of misuse of the Internet are discussed. The article mentions that schools are too focused on implementing technology in the classroom, when they should also be teaching the consequences of misusing the Internet and defining actions that could be considered troublesome when using the Internet. Although some schools have documentation regarding “acceptable use policies” that students can read before accessing the Internet, the documents are written in jargon that younger students may not understand. For example, the article discussed how a twelve-year-old boy did not understand the word “prosecution” when reading the document.
In an effort to inform youth about the misdoing of Internet conduct, the University of Delaware, the International Society for Technology in Education, and the United States Justice Department have all begun to take action. The University of Delaware’s new students are required to read a booklet about the appropriate use of computer networks and then must pass a quiz before accessing the school’s campus network. The International Society for Technology in Education is teaching everything from web-site development to consequences of misuse of the Internet. In addition, the United States Justice Department has a web page for children discussing hacking. The US Justice Department is also working with the Internet trade association to start an educational campaign regarding good citizenship online through use of public service announcements. Overall, all three agree that the Internet is a powerful instrument that requires educated responsibility.
You wrote about that "The University of Delaware’s new students are required to read a booklet about the appropriate use of computer networks and then must pass a quiz before accessing the school’s campus network." In my investigation of this topic, I viewed a power point where senarios are given, and you had to comment on whether the practice was legal or not. I was surprised to find how complicated this task actually was. An example was given where a teacher get's clip art and music from a file-sharing site and creates a lesson plan, and posts it on the school web site. This practice was said to not be permissible. I think all current and future teachers using technology in the classroom would benefit from a quiz on this subject
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed viewing your powerpoint. The layout and display of your slides grabbed my attention right out of the gate and the information that you presented was interesting and useful. I feel that The University of Delaware's policy for allowing students to access the school's network by first reading a booklet and then having to pass a a quiz on that booklet is a terrific idea to ensure that students will be able to safely and correctly use the school's computer technology.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post. I agree that educators should teach the responsibilities of internet use as well as encouraging the use. I have found that most of the time students don’t realize when they are misusing sources. Now, when it comes 11th grade thru college it, in my opinion, become intentional and there is no excuse.
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