Course Title: Safely Using the Internet in Your Classroom K-12
Description:
Internet safety is a concern of many educators and parents in today’s world of information technology. Internet safety is difficult enough to manage at home, but tackling this issue in our schools may be even more difficult. Educators need to know what they can do to improve Internet safety in the classroom. This course will address why online learning is important and how it contributes to student learning. The course also addresses potential dangers for students using the internet and what teachers and parents should know about internet safety.
Dates: June 14 & 15, 2010
Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location & Room No.: GPAEA Computer Lab Burlington
Instructor Information:
Name: Leslie Roberts
Address: Great Prairie AEA
Email: leslie.roberts@gpaea.k12.ia.us
Telephone Number: 319-753-6561 x 1261
Enrollment: Minimum: 12 Maximum: 24
Target Audience: K-12 educators, paraeducators, substitutes, and support staff.
Credit Hours: __x__ 1 Credit Hour (15 contact hours required)
Books/Materials/Rsources
Corwin Press Safely Using the Internet in Your Classroom Toolbox materials will provided by the instructor.
Resources:
Benson, A. (2003). Connecting kids & the web: A handbook for teaching internet use and safety. New York: Neal-Schuman
CyberSafe: Identifying and combating cyber bullies. (2007). Video. Thornwood: VEA.
Green, T. (2007). Making the most of the web in your classroom: a teacher's guide to blogs, podcasts, wikis, pages, and sites. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
i-Safe, Inc. at www.isafe.org
Magid, L. & Collier, A. (2007). MySpace unraveled: A parent’s guide to teen social networking. Berkley: Peachpit Press.
Safely Using the Internet in Your Classroom, Toolkit, (2008). Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
Smith, G. (2007). How to protect your children on the internet: A road map for parents and teachers. Westport: Praeger Press.
November, A. (2008). Web Literacy for Educators. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
Willard, N. (2007). Cyber-safe kids, cyber-savvy teens: Helping yound people learn to use the internet safely and responsibly. San Franciso: Jossey-Bass.
Willard, N., MS, JD of the Center for the Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet at http://csriu.org and http://cyberbullying.org
Bill Belsey, President, at www.bullying.org
Cyberbullying at www.cyberbully.org
Course Focus: __x___ Content _____ Pedagogy __x___ Technology
Need: Internet safety is a concern that many educators and parents share. Children are becoming victims of exploitation, and deceptive predators are gaining their trust. Internet safety is difficult enough to manage at home, but tackling this issue in our schools may be even more difficult. Teachers have been given the responsibility of monitoring dozens of children online at one time and need to know what they can do to improve Internet safety in their classrooms.
Rationale: The course addresses specific student, teacher and school needs evidenced in local school improvement plans and helps teachers improve student (PreK-12 student) learning by applying state and national technology standards. It further contributes to student learning by offering suggestions on how to provide a safe learning environment.
Course Objectives:
Participants will promote collegiality and networking among their peers by working in groups to brainstorm and present ideas regarding materials presented in class as shown through small group and whole group discussion, participation in class activities, and completion of workbook assignments.
Participants will apply new knowledge and skills and deepen current knowledge and skills as shown through collaboration and completion of lesson outline on internet safety.
Participants will be able to answer the following questions as evidenced in a final reflection paper.
• Why is online learning important?
• What are the benefits of online learning?
• What are the potential dangers for their students using the internet?
• What is their school policy on internet use and safety?
• What should parents know about internet safety and how can they communicate with them on the issue?
• What strategies do they may have for direct classroom application?
Course Content/Schedule:
Session 1 – (Day 1)
Introduction
• Syllabus and Assignments
• Blog
o How to make an account
o How to use class blog
• Internet 101
o Glossary of Terms
Overview of Internet Safety
• Strategies for Teachers/Parents
• Foundational Issues
• Influences on Online Decision Making
• Specific Risks and Concerns
• Accentuating the Positive
• Teaching Students and Parents and Acceptable Use Agreements
Module 1 - Why is online learning important?
View Multimedia Segment 1
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
Read Article - Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants
Additional articles
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
View Multimedia Segment 2
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
Workshop Activity: Challenges
Discussion in Groups
Class Discussion
Module 2 – What are the benefits of online learning?
View Multimedia Segment 3
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
Read Article - Educational Benefits of Online Learning
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
Read Article - Listen to the Natives
Discussion in Groups
Present to Class
Workshop Activity: Harnessing the Digital Natives
Discussion in Groups
Class Discussion
Session 2 -
Module 3 – What are the potential dangers for students using the internet?
View Multimedia Segment 4
Discussion in Groups
Class Discussion
Jigsaw Activity: Online Risks: Rules for Safe Internet Use
Discussion in Groups
Class Discussion
Video – Online Predators
Additional Articles
Specific Concerns Presentation
Session 3 – (Day 2)
View Multimedia Segment 5
View PowerPoint Presentation – Cyberbullying
Read Article – Foiling the Cyber Bullies in the New Wild West
Additional Article
Video – Cyberbullying
Guest Speaker – ISP Safety Officer
Discussion and Q & A
Class Discussion
Workbook Activity
Session 4 –
Module 4 – What teachers/parents should know about internet safety?
Monitoring and Protecting
• Tricks Kids Use
• Non-technical techniques
• Technical monitoring and blocking
• Positive aspects
Workshop Activity: Teaching Internet Safety
Group Discussion – Classroom Lesson Plans/Ideas
Class Discussion
Work on Lesson Plans/Internet Research
View Multimedia Segment 6
Discussion in Groups
Class Discussion
Read Article – A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
Workshop Activity: What Parents Need to Know
Group Discussion
Class Discussion
Questions and Answers
Reflection Activity
Complete online evaluation
Safely Using the Internet
in Your Classroom K-12 Class Assignments (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Students will be required to read, discuss, and complete in-class assignment which includes but is not limited to answering posed discussion questions, filling out KWL charts, and group role-playing activities. Participants will turn in the assignments at the end of class and will be evaluated using the rubric provided in the syllabus and as set out below.
Students will be required to bring, share, evaluate and discuss their school Internet Use Policy which will be evaluated by the rubric provided.
Students will be required to learn how to access and use the features of the class blog which will include taking an online quiz about cyberbullying, reading additional articles, viewing videos and posting to discussion questions as evaluated by the rubric provided.
Students will be required to use the internet to research, develop and write an individual lesson plan or implementation plan to use in their classroom and present to the class. The written plan and presentation will be evaluated using the rubric provided.
Students will write a two-page typed double-spaced reflection paper answering the following key questions as evaluated by the rubric provided:
Why is online learning important?
What are the benefits of online learning?
What are the potential dangers for their students using the internet?
What is their school policy on internet use and safety?
What should parents know about internet safety and how can they communicate with them on the issue?
What strategies do they have for direct classroom application?
NOTE: If participants wanting relicensure credit only have met the requirements for a B grade (8 pts), they may choose not to submit the final reflection paper. (Please check with the instructor before the end of the course to make sure that you have reached the necessary total points.) Participants wanting graduate credit are required to complete the final reflection paper.
Check the applicable teaching standards that will be addressed:
____ Content Knowledge
__x__ Planning and preparation for instruction
__x__ Multiple learning needs of students
__x__ Monitoring of student learning
__x__ Fulfills professional responsibilities of the school district
__x__ Engages in professional growth
The following Standards for Services apply to this course: (check all that apply)
__x__ 1. School-Community Planning
__x__ 2. Professional Development services
__x__ 3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Services
____ 4. Diverse Learning Needs of All Children and Youth
____ 5. Inclusive Schools
____ 6. Media Services
__x__ 7. School Technology
____ 8. Leadership
____ 9. Management Services
Iowa Teaching Standards:
3(b), (d) - Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction; selects strategies to engage all students; uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
4(c), (e), (f) – Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students; demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs; connects student’s prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process; uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
7(a), (b), (c) – Engages in professional growth; demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and leaning; works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning; applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
NETS:
1(a) – Creativity and innovation; apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
6(a) – Technology Operations and Concepts; understand and use technology systems.
Technology Needs: Please be specific.
TV/VCR
WhiteBoard, chart paper, markers
Instructor computer station with DVD
Projector
Internet
Student computers with internet
Methodologies:
Direct Instruction %40
Interactive Learning %40
Reflection %10
Technology Usage %10
Methods of Evaluation:
See Rubric Above
Attendance Policy: Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
Grade Requirements:
In order to receive relicensure credit, participants must earn a grade of A or B or Pass.
For Letter Grade:
A: 10-12 points
B: 8-9 points
C: 6-7 points
F: 0-5 points
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you are a student with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations for this class, please see the instructor to discuss your accommodation needs.
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