In this blog, you will discuss the topic of internet safety. You need to include basic background information on the topic and strategies for integrating the concept into k-12 teaching. Following are the topics you can choose from: cyberbullying, file sharing and pirating, identity theft, malware/viruses/worms/Trojans, internet addiction, net banging, phishing, spam, tracking cookies, sexting.
Cyber bullying is a serious internet safety issue that affects internet users all over the world. Cyber bullying means that a student is repeatedly being exposed to "negative actions on the part of one or more students" that are intentional. These negative actions take place through the use of many different kinds of informational and communication technologies such as e-mail, cell phones, and personal websites. Cyber bullying is becoming more and more common with students' increasing access to technology, and the impersonal aspect of cyber bullying has allowed it to become more prevalent because there is less risk for the bully.
Information on this topic could easily be integrated into any k-12 classroom that utilizes computers. Cyber bullying should be introduced very early on in the year, so that students are informed and prepared to deal with the risks. Students should be informed and given examples of the various types of cyber bullying, including flaming, online harassment, cyberstalking, and denigration, masquerade, outing, and exclusion. This will allow students to identify the problem and recognize that they are the recipient of the negative actions of cyber bullying. Students must also be provided with resources, such as hotlines and knowledge of who to contact in case of cyber bullying.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Blog 3-Web 2.0
Prompt: Web 2.0 is changing the way we work, live, study, and play. Scholars claim that this change of technology is causing an emergent of a participatory culture and consequently challenging our school systems and ways we teach and learn. Are we, as teachers, prepared to teach in this new context? After completing the readings, discuss your thoughts about this issue, focusing on practical strategies of how we can use web 2.0 tools to enhance students’ learning.
I think teachers are prepared to teach in the new context of participatory culture because of the groundwork and foundation laid down by educational tools such as those provided by Web 2.0. After completing the readings, I can see a variety of ways that teachers can implement Web 2.0 tools into their lessons to allow student to create their own media content. By incorporating podcasting, blogging, and social networking, teachers can provide their students with open avenues for communication and tailor their lessons to various different learning styles. For example, making a podcast of the lesson could be helpful for ESL students because they are not native English speakers and may need more time and repetition in order to process the material. Therefore, I think Web 2.0 can add a lot to a classroom or a lesson because it contributes to "media literacy" and can fulfill the needs of students with different learning styles.
I think teachers are prepared to teach in the new context of participatory culture because of the groundwork and foundation laid down by educational tools such as those provided by Web 2.0. After completing the readings, I can see a variety of ways that teachers can implement Web 2.0 tools into their lessons to allow student to create their own media content. By incorporating podcasting, blogging, and social networking, teachers can provide their students with open avenues for communication and tailor their lessons to various different learning styles. For example, making a podcast of the lesson could be helpful for ESL students because they are not native English speakers and may need more time and repetition in order to process the material. Therefore, I think Web 2.0 can add a lot to a classroom or a lesson because it contributes to "media literacy" and can fulfill the needs of students with different learning styles.
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