Cybersafety in 21st Century Classrooms

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Cybersafety in 21st Century Classrooms

• Laura B. Fogle
• Tech4Teaching
• http//tech4teaching.blogspot.com/

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Web 2.0 is here to stay
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High profile concerns

• Online predators
• Cyberbullying

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Highly Reactive Response

• DOPA, DOPA Jr.
• State initiatives
• Local policies

The Age by Cathy Wilcox http//www.theage.com.au/n
ews/national/schools-ban-youtube-sites-in-cyberbul
ly-fight/2007/03/01/1172338796092.html
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Real concerns

• Online predators
• 71 reported receiving messages online from
  someone they dont know (netsmartz.org)
• Cyberbullying
• 90 of middle school students have had their
  feelings hurt online (wiredsafety.org)

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Proactive Response

• Protection
• Responsible use
• Education and advocacy

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Jigsaw

• 1 recorder, 1 spokesperson
• What policy changes would you recommend to
  address Web 2.0 concerns?
• Is student activity on social networks a school
  issue?
• Can you use digital social network tools in the
  classroom safely? If so, how?
• How can we educate parents, administrators, and
  policy makers to real concerns and squelch
  hysteria?

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Share

• What did you learn?
• Additional resources to share?
• What do you recommend?
• What questions remain?

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Conclusions