NET SAFETY: IT’S ELEMENTARY

Presentation at PETE&CSandee 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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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

“A NEW ERA OF RESPONSIBILITY”:

CIPA-Children’s Internet Protection ActEnacted early 2001

Protecting Children in the 21st Century ActEnacted 10/10/08

Individuals – Appropriate, Acceptable and Ethical behavior

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

CYBERBULLYING HAPPENS EARLY

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

ISTE’S 9 ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

PART 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.

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.

Free Internet Safety Curriculum for Elementary Students

Empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.

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

ISTE’S 9 ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

PART 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

SECURITY VS. USABILITY 21st Century Learning

dilemma

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

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

PASD TIMELINE

Research Approval Buy In

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

APPROVAL

Building Level

•Teacher Survey•Presentation to Principals

District Level

•Superintendent Support•School Board Approval

BUY IN

Serendipity Library Curriculum Review

Health Curriculum

Cyberbullying Policy

Need Cyberbullying Incidents Compliance

Top Down Support Strategic Plan Technology Framework

Cost Free

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.

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

Lets Take a LookPASD Curriculum Alignment:Internet Safety Folder-Technology Public

Online for Teachers: Elementary Instructional Technology Websitehttp://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson plans/45_03.asp

Online for Students:http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/students/

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

Safety Manners Authentic Learning Research

Twenty FirstCentury Challenges

21ST CENTURY TOOLS: ADDED BONUS

•Educators Toolbar•Lessons that incorporate 2.0 tools•Online Professional Development program

K–12 Student Curriculum CyberSmart! Student Curriculum empowers students to use the Internet safely, responsibly, and effectively.

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

Presentation at faculty meetingsPresentation at Home and School meetingsTurnaround 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

DIGITAL CHILDREN: ENGAGE ME

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d1296214afd7cc367045

A Vision of K12 Students Today

CONTACT INFO

Sandee Mandel: smandel8@comcast.netNancy Wissmann: wissmannn@pasd.k12.pa.us

Visit PASD Webpage: http://www.pasd.k12.pa.usElementary Instructional Technology: http://teachers.pasd.k12.pa.us/elem/mandels/elemtechportal/default.htmlPete&C: http://peteandc2009.ning.com/forum/topics/a-net-safety-program-for-the