Student Blogs Ni Tawlits

Sept. 18, 2010 TOLITS

Student BlogsMark a New

Frontierfor School Discipline


What is Blogging? A new use for the Internet is

the relatively recent phenomenon is called blogging.

Blogging is a widely used means of communication for millions of Internet users around the world.


Function of Blogs: Blogs, which are web sites or

weblogs where entries may be posted on a regular basis, frequently serve as online diaries or commentaries and may include text, images and links to other sources.


Based on the Studies: the Internet has had a profound effect

on education and social interaction patterns.

87% of all youth between the ages of 12 and 17 years old use the Internet.

it equates approximately 21 million teens online.


Uses of Blogs: for creative outlets for music

for creative outlets for poetry

for creative outlets for photographs

for creative outlets for film


Why has Blogging emerged as an important

issue for secondary principals and

educational leaders?


Reasons: the sheer number of teens engaged

in blogging is significant student conduct which takes place

outside of school often affects conduct which takes place inside the school.


Facts: the world of cyber space has added yet

another dimension to an already complex and challenging legal environment.

the tension between technology and the law maybe eliminated when educators develop a clear understanding to their legal limitations within the context of the free speech rights of students.


Blogs Law:Under Section 230 of the CDA:

“No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.”


How Blogs can serve as Effective Educational

Tools?


“ As blogs and other new technologies emerge, it is

essential that education leaders familiarize themselves, their

staff members, and their students with the legal liability

issues that may arise when technology is used inappropriately. “


Some Pointers:The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Under CIPA, Providers of Internet access to young people must certify that they have an Internet safety policy and technology protection measures in place to be eligible for certain federal funds.

Blogs have emerge as a unique form of free expression that has protection under the First Amendment.
