Week 1 Blog
The 5 parts that my kids have or will be learning about are:
Digital communication, digital access, electronic participation, digital law, and rights and responsibilities.
Some of the basics for students are access, participation communication and digital access. After having done a survey last year, I realized that all of my students had access to computers, but the type of computer, when and where they had access varied. It helped me to be more flexible with deadlines for assignments, and I even set up an extra computer in my room so that they could come in and use it. Since some have PC, Mac, or even Linux, we had to find formats and programs that all could use to their benefit. A little less than half of my students had a smart phone, which surprised me, so sometimes groups are made according to this type of access.
I also knew that some students had skills that others did not, so this was also taken into consideration. Groups were formed with clear guidelines as to the roles in the group, so that they could maximize the use of their skills and collaborate with each other. Although we did not use storyboards, we had a written dialogue for each group that was edited by me or another native speaker if we had one available in the class. I encouraged texting and phoning people in the group to be able to finish the project that they did, a short commercial on the product of their choice, in the target language of Spanish.
The next thing that we focused on was helping students to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how that fits in with digital law. Most students use digital communication of some sort, but there have been several instances at school in general where kids have gotten on to trouble and suspended for things that they have posted or said on the web. I remind then that There are things like slander, defamation, and threats that should not be posted or said to others. The school made a poster about what is and is not appropriate as guidelines to help our students. I go over the poster with my students and help then by telling them that if it is not kind, true or necessary, then we may no want to post or say it. They are responsible for what they say and write online and in person, so they should take care not to offend.
With digital law, we talk about how to cite sources and get permission for use. It is very quick and easy to send a email to someone and ask if you can use images, music, or quote information found on their sites or in other digital media. Stealing others work, misusing it, or calling it your own, or not giving credit to the creators or authors properly can result not only in low grades in school, but criminal prosecution in the real world! It is better to learn how to do it correctly now than later on in life through the legal system!
Digital communication, digital access, electronic participation, digital law, and rights and responsibilities.
Some of the basics for students are access, participation communication and digital access. After having done a survey last year, I realized that all of my students had access to computers, but the type of computer, when and where they had access varied. It helped me to be more flexible with deadlines for assignments, and I even set up an extra computer in my room so that they could come in and use it. Since some have PC, Mac, or even Linux, we had to find formats and programs that all could use to their benefit. A little less than half of my students had a smart phone, which surprised me, so sometimes groups are made according to this type of access.
I also knew that some students had skills that others did not, so this was also taken into consideration. Groups were formed with clear guidelines as to the roles in the group, so that they could maximize the use of their skills and collaborate with each other. Although we did not use storyboards, we had a written dialogue for each group that was edited by me or another native speaker if we had one available in the class. I encouraged texting and phoning people in the group to be able to finish the project that they did, a short commercial on the product of their choice, in the target language of Spanish.
The next thing that we focused on was helping students to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how that fits in with digital law. Most students use digital communication of some sort, but there have been several instances at school in general where kids have gotten on to trouble and suspended for things that they have posted or said on the web. I remind then that There are things like slander, defamation, and threats that should not be posted or said to others. The school made a poster about what is and is not appropriate as guidelines to help our students. I go over the poster with my students and help then by telling them that if it is not kind, true or necessary, then we may no want to post or say it. They are responsible for what they say and write online and in person, so they should take care not to offend.
With digital law, we talk about how to cite sources and get permission for use. It is very quick and easy to send a email to someone and ask if you can use images, music, or quote information found on their sites or in other digital media. Stealing others work, misusing it, or calling it your own, or not giving credit to the creators or authors properly can result not only in low grades in school, but criminal prosecution in the real world! It is better to learn how to do it correctly now than later on in life through the legal system!
Week 2 Reflection Blog-Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying
There are many things we can do in society to help our youth with bullying.
-Educating students about what cyber bullying is: unwanted acts towards you from another; Some people may say is similar to harassment: unwanted repeated actions.
-Talk about and help develop good self-esteem among classmates.
-Talk about depression: How to feel good about yourself, and realize that how you feel should not be dependent on others
-Talk about suicide and counselors: Let kids know that suicide is not an option. No matter how bad things are, they can always get better. Help make a plan to improve self-esteem. Give examples of those who have persevered despite what other had said or thought about them. Give examples of people who have overcome difficult situations in their lives.
-Follow the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have other do to you.
Parents’ steps:
Beside what has been stated above, parents should educate their children about what bulling is and what steps their children should take to report it and talk about it. Parents should also monitor what their children are doing online and socially. They should watch for mood and behavioral changes, and talk to their children openly.
Teachers’ steps:
Teachers should make a list of what bulling is and keep it handy. We have to teach and talk about it with our students, because the “kids will be kids” mentality has changed DRASTICALLY since we were probably students. We should let kids know that bullying is a form of harassment, something that is illegal in public schools and punishable by law. We need to help students identify what it is, help them to stamp it out in our schools, and reporting offenders, especially those who bully constantly. Serious issues should be reported to the administration and counseling.
There are many things we can do in society to help our youth with bullying.
-Educating students about what cyber bullying is: unwanted acts towards you from another; Some people may say is similar to harassment: unwanted repeated actions.
-Talk about and help develop good self-esteem among classmates.
-Talk about depression: How to feel good about yourself, and realize that how you feel should not be dependent on others
-Talk about suicide and counselors: Let kids know that suicide is not an option. No matter how bad things are, they can always get better. Help make a plan to improve self-esteem. Give examples of those who have persevered despite what other had said or thought about them. Give examples of people who have overcome difficult situations in their lives.
-Follow the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have other do to you.
Parents’ steps:
Beside what has been stated above, parents should educate their children about what bulling is and what steps their children should take to report it and talk about it. Parents should also monitor what their children are doing online and socially. They should watch for mood and behavioral changes, and talk to their children openly.
Teachers’ steps:
Teachers should make a list of what bulling is and keep it handy. We have to teach and talk about it with our students, because the “kids will be kids” mentality has changed DRASTICALLY since we were probably students. We should let kids know that bullying is a form of harassment, something that is illegal in public schools and punishable by law. We need to help students identify what it is, help them to stamp it out in our schools, and reporting offenders, especially those who bully constantly. Serious issues should be reported to the administration and counseling.
Copyright and Fair Use Documents
Below you will find my Documents concerning Fair Use and Copyright. The first document contains my guidelines. The second for is a permision form to ask for the right to use more than what is stated in the previous guide.
mr_wildings_fair_use_policies_final_draft.doc | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | doc |
copyright_use_requestl.doc | |
File Size: | 22 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Bibliography Assignment
Here is the Bibliography assignment done in ALA style. An EXCELLENT source for doing this is found at citationmachine.net for those who need help.
ete104_bibliography.doc | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Final project: Cyber Bullying Lesson Plan
Here is a lesson plan to help students to learn about cyber bullying. Let's help them stay out of trouble!
ete_104_cyberbullying_lesson_plan.doc | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | doc |