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We have a duty of care, to
pupils, to promote responsible digital citizenship in a changing
technological climate. It is my belief that a little knowledge and
understanding gained though guided discussion can help promote safer
technological use. |
This
module looks at why it is important to keep passwords to ourselves and not
share these with anyone. Pupils discuss real scenarios and in my experience
many will have their own horror stories to share.
This module explores the need for caution over
anything communicated to us from anyone we have never met face to face.
This module looks at how we use images through
various situations that children may encounter.
This module looks at the difference between
communication that has sound and verbal context and that which doesn't.
Particulary useful for chat rooms and discussion forums.
Although Messenger services are blocked in most
schools many pupils have this technology at home and it is good to discuss its
safe use. We are not in any way condoning its use for junior school pupils as
that is the responsibility of parents but surveys have shown that 40% of our
pupils use this technology at home.
Many young people are given mobile phones.
Understanding the etiquette involved in their use and what to do if they are
bullied using these devices is important.
Web Presence
I have tried to put best practise together in this section on social
networking. However a lot of the advice is good for being a community member of
Studywiz or any VLE.
What
to do if
A round up of the most important advice with a collection of good web links for
teachers and pupils
NB Some modules may take more time than others