Inappropriate use of the network ppt
- 2. T heTHREAT wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww VInappropriate Use of the Network will always be a concern as long as the computer is connected to the internet. VThreats range from email, websites, social networking, instant messaging, to certain Web 2.0 tools. Inappropriate use of the network is common through all technology resources mentioned above.
- 3. Common Misconceptions wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww VThe biggest misconception of inappropriate use of the network is that everyone is in fear of misusing computer resources. That is not a fac. Most students, teachers, and administrators are not concerned of inappropriate use of the network due to firewall and blocking software that is being used in the districts. The software on the district’s resources do protect the students, teachers, administrators and districts from harm most of the time.
- 4. T he realities Of Inappropriate USE wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww VDue to the inappropriate use of the network, students are missing out on the educational opportunities with the use of the Web 2.0 tools because of concerns and behaviors such as cyberbullying, chatting, and visiting websites that are not educational. VStudents are actually more engaged and motivated with the use of the Web 2.0 tools, but cannot use them in some districts due to this. VThere are concerns with school employees using the Internet to view inappropriate website and using a numerous amount of time exchanging personal emails throughout the work day.
- 5. Common Responses wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww VAcceptable Use Policies (AUPs): Contracts between the (Internet and computer user) students and parents, with the district, the school, and the teachers about appropriate network usage. VLimited Web 2.0 Use; Many schools are prohibited to use many Web 2.0 tools such as blogging, personal email, instant messaging, social networking sites, etc. VFiltering and Blocking Software: Districts are purchasing this software in attempt to keep the students safe and from accessing inappropriate use of the network. VMonitoring and Surveillance Software: Many districts also purchase software that monitors all information that is transmitted through the district’s network. VRestricting Access: Many districts do not allow teachers to create or use websites and Web 2.0 tools to be used with their classrooms and students.
- 6. A few Recommendations wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Vicki Davis (2007) shares her six pillars of the Web 2.0 classroom (Robinson, Brown, & Green, 2010): VInternet safety and privacy: Teachers make it their responsibility to teach students the skills to be safe and to protect students from harm through careful supervision. VInformation literacy: Teach students how to maintain privacy. VInternet citizenship: Teach students to evaluate and respond to information on the web critically. VInternet teamwork: Teach students to engage in a responsible way with others online. VIntentional Internet activities: Teachers will create intentional planned activities for students learning while using the Internet and Web 2.0 tools. VAn engaged teacher: The same teachers will be engaged in the student learning throughout these activities. The teachers should be trusted as professionals to use the district’s network appropriately and have the necessary resources and bandwidth available with few filters to interfere in this learning process.
- 7. Sources USED wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww VRobinson, L., Brown, A., and Green, T. (2010). Security vs. access. International Society for Technology in Education