We all need to be responsible at school when performing any act. Moreover, when modeling conduct to students. One important component in our daily teaching life is the Internet. Who is responsible for its use?
Every School does have its own policies. As a matter of fact Charles B. Aycock in Wayne County does have its policies that are in harmony with the States requirements. Central Office controls these requirements and policies.In addition to this, at Charles B. Aycock, we ask every parent and student to sign a contract to perform excellent behavior when using the Internet at school. Teachers are required to do so. Please take a look at this video that presents some vital information about responsibility. But in the end the one who has the most responsibility when using the Internet in the classroom, computer lab or library, specially with the students, is the teacher.
On the other hand, we need to ask ourselves if using the Internet at school is safe, keeping in mind that the responsibility is ours because kids are always kids, beings who are being educated now. The adult one is the teacher and we will be expected to act accordingly in order to keep our positions at schools. Therefore, we need to be very careful what to research and where because our school has to be clean at all times. Immaculate! So, teachers are the ones that can be changed, not the school. It is the "Institution" and it has to prevail
I agree with you but as an educator we really should preview material and sites before opening them up to students. Another aspect of internet use we dare not forget is to monitor. Our kids need constant supervision as they are 'fast'; and can dart in and out of a site without being detected.Our fears though cannot preclude us from integrating the use of the internet in instruction. Thank you you have given us much food for thought.
ReplyDeleteAs your blog says who is responsible? Leaders and teachers are responsible and we have to include parents too, and I also agree with visionary leader, we need to supervise and preview before presenting websites to student. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, teacher, beside knowledge about web 2.0 tools, need to know how to use good judgement when selecting teaching materials. It is important too to establish safety guidance to ensure internet experiences are safe and enjoyable as well as instructional! Thanks Eduardo, good points!
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely given food for thought. Safe internet use is a must. Another must have is for teachers to preview the websites and materials to which we want to expose our students. Finally, administration, teachers, and parents are responsible for supervising students while they are on the internet. Thanks for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteSchool districts are responsible for technology implementation. We also ask parents and students to sign a contract regarding internet use at my school. I believe this enable students with responsibility as well as make them accountable.
ReplyDeleteGood post. One thing I liked is that you shared a video from a school in the United Kingdom rather than the United States. I do believe that some of our best lessons come from overseas, which is why I follow teacher blogs from Indochina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and Romania in addition to those from the USA.
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