Teaching with the InternetWhile the Internet offers incredible opportunities and vast resources, using it in the classroom requires careful planning. Things to ConsiderCurrent Internet IssuesDistrict Level StrategiesClassroom StrategiesFor Additional InformationActivity ExamplesTake the Internet TourTeaching with the InternetEDUC275Lisa HarrisSuzanne SprouseWhile the Internet offers incredible opportunities and vast resources, using it in the classroom requires careful planning.Things to ConsiderIssues Strategies for Addressing IssuesExamples of ActivitiesCurrent Internet IssuesAccessing Inappropriate ContentSafety and Privacy IssuesOnline predatorsSales pitches aimed at childrenPrivacy issuesFraud on the InternetComputer Viruses and Hackingemail attachments/downloadsCopyright and PlagiarismTaking credit for others work/text or graphicsDistrict Level StrategiesFiltering SoftwareSchool districts are required to use filtering software by law to receive federal funds.It is still possible for inappropriate material to get through.)Firewall software Acceptable Use PoliciesParent and student signed.Holds students accountable.Addresses safety issues, accessing inappropriate content and confidentially of passwords, etc.Keep virus protection software up to datePlagiarism PoliciesClassroom StrategiesPre-selecting websites students will use bookmark appropriate siteslink to sites from Word, PowerPoint, Excel or FrontPage.Never allow students to surf unsupervisedDiscuss online safety and the AUP with your students. Teach the rules & manage cookies)www.safekids.comOnly purchase from well-know, reputable sitesLook for secure sites URL: httpsDownload from only reputable sitesNever open email attachments from unknownsExplain plagiarism to students and teach them how to site their sources. www.cyberbee.com/copyrt.htmlTeach by exampleUse sites to check for/prevent plagiarismwww.turnitin.com or www.mydropbox.comFor Additional Information The children's search engine Yahooligans offers guidelines for online safety: http://www.yahooligans.com/docs/safety/.www4teachers has) links to pages for teachers, parents, and students about Internet safety: http://www.4teachers.org/4teachers/intech/AUP.shtml.www.4kids.org offers online tutorials for children about internet safety and safety information for parents and teachers: http://www.4kids.org/safesurf/http://www.safekids.com offers strategies to teach kids safety and a variety of other internet skillswww.cyberbee.com offers a variety of tutorials for students to learn about copyright, safety and other internet skillsWinthrop’s AUP: http://www.winthrop.edu/guide/appropri.htmlActivity ExamplesWeb QuestsTreasure HuntsResearchVirtual Field TripsEducational Games/ActivitiesChat rooms/Blogs/Distance LearningVideo ConferencingGreat teacher resource!Take the Internet TourClick on the link below. The tour will walk you through various types of websites useful in an educational setting. Fill out the Internet Tour
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