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Great history of grading. Origins with this lazy bastard in 1792. Dickens weeps.

In the context of the future of learning management systems, this paper examines the concept and perception of a learning environment from the classroom to the internet and their relationship to perceptions of teaching and learning.

Could it be that part of the problem be that the teachers who attempt to teach with "real world" concrete examples have never had any real world concrete experience. 12 years of school followed by 4-5 years of undergrad, now you are a teacher, teach about the real world. hmmm

KIS sophomore Soojin Lee inspires a TTT podcast episode. Well-done, TTT and Soojin!

Govt of South Australia - Child and Student Well Being links to child protection reform program 'Keeping Them Safe'

DECS Govt of South Australia - Child Protection

See also Clay Shirky"Here Comes Everybody and the concept of Coasean floor.

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balanced documentary and supportive material. Thanks to Bill Farren comment#218 "One of the biggest surprises in making this film was the discovery that the threat of online predators is misunderstood and overblown. The data shows that giving out personal information over the Internet makes absolutely no difference when it comes to a child's vulnerability to predation. " PBS site 'What We Learned write up'

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Digital citizenship isn't just about recognising and dealing with online hazards. It's about building safe spaces and communities, understanding how to manage personal information, and about being internet savvy - using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way, and inspiring others to do the same.

Interactive game about internet safety

The handbook is intended to be of use to grassroots practitioners involved in designing new projects and adapting existing ones; to developers designing digital tools and resources; and to funding bodies wanting to ensure robust processes in their supported projects.