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mverbrugge50315

Should Schools Monitor Students Social Media Accounts - 1 views

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  • The company states that it actively looks for anything online that could threaten the safety and well-being of students in the district, including cyberbullying and threats of self-harm. These could be posts that are initiated from school, or not; using school-owned technology, or not. The technology also allows for the flagging and reporting of drug use or class-cutting – or really anything publicly posted by a student that could be viewed as problematic to the school
    • mverbrugge50315
      mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
       
      Seems like a good service to take burden off of administrators as they have a full plate and in the grand scheme of things, $40,500 seems fairly reasonable. Curious if price is based on number of students in that school?
  • The reality of course is that if a child wants to circumvent tracking and monitoring software, it is pretty easy to do.
    • mverbrugge50315
      mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
       
      Was a question I had, if district were to invest in a service, how easy would it be monitor. When our school caught kids drinking via Facebook/Twitter they caught on and changed settings to private.
  • Most people would agree that parents have a responsibility to keep tabs on what their kids are doing online.
    • mverbrugge50315
      mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
       
      YES!! I'm amazed when I see some things on FB or Twitter for some of my students and how do parents not have more control and make them take it down.
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  • that schools monitoring social media amounts to a violation of a student’s privacy. I am not particularly convinced of that. Most students I speak with are savvy enough to realize that what they post in public spaces online is open for anyone to see.
    • mverbrugge50315
      mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
       
      With anit-bullying laws becoming more prevelant, the issue of privacy is going to become more irrelevant b/c it's actually against the law
  • $40,000 could be used to hire an additional school counselor, at least part-time. At a time when school budgets are shrinking and support staff are routinely being cut, are schools trying to cut corners by relying on a technological solution to a problem?
  • And are they right for doing so?
    • mverbrugge50315
      mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
       
      Our district needs to cut nearly $3 Million dollars from our budget over a two year period, so it's a matter of weighing priorities. Student safety vs other things in place. All depends what current money is going towards
  • mverbrugge50315 on 06 Aug 14
     
    A service called Geo Listening is available for around $40,000 for districts to use and they monitor students social media. Questions about student privacy and whether this is a service schools can afford
Jamie Dee

Revise Song Lyrics Creative Writing - 3 views

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  • Jamie Dee on 28 Jun 12
     
    A parody music video promoting agriculture! If you like it, feel free to share it with your friends! No copyright infringement of original song intended.Become a fan of our new facebook page
  • Lisa Westerman on 28 Jun 12
     
    Loved it! Shows such an awesome way students can use technology for their passion! Gonna show ALL my farm friends! ;D
Lisa Westerman

Diigo - Web Highlighter and Sticky Notes, Online Bookmarking and Annotation, Personal L... - 4 views

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  • Lisa Westerman on 22 Jun 12
     
    Diigo vs. Alternatives, or Why Diigo? If you want more than a simple bookmarking tool, Diigo is for you! Compared with other bookmarking tools, Diigo enables you to do so much more. Period. If you read a lot digitally, Diigo is for you! Compared with other information management tools, Diigo is differentiated by its focus on e-reading.
meineckee

Helping students from rural Mexico feel comfortable in your classroom - Connecting with... - 1 views

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  • Children from rural Mexico may frequently feel uncomfortable in the American classroom environment. For starters, students may have grown up playing only with their siblings and cousins.
  • if a student is attending an American school for the first time, it may also be the first time he or she is surrounded by a different culture, language, food, and set of expectations for behavior. This can make a child feel very nervous, out of place, or shy.
  • the definition of a good education, or una buena educación, held by Mexican parents is far more comprehensive than the dominant American definition of a good education. For Mexican parents, the term una buena educación is a term used to refer to the broad education of a child rather than the solely the schooling of a child. In fact, the term in Spanish meaning “well-educated” is synonymous with the term ser gente decente, or “to be a good person.” A good education serves as the foundation for all other learning and instills in children a sense of moral, social, and personal responsibility. This includes teaching a child how to treat elders with respect, behave properly, and become a person of good moral standing.
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  • While parents in rural Mexico place a very high value on education and learning English, mothers bring the cultural understanding that schooling is the responsibility of the teacher and the school rather than the parents. They often do not realize that most children entering kindergarten already know their ABCs, the colors and the numbers. A mother from rural Mexico might expect that her son or daughter would learn all of these things in school.
  • some new immigrant parents may work long hours, may be unable to read, or may fill the house with things other than books or school supplies.
  • she may not understand that teachers’ requests to bring in supplies are to be followed, that classroom open-houses are normally attended by parents, or that homework frequently comes before family time in many American households.
  • Without authentic caring relationships with educators, students may feel disillusioned with their schooling experience and struggle to do well in school
  • To show respect to a teacher, a student may refrain from acting silly or boisterous, may not call out, or may not ask a question if they feel like they would be bothering their teacher.
  • may feel uncomfortable performing in front of the class or displaying information upon request.
  • but would be very willing to share in a small group setting.
  • Assign small group work in class to create a less intimidating environment for a new student. Avoid asking a new student to display their knowledge in front of the class until that behavior seems more familiar. Allow the student to be bicultural! Treat his or her language and ethnicity as assets rather than hurdles to overcome.
  • meineckee on 30 Jun 14
     
    This article has a lot of good information on relating to students and parents originally from rural Mexico. There are many good points in the first and second chapters of the article.
jaydahl

20 Essential Tricks Every Skype User Should Know - Page 1 | Maximum PC - 2 views

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    • jaydahl
      jaydahl on 27 Jul 13
       
      use as make shift surveillance system
  • you can see if Fido's chewing on the couch again, and if so, issue a stern warning to cut it out.
  • We typically adjust both the microphone and speaker sliders to about 90 percent in Skype
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  • At the very top, uncheck the 'When I double-click on a contact start a call' checkbox and click save. Wasn't that easy?
Liza Alton

Teachers and Computers: Using YouTube Videos as a Resource in the Classroom - 0 views

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  • When selecting a video to download, remember to WATCH IT THROUGH,  and that means, from beginning till the end and also THROUGH THE END CREDITS.  I cannot stress this point enough.  Sometimes people disguise tasteless or indeed bits of pornographic material into completely harmless clips.  So please, PLEASE watch the clip carefully before showing it to the kids!
  • however be careful when downloading copyrighted movie clips/music clips etc.
  • Liza Alton on 17 Aug 11
     
    Excellent warnings about proper usage and reminder to watch the entire video before downloading-especially if planning to show in a classroom
rjbowman

My Experience with epals | Kids and Technology - 4 views

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  • rjbowman on 24 Aug 14
     
    This was a good summary of ePals usage from a teacher in the Northeast. She provided pros and cons which was helpful for me to analyze if it's right for my classroom.
  • kindermason on 28 Aug 14
     
    I really enjoyed reading this blog. There were lots of ups an downs mentioned which really gave a good picture of her experience with ePals.
Liza Alton

Missouri Outlaws Student-Teacher Facebook Friendship : The Two-Way : NPR - 7 views

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Student-Teacher NPR missouri facebook friendship

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  • 03:28 pm August 2, 2011 Twitter (27) Facebook (685) E-mail Share Stumble Upon Reddit Linkedin Digg What is this? Share Print Comments (146) Recommend (32)   by Eyder Peralta August 2, 2011 Listen to the Story All Things Considered [3 min 38 sec] Add to Playlist Download Transcript   A law signed into law last month in Missouri is making waves nationally, this week. A small part of the wide-ranging SB54, makes it illegal for teachers to be "friends" with students on any social networking site that allows private communication. That means teachers and students can't be friends on Facebook or can't follow each other on Twitter for example. All Things Considered's Michele Norris spoke to an eighth grade teacher from Joplin, Mo., who opposes the new law. Randy Turner, who teaches English, said as teachers your job is to reach out to students and that means going where they are and now a days students have shunned e-mail and are using social networking sites to communicate. The larger bill, explained Turner, was passed with great support because it was intended to protect children from predatory teachers. It was intended, he said, to stop what is termed "passing the trash," which is when teachers who have had inappropriate contact with students resign quietly only to be hired by another school. But Turner argues instead of protecting children, this new law may be hurting them. "We may be preventing them from talking to the very people who may be able to help," he said. In a story last month, Springfield's KSPR talked to a teacher from Nixa, Mo. Band Director Craig Finger said he has no problem with the law, because the lines between teacher and student are clear to him. "... If you ask any one of these kids it's very clear we're not friends," Finger said. "We don't friend any students. If you haven't graduated we're not friends. I think the only people I've friended under 18 are my niece and nephew." But Turner said that in the aftermath of the massive Joplin tornado that killed more than 100, Facebook proved instrumental. He was able to locate 20 students to find out they were OK, because he was friends with them on Facebook. Another teacher, said Turner, who monitors the chatter on Facebook was able to stop a fig
  • Liza Alton on 09 Aug 11
     
    NPR reports on Missouri Outlaws Student-Teacher Facebook Friendship
ericksonda

Be a Good Digital Citizen: Tips for Teens and Parents | Common Sense Media - 3 views

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  • Digital Citizenship Tips for Teens For teens, we offer five simple rules of digital citizenship to help them create a world they can be proud of -- and inspire others to do the same. Think before you post or text -- a bad reputation could be just a click away. Before you press the "send" button, imagine the last person in the world that you’d want seeing what you post. What goes around comes around. If you want your privacy respected, respect others' privacy. Posting an embarrassing photo or forwarding a friend’s private text without asking can cause unintended hurt or damage to others. Spread heart, not hurt. If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online. Stand up for those who are bullied or harassed, and let them know that you’re there for them. Give and get credit. We’re all proud of what we create. Illegal downloading, digital cheating, and cutting and pasting other people’s stuff may be easy, but that doesn’t make it right. You have the responsibility to respect other people’s creative work -- and the right to have your own work respected. Make this a world you want to live in. Spread the good stuff. Create, share, tag, comment, and contribute to the online world in positive ways.
Jamie Dee

Cyber Citizenship - YouTube Help - 3 views

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  • Angela Read on 30 Apr 12
     
    United States Quick Tips: A good rule of thumb is: if you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't film it or post it as a comment. If someone is bothering you on the site, using the
  • Jamie Dee on 04 Jul 12
     
    Online or cyber citizenship isn't just about recognising and dealing with online hazards, it's also about building safe spaces and communities, as well as understanding how to manage personal information, and using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way, and inspiring others to do the same.
anonymous

9 YouTube Tips and Tricks for Teachers | The Whiteboard Blog - 1 views

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  • anonymous on 09 Jul 14
     
    Great information if you plan on using You Tube videos in the classroom!
Anita Roche

Page 2: Tools for Monitoring Your Kids' Facebook Use: Review - ABC News - 3 views

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  • Review: Tools for Monitoring Your Kids' Facebook Use
  • Anita Roche on 18 Apr 12
     
    Gives parents some options, but not if their children are going behind there backs to set up and access Facebook.
Sara Rael

Cold War Hot Spots: Melissa Quiter, James Lathrop, Cheryl Davis - 0 views

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  • 3.  Additional Research - Teams are to become the class experts on their assigned "Hot Spot."  Each team must use at least three credible sources.  If the school subscribes to data bases through the library, students can use those during the research process. Students are to attribute sources using their title, name and credentials.  Students must be able to  show that the information gathered is valid and credible.  Students cite sources using MLA style.
  • Sara Rael on 30 Jun 12
     
    online "news site style" layout
  • Sara Rael on 30 Jun 12
     
    I have always lectured about the Cold War but this would be a much more interesting way for students to learn about it, teach each other about it, comment and do analysis.
Jennifer Otten

NEA - Get Smart! - 5 views

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    • Laura Foell
      Laura Foell on 21 Jun 12
       
      Study up about the drop box, mobile mouse pro, edutecher,
    • Jennifer Otten
      Jennifer Otten on 27 Jun 12
       
      Thanks for pointing out the mobile mouse pro. Have you used that before? There are A LOT of things to sift through on the edutecher website.
  • Laura Foell on 21 Jun 12
     
    a lot of interesting material that we could use in the classroom
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  • Sara Rael on 21 Jun 12
     
    What about students that don't have cell phones? My own kids aren't allowed to get on till their 16. Or what about the families that are low income?
  • Laurie Nielsen on 22 Jun 12
     
    I'm with you, Sara. My own kids get a cell phone for Christmas freshman year and DON'T have Internet access, however the Ipod Touch has the Internet. (Kids bought themselves.) This has inspired me to not only poll kids on their Internet access on a computer but on their phone/Ipod as well.
  • Sara Rael on 22 Jun 12
     
    Thanks Laurie, that is a good point. We do have a few Ipod Touches at our school if kids don't have one.
  • Laura Foell on 24 Jun 12
     
    I agree with some of the comments about some kids not having access. But schools should be encouraged to make these available to those without access.
Barbara Ellingsworth

Resources: Lesson plans - Google Apps for Education - 1 views

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    • Barbara Ellingsworth
      Barbara Ellingsworth on 22 Jul 13
       
      I could use this for kindergarten if I left out the reflection.
  • Jane Bambrook on 16 Jul 13
     
    Lesson plans for all grade levels using Google apps
  • Barbara Ellingsworth on 22 Jul 13
     
    This site gives some great lesson plan ideas using google apps for grades k-10.
Shaeley Santiago

How to use twitter in the classroom Part 1 | Expert teacher training in student motivat... - 5 views

teacherstraining.com.au/witter-in-the-classroom-part-1

twitter teacher howto web2.0 PLN

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  • The following tips will help you efficiently use twitter in your classroom to enhance your professional learning
  • If you have a bit more time and you would like to see a targeted list of educators put together in a Google doc go HERE.
  • Shaeley Santiago on 20 Jul 11
     
    Blog post with tips for using Twitter to expand your professional learning network.
Deb Little

YouTube Lets Schools Opt for Educational Videos - 2 views

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  • Deb Little on 11 Aug 12
     
    YouTube Lets Schools Opt for Educational Videos Flickr:www_ukberri_net Teachers who have been frustrated over blocked access to YouTube educational videos in school can take heart. YouTube is rolling out a pilot a program with schools that will redirect all YouTube links to educational content on YouTube.com/education.
  • annie loring on 14 Aug 12
     
    That's encouraging...I can override our school's filter, and students' filters if they ask.
Jenny Leudo

Harassment and cyberbullying - YouTube Help - 3 views

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  • Harassment and cyberbullying
  • YouTube users share their opinions on all sorts of topic
  • social
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  • media
  • respect
  • tolerant
  • avoiding malicious personal attacks.
  • can sometimes become passionate
  • if you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it on YouTube.
  • YouTube we understand the value of free expression, so please understand that not all negative or mean videos and comments will be removed.
  • Accounts that are dedicated to harassing a particular user or the community at large will be terminated.
  • Flag the video
  • File an abuse repor
  • Jenny Leudo on 03 Apr 14
     
    Google Support's take on policies and suggestions for Cyber Citizenship on YouTube/
Shaeley Santiago

Kids Who Use Facebook Do Worse in School - TIME Healthland - 9 views

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  • Liza Alton on 09 Aug 11
     
    I really liked the last comment by the writer. His kids are the same age as mine and I am thankful that mine were older before they had access to Facebook. But just the same we as educators need to know the good and the bad so we can help our students and their parents become better cyber citizens
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