YouTube’s, Mobile phones, Blogs and Bubbl.Us are great ICT tools! The internet is a dangerous place. First and foremost the learners need to be aware about is that the information they are placing on the net can be accessed by anyone. Unless under a security password protected site. So the learners need to know what sort of information is appropriate to place on the internet.
What is NOT appropriate?
· Sometimes full name (people will know exactly who you are)
· Addresses (people will know where you live)
· Personal details (people will know your personal information)
· Personal schedule dates (people will know where you are and when)
· Revealing pictures / videos / recording (people you do not know can access these things and use them in ways that you could find offending)
· Friends personal information (same as your details above)
· Enemies personal information (people could offend or hurt them and that is not fair or pleasant thing to happen to anyone)
What is appropriate?
· First name usually or a nickname
· Simple photos / videos / recordings that do not give personal information away
· Stories of places you have already been too (it’s ok to share things from the past because it doesn’t tell people where you are now or will be in the future)
· On password protected sites that you know all the people accessing the site you can place more detailed information about yourself
When using the internet there is a lot of information, picture and videos that can be accessed. It is important for the student to know that they need to acknowledge other people’s work so not to copy right it. Copy right is illegal. It is ok to use someone’s opinions, quotes or information to back up your ideas thoughts and research, as long as they reference where it came from and who it came from.
As a teacher using ICT tools and allowing learners to access the internet, it is crucial to make sure the learners understand what they are placing on the internet stays there. As a teacher I should use sites that are password protected and use school networks that filter through the internet blocking inappropriate sites, pictures and information. This will minimise the amount of inappropriate information being distributed around the classroom. As a teacher I should make sure my learners know how to reference or at least label the author, date and web address or book title!
When using YouTube Remember:
· Use appropriate videos
· Acknowledge the source
· Do not film or record and then post inappropriate or revealing videos on YouTube, because it is a publicly accessed site.
· Make sure you have the person’s permission to film them if placing them on camera and into a YouTube.
When using a Blog remember:
· Do not place too much personal information in it
· Be aware if it publicly accessible or password protected
· Acknowledge your sources
· Place appropriate pictures / videos / recordings on it
· Be aware not to say or use offensive language or comments as other people may read your blog and be offended
· Respect other people’s opinions by sharing your opinion and perspective and not putting their ideas and thoughts down.
When using a Mobile Phone remember:
· Offensive messages can be traced to specific phones.
· Do not take inappropriate pictures / videos / recordings
· If using information found make sure it is acknowledged
When using a Bubbl.Us remember:
· Acknowledge sources
· Do not place inappropriate messages on bubble as they can be saved and accessed by others
YouTube’s, Blog’s, Mobile Phones and Bubbl.Us can be fun, engaging and also safe! All I need to do is address the safe, legal and ethical guidelines with the learners to ensure they use this tool effectively and safely. These guidelines are very similar for any internet based ICT tool!
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