heina+safety+lesson

**Technology used-** Blog **Brief explanation of how the technology will be used-** Students will create a blog that is set up in a question and answer format on the subject of online safety. They will use the web to find information/articles/pictures on the subject and create questions and answers based on their own research. They will create a citations section with hyperlinks. Also, they will create a unique color scheme, an advice character, and pseudonyms for the questioners. · To introduce the lesson I will ask the students if they ever saw an advice column in the newspaper, online or in a periodical. · I will allow them to discuss their experiences, what the advice columnist did, the tone in which the columnist responded, and the value of such a format. · I will give them a short overview of the project and handout the assessment rubric. · I will remind them of what appropriate behavior is expected. · I will allow them to pick their partners and assist them as needed. · I will give the students planning time to brainstorm their blogsites. This includes their advice columnist character, the color scheme and possible Google prompts. This also includes assisting them with their organizational skills. · After they show me a realistic action plan they can then go online to get started. · I will continue to monitor their online behavior, help with their organization skills, troubleshoot and advise as needed. · Each day I will tell them how far along they should be. If they are behind then I will instruct them to get caught up for homework. · When the student projects are well under way I will start discussing a deadline with them. · Throughout the process I will be looking over their shoulders and asking them questions in the Socratic style. **What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content-**. If they stumble across inappropriate material that slips through the District firewall, or when working online off school property they are expected to dispose of that site in a prompt and mature manner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: Ms. Hein’s Using Technology class To: Parents/guardians Re: Internet safety
 * Mod 7-D-1 Safety Lesson**
 * Objective or goal of the lesson-** The students will be able to work in teams to create an advice column blog about online safety.
 * Description of what behavior is expected of students-** The students will be instructed to follow the school district policies regarding the use of the Internet, appropriate behavior and online etiquette. I will explain this in as much detail as individually needed. Also, I will go over plagiarism protocols with them.
 * Process or steps for teaching –**
 * Citations for any sources used, if applicable-** Because the students will need to find online information/articles/pictures they will need to create a citations section with hyperlinks.
 * Mod 7-D-2 Permission Letter**

Dear parents/guardians, This letter is to advise you that your son or daughter is enrolled in my Using Technology class. The curriculum includes the use of the Internet as a platform for student assignments. According to District policy (Code of Conduct Handbook) the students are required to follow proper etiquette while online.

Throughout the semester the students will use selected Internet sites to create or respond to class discussions. They will use the Internet to research information to use on their own blog site. One such lesson includes a blog site on Internet Safety. I have attached a copy of this example lesson. You and your child are reminded that although the Internet is a valuable resource it is also a venue that they need to use with caution and common sense.

As directed by the District Code of Conduct, the students are reminded that they are to access the Internet for the sole use of completing their assignments. They may not spend class time emailing, accessing irrelevant sites or download anything that can be deemed indecent, obscene, terroristic in nature or in any other way considered harmful to minors. There is zero tolerance for cyber bullying. Your son/daughter is expected to learn and model appropriate etiquette at all times and this will be part of their course grade.

Failure to follow the District’s Internet policy or the Using Technology classroom instructions will result in a withdrawal failure from the course. If you have any questions about this course or the District’s Code of Conduct Internet policy please call your child’s guidance counselor or myself at the school.

I agree to the inclusion of my child in this course and will assist in the enforcement of the District Internet policy and the Using Technology class guidelines.

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