Kim's+Safe+Internet+Use+Lesson+Plan


 * **Objective or goal of the lesson:** Students will understand how and apply skills learned to safely participate in class current events blog.
 * **Technology which will be used:** class blog, [|SAFER CHOICES]
 * **Brief explanation of how the technology will be used:** Students will be reading current event news articles posted by teacher on class blog page. They will be responsible for posting comments about the article as well as responding to their classmates opinions.
 * **D****escription of what behavior is expected of students:** Students will be expected to be respectful of classmates comments. They absolutely may disagree with opinions of others, but they may not bully or reveal any personal information about themselves or classmates. All login names will be assigned by teacher and will not reflect the last name of the student.
 * **Process or steps for teaching (i.e., what you will actually do in the classroom) :**
 * -Students will receive a Venn diagram template answering the following: List similarities and differences between bullying in school and bullying on a computer.
 * - Class will share Venn diagrams and create a class diagram that reveals similarities and differences.
 * - Then students will get a laptop and go to the following website: []
 * - Students will click on "comics" and read through the cyber bullying cartoon.
 * - Then we will share "Stuff to Know" at the end of the comic, reading each point aloud and discussing as a class.
 * - Teacher will introduce class blog page and pass out login names for students.
 * - Teacher will explain expectations for blogging assignment:
 * a. student must post a comment 2x's for each presented news article: 1 in regards to the article and 1 reply to a classmate's post.
 * b. no personal information revealing identity EVER
 * c. absolutely no cyber bullying
 * d. all students must have signed permission slip (handed out prior to this lesson) in order to participate. (an alternate paper/pencil assignment will be given to students without permission slip.
 * e. no sharing login passwords
 * f. any misuse of class blog page will result in loss of participation, parent contact, after-school detention and potential office referral (to be determined by Mrs. Flickinger on individual basis)
 * -Students will login and create personal passwords.
 * -Read first news article
 * -Post a comment
 * -Reply to peer comment
 * -Assist students who may be having difficulty
 * **What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content:** I believe if my students would run into inappropriate content, they would most likely report it to me, and most would probably not be surprised. I plan on moderating all posts, so I suppose I have ultimate control over what is viewable.
 * -Post a comment
 * -Reply to peer comment
 * -Assist students who may be having difficulty
 * **What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content:** I believe if my students would run into inappropriate content, they would most likely report it to me, and most would probably not be surprised. I plan on moderating all posts, so I suppose I have ultimate control over what is viewable.
 * **What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content:** I believe if my students would run into inappropriate content, they would most likely report it to me, and most would probably not be surprised. I plan on moderating all posts, so I suppose I have ultimate control over what is viewable.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Starting the 2nd semester, Mrs. Flickinger's English classes will be contributing comments on our class blog. The purpose of the task will be for students to read current news articles (posted by Mrs Flickinger) and post comments based on provided discussion prompts. By the end of the school year, your son or daughter should have a basic understanding of blogging, as well as supported and logical opinions regarding various local, national and world current events. Each student will be provided a login name and password to use when posting comments to the class blog. All comments must be approved by Mrs. Flickinger, therefore, you can be assured that inappropriate content will not be viewed by the class. The weekly blog assignments will be part of your child’s English. As with formal essays, your child will receive a rubric that explains the expectations. Please note, however, that if you chose for your son or daughter to not partake in this project, he or she will simply complete the same assignment via paper and pencil. Also, internet connection at home is encouraged, but not required. Students are aware that they can post blogs using our classroom computer or by visiting the library.

All district rules regarding computer use will apply. Any misuse will result in consequences outlined in the Student Handbook for Internet Use.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 762-1191 or via email: kimberly_flickinger@wasd.k12.pa.us

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