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Web Technology (new Reading and Writing literacies)

1. Defining Digital Cheating and Plagiarism - Since the advent of the Internet, cheating and plagiarism has become increasingly easy, and students do not seem to have a clear understanding of what digital cheating and plagiarism encompasses. Our first step as educators is to teach students what these concepts mean. Schools should clearly define both "digital cheating" and "digital plagiarism" and make this information readily available to all students and parents. Teachers in all disciplines must take the time to define and discuss these concepts with their students.
2. Establishing Clear, Specific and Consistent Rules and Consequences - In addition to defining digital cheating and digital plagiarism, schools must establish clear, specific, and consistent rules and consequences. Perhaps the best way to create these rules and consequences is to form a committee consisting of administrators, teachers, students and parents. It is also imperative that these rules and consequences are enforced.
disciplines must model in their own work, and directly teach students
We have a responsibility as educators to make sure that our students enter their young adult lives as college students or members of our economy with technology skills that will prepare them for their future. Technology is a very prevalent piece of this future and educators need to take advantage of whatever resources are approved by their districts in order to meet the demands of 21st century learners and way of life.

Virtual friends should be enjoyed as virtual friends, as you never really know who is on the other end. ie don't share your real world contact information
Online bullying is still bullying.
How to compose an effective Tweet, threaded discussion post, e-mail, blog entry, etc.
How to interact professionally with online colleagues, avoiding flaming, spamming, and use of sarcasm/humor without indicators (such as emoticons)
In certain instances, a student should inform their teacher or adult of an online occurrence:
If someone asks you for too much personal information

Risk vs. Reward
Every facet of a child's life is a balance of protecting them from danger while allowing them to go out and experience things that life has to offer. Potential dangers and risks lie in wait around every corner as a child navigates through life. Do we not let kids play outside because they might wander into the street? Do we not let them ride a bike because they might fall? Do we not let them go swimming because they may drown? If we denied children access to something simply due to a possible danger or risk, we would essentially deny them the right to life, as every aspect of life carries a degree of risk. So why would we allow them to swim with the risk of drowning, but not let them go near the internet or use innovative technology to learn?
and direction. It is arguable thatArguably, students who
Students need to be taught some key internet safety guidelines in order to successfully access the internet for learning
Information on line, in email, or other electronic venues is rarely if ever truly private and thus nothing should ever be entered that you would not want a third party to see.

Risk vs. Reward
Every facet of a child's life is a balance of protecting them from danger while allowing them to go out and experience things that life has to offer. Potential dangers and risks lie in wait around every corner as a child navigates through life. Do we not let kids play outside because they might wander into the street? Do we not let them ride a bike because they might fall? Do we not let them go swimming because they may drown? If we denied children access to something simply due to a possible danger or risk, we would essentially deny them the right to life, as every aspect of life carries a degree of risk. So why would we allow them to swim with the risk of drowning, but not let them go near the internet or use innovative technology to learn?
With everyEvery potentially risky activity comesrequires guidance and end their life, yetlife; while adults don't think twice aswhen they engage in them due to direction that has been provided.these same activities. To simply safety guidelines in order to successfully access the internet for learning
Information on line, in email, or other electronic venues is rarely if ever truly private and thus nothing should ever be entered that you would not want a third party to see.
Do not use suggestive or inappropriate screen names
If someone you met online asks you to meet them in person
If something makes you feel uncomfortable, or just doesn't seem "right"
When in doubt ask for assistance from a trusted adult
Digital Cheating and Plagiarism
If we want to strike a balance between protecting our students and affording them the opportunity to create and learn with innovative technology, we must create an environment that encourages ethical behavior on the Internet. The following issues related to digital cheating and plagiarism must be addressed:

Your Challenge: What can be uploaded to an e-portfolio as evidence of good teaching?
Danielson and Abrutyn (1997) identified three main types of portfolios: working, assessment, and showcase. A working portfolio contains work in progress, and usually tracks learning over time. The second, assessment portfolios, are structured and standardized with the content being predetermined by the curriculum. The third and final type of e-portfolio is a showcase portfolio. These exhibit the teacher's best work. They are generally used to demonstrate a level of accomplishment. The showcase portfolio is one type of portfolio that may be best suited for demonstrating good teaching to a potential or current employer. It should, just as its name suggests, showcase the teachers best work including their basic technology skills. The e-portfolio should be organized in such a way that information can be easily found by all viewers. During the planning stages, authors should remember that the e-portfolio is a broad summary of their teaching work and need not contain every little thing that has been in used in their classroom. They should think about what to include that would make the e-portfolio unique and stand out from other portfolios; yet still be structured and to the point. The e-portfolios should also show teachers' personalities by showcasing personal interests both in and out of school.
contain some of the following:
a resume including the diversity of teaching experiences in different districts (rural, urban and suburban) and honors or awards received
a cover letter

Technology for Teacher Professional Development
Your Challenge: What can be uploaded to an e-portfolio as evidence of good teaching?
of accomplishment. [Is a showcase portfolio to the ONLY use for an e-portfolio? Is there no place for e-portfolios to support professional exchanges and collaborative reflection about teaching that's less than ideal and perfect?- Dr. Young] The showcase
An effective teaching e-portfolio should contain some the following:
a resume including the diversity of teaching experiences in different districts (rural, urban and suburban) and honors or awards received

world can effectaffect them in
Risk vs. Reward
Every facet of a child's life is a balance of protecting them from danger while allowing them to go out and experience things that life has to offer. Potential dangers and risks lie in wait around every corner as a child navigates through life. Do we not let kids play outside because they might wander into the street? Do we not let them ride a bike because they might fall? Do we not let them go swimming because they may drown? If we denied children access to something simply due to a possible danger or risk, we would essentially deny them the right to life, as every aspect of life carries a degree of risk. So why would we allow them to swim with the risk of drowning, but not let them go near the internet or use innovative technology to learn?

Students need to be taught some key internet safety guidelines
Information on line, in email, or other electronic venues is rarely if ever truly private and thus nothing should ever be entered that you would not want a third party to see.
YouDo not use suggestive or inappropriate screen names
You have to financial information. ExamplesExamples: check the Virtual account numbersnumbers can protect
How to create a strong password.
How to avoid unsafe websites, downloads, and emails.
If we want to strike a balance between protecting our students and affording them the opportunity to create and learn with innovative technology, we must create an environment that encourages ethical behavior on the Internet. The following issues related to digital cheating and plagiarism must be addressed:
1. Defining Digital Cheating and Plagiarism - Since the advent of the Internet, cheating and plagiarism has become increasingly easy, and students do not seem to have a clear understanding of what digital cheating and plagiarism encompasses. Our first step as educators is to teach students what these concepts mean. Schools should clearly define both "digital cheating" and "digital plagiarism" and make this information readily available to all students and parents. Teachers in all disciplines must take the time to define and discuss these concepts with their students.
Establishing Clear, Specific,Specific and Consistent administrators, teachers, students,students and parents.
3. Teaching Students How to Cite and Document Digital Sources - Teachers in all disciplines must teach students about the concept of intellectual property. Students must be explicitly taught when the documentation of digital sources is necessary, as well as how to properly cite and document digital sources. We are responsible for giving our students the tools needed to avoid plagiarism.
We have a responsibility as educators to make sure that our students enter their young adult lives as college students or members of our economy with technology skills that will prepare them for their future. Technology is a very prevalent piece of this future and educators need to take advantage of whatever resources are approved by their districts in order to meet the demands of 21st century learners and way of life.

Fact : Children explore where they are not supposed to. As educators we have a responsibility to teach our students that what they do in the virtual world can effect them in the real world!
Risk vs. Reward
right to life... because everything islife, as every aspect of life carries a risk...degree of risk. So why
With every potentially risky activity comes guidance and direction. It is arguable that students who are of the age in question here engage in daily activities that could potentially hurt them or even end their life, yet adults don't think twice as they engage in them due to direction that has been provided. To simply deny a student the opportunity to explore innovative technologies to advance and expand their learning would seem absurd when put this way. Proper instruction and guidance is key.
Students need to be taught some key internet safety guidelines
Information on line, in email, or other electronic venues is rarely if ever truly private and thus nothing should ever be entered that you would not want a third party to see.
Virtual account numbers numbers can protect
How to create a strong password.
How to avoid unsafe websites, downloads, and emails.
Teach how to tell when a page is secure.
Virtual friends should be enjoyed as virtual friends, as you never really know who is on the other end. ie don't share your real world contact information
Online bullying is still bullying.
an online occurance:occurrence:
If someone asks you for too much personal information
If someone you met online asks you to meet them in person