What can we do to keep our children safe while using digital technology?

1. understanding the global nature of the internet.

2.How we harness the immense power of the internet and

equip the young to use it in a safe way.

Why?

“We can’t put the genie back into the bottle”(Nicholas Car “The Shallows” 2011)

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How mobile is Technology?

• Open access by anyone, anytime, anywhere • society, community organisations, businesses, learning institutions.

• Used for information, inspiration, collaboration, multi-sensory connecting with the world online.

• Tools and applications explore the web and actively engage with each other online, profile our lives with pictures, personal details, share our likes and dislikes.

• The globe is at our fingertips…

What is our digital footprint ?

• The trail you leave behind in cyberspace and any form of digital communication: texting, blogging, e-mailing, social networking, using mobile phones and messages.

• Why not “google” yourself and find out what information is online about you ?

• http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/koppel/interactive/interactive.html has a great site to show you where you leave your digital footprint in everyday life.

• Employers, police and other authorities will often search a persons digital footprint to examine what is online so anything written can be there for years ahead that means it is traceable…

What does the NSW Education Department Policy say about internet safety ?

• General Guidelines • Educational information & collaboration enhances student outcomes -

communication, research and learning .• Guidance/needs of school-responsible usage of services and tools-

ensure a safe learning environment.

• General Netiquette • Be kind and polite just like the real world.• Use appropriate methods of texting and never swear.• Don’t use all capitals for script, as you may appear to be shouting,• If someone online says something that makes you feel

uncomfortable( rude text or photo or says something scary) then don’t respond and tell an adult you trust.

What happens in Reality?

• In a recent Frontline program (2008) called “Growing up online” 90% of parents where unaware of their child’s online activity.1 in 5 teens has been bullied online.

• The program highlighted teens “virtual world” issues - primary school age children.

• Often act on impulse or bravado when online.

• Unwarranted consequences online culture 24/7. Addiction to Cyber activity social networking such as facebook, chat sites, games.

• Cyber bullying can affect everyday life.

• Can lead to depression, low-self esteem, feeling unwanted, anxiousness, extreme cases suicide.

What is Cyber-bullying ? What help is available to combat the problem?

• Cyberbullying means -using internet technologies (email, chat, websites, text, messages etc) in an inappropriate way to (stalk, harrass, intimidate, defame, humiliate, impersonate, threaten, demean, exclude, embarrass, abuse, flame or trick) make another person unhappy.

• Programs- NSW ED Dept “Carers guide” to internet safety • -“Cybersmart” by ACMA( Australian Communication and Media Agency).

• Sollutions• School rules for the internet.• Keeping certain information private ( passwords, home details, some photos).• Teach students about using appropriate language and netiquette.• Report anything unusual to a person they trust ( parent, teacher etc).• Ignore and don’t respond to online threats.• Keep a copy for evidence of online bullying and seek school help when dealing with

issues.• Reassure child that they are not at fault and provide counseling if necessary.

As educators…how can we model safe approaches to the internet?

• A good teacher • gains respect as a good role model • shows leadership and knowledge• inspires and coaches students with skills • has high expectations of students. • Keeps a professionally focused & monitored environment.

• Developing a trans-literacy policy with regard to digital safety issues • across all subjects to promote the best standards from Library Authorities.• *Scaffold resources or tools (step by step process )• *Rubrics (standards/ associated grades) • School specific needs , curriculum, procedures and policies

• Teachers need to develop a network for their own professional learning- (listservs, blogs, formal groups, colleagues) .

What are the student Implications?

• We have 6 years to make an impact on a child so …yes Library matters!” (Williams 2008)

• Our aim is to produce informed, confident digital citizens.

• 3 hurdles to get over• Growing digitization and portability of information• Changes in the nature of information source-checking• Need for new skills for workers of global economy• (Johnson,D 2006)

• The Reflection Model for Safety• 1-Awareness (Code of Conduct, Student and parent guidelines) • 2-Guided Practice (Acceptable use and cyber-smart advice)

• 3-Modeling and Demonstration (Sharing ownership each age group)

• 4-Feedback and Analysis ( Reflection and development)

How can we implement safety guidelines in the classroom situation?

• Collaborative Awareness-Tackle Cyber safety issues as a group- meaningful to students-age level, community of helpers.

• Work through safety programs available online -privacy, ownership, plagerism, copyright issues.

• Wikis & Google Docs,Skype- collaborate, analyse and edit together.One single resource can be available to multiple students (copyright free or under license agreement). Safety programs.

• Blogs as well as instant messaging/chat/conferencing tools ( audio and video) enable students to collaborate regionally and globally within safe boundaries.Example-school buddies on social networking sites from schools in two different countries discuss travel safety.

How can the library implement safety lessons?

3 Paradigms of the 21st Century 1. ICT literacy includes how to use a computer- access software, internet for information manipulate multimedia tools collaboratively. Application skills, Web tools, and social networking skills.

2. Information literacy how to organise information- “Students can access, use, organise, present and evaluate information” (ASLA 2009 and ALIA 2006) -Define, Locate, Select,. 3.Critical literacy how to critically think about information Questioning, problem solving skills and reflective thinking skills. The ability to access, ,manipulate and present information for a specific need. includes time-management and collaboration.

Environment1.Atmosphere of sharing- guided practice activities2.Set clear boundaries for Safety-Monitor 3.Have specific consequences for breaches of rules in line with your school and library policy.

Conclusion- What happens in the future ?

• How do we negotiate the rapids of the digital age ?• One step at a time, build up skills and lead by example, make your library

an atmosphere of safe sharing.

• How do we help each other to be safe online?• Help others learn by holding professional workshops to build confidence in

use of digital skills and protection issues- yourself, staff, students.

• How do we keep up with changes?• “By transforming yourself into a professional who researches trends,

monitors technology, avoids the fear factor and empowers student-centered learning.”By Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis

• What is the most important issue for the future?• Put safety first and step out into the ever- changing, digital world.

Recommended Readings• 1.ACMA Cybersmart Program (2012)• http://www.acma.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WEB/STANDARD/1001/pc=I...• 13 Jan 2012 ... The Cybersmart program enables children, parents, carers,

teachers ... and activities http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

• 2..Dept of Education-Curriculum- Technology and …(2010)• http://det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/k10syllabus/redirect/...• Technology and Enterprise. ... ACARA has developed the following information 

resources for the Australian Curriculum: Information sheets; Learning Area ...

• 3.Johnson,D (2006) website-dougwri-Dangers and Opportunities• http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/dangers-and-opportunitie...• 10 Jul 2007 ... crisis.jpg Dangers and Opportunities: Challenges for Libraries in the Digital

Age ...... Johnson, D. “You know you are a librarian in 2005 when…

• 4.Kallick, B. & Wilson, J. M. (2001). Creating an information infrastructure :• challenges for the future. In B. Kallick & J. M. Wilson III (Eds.), Information• technology for schools : creating practical knowledge to improve• student performance (pp. 93-115). San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.

• 5..O’Connell, J. (2008). School library 2.0 : new skills, new knowledge, new futures. In P.Godwin & J. Parker (Eds.), Information literacy meets Library 2.0 (pp. 51-62). London : Facet Publishing