Computer Ethics for Students

 

I would like to think that my students would automatically respect one another’s work on the computer, not cyber bully, copy, etc., but experience has taught me otherwise.  Just as our students need a list of classroom, rules to follow, the same should apply to school work completed through the interent. In my Technology for Educators class this week, we read about the importance of computer ethics. Our text book, Teachers Discovering Computers, 7^th ed., included a list of 10 rules for educators to follow called, “Computer Ethics for Educators,” also known as the Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics (Shelly 426).  It is a great resource for all teachers. I suggest printing out a copy or perhaps creating a “Ten Commandment” list for your own students. The following videos review the importance of these rules, and what illegal copying is. The second video was created for a younger audience, but is in a foreign language, offering English subtitles.

Video #1: The 10 Commandments of Computer Ethics

Retrieved September 21, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSHJg7cSXM

 

Video #2: Cyber/Ehics: Illegal web content

Retrieved September 21, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aL1Kg75cCw

References:

Shelly, G., Gunter, G., Gunter, R. (2012). Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.

YouTube (2011). Retrieved September 21, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aL1Kg75cCw

YouTube (2012). Retrieved September 21, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSHJg7cSXM

Multimedia in the classroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA&noredirect=1

In my technology for educators class this week we read a chapter about Networks and communcation. The more I read, the more confused I became regarding the voculary. This video titled, "The Networked Student," provided me with an alternative way to learn about networking. This youtube vide , also known as a digital storybook, was created by a college student to show how college students can maximize thier use of the interenet, and network with outher learners. I learned more about netowrking by this video, that I did from reading the textbook. Wouldn't this be the same for many of our students?  I am anxious to learn how to use and/or create a digital story book to use with my students.

 I have recently begun using tumblebooks through the seminole county public library website, http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp . Tumble books is a free website offering ebooks for children. I have been amazed , and a little saddened by thier prefence for the ebooks over my personal story time, but I can't blame them. They also enjoy using our listening center with books on CD.  It is truly a wonderful thing, to see young children interested in learning to read.

Several other devices used in our classroom include, ipad, touchscreen computer, and a DynaVox. Some of my students have exceptionalities in speech/language or occupational therapy, and these devices allow them to better communicate and particpate in classroom activities. Our school has recently purchased a projector/smart board for our classroom. We are anxiously its arrival. :) This will allow all types of learners to particiapte in our large group lessons and activities. I can't imagine teaching children with excpetionalities without being able to use these wonderful devices. Without the development of these products, not all of my students educational needs could be met.

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For more information on assitive technology for Speech/Language services check out ths link:

http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/maestro/

 

Shelly, G., Gunter, G., Gunter, R. (2012). Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating  

     Technology in a Connected World (7^th ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage            

     Learning.

You Tube. (2008). Retrieved September 13, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?   

     v=XwM4ieFOotA&noredirect=1