Group+A+7-C-2

= Home > Group A Workspace > Learning Activity 7-C-2= =The Scenario:=

Your fourth grade class has been blogging for about two months now. They have shared several writing projects on their class blogs, including revisions of some short stories with illustrations. To protect your students’ identities, all students use only their first name and first letter of their last names (e.g., Kayla F., Joseph R.) Your students have commented on each others blogs, and a few parents and other teachers have added comments as well. Your students have become accustomed to this feedback from your internal audience. Today, one of your students, Aaron, asked you about a comment on his blog. Someone complimented him on his story but Aaron doesn’t recognize the name. You review the comment and the link provided, and it appears to be someone from Canada doing educational research. Aaron asks what he should do next.

=1. Acknowledgement= Without using student's name present the class with the situation that has transpired

=2. Wall Poster Review= Train and review often Stay Safe Poster.



=3. Remind and review with students the internet agreement=

Student - Parent Contract
(signed at beginning of year)


 * Student Contract**

I realize that the use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. I understand that inappropriate behavior may lead to disciplinary action and/or denial of this privilege. I understand that primary usage of the Internet at _?_ School is educational and I agree to the following:
 * I will use the school Internet access only for educational purposes.
 * I will use respectful, appropriate language at all times.
 * In written and oral reports, I will give proper credit to all programs, books, articles, and data obtained from the Internet.
 * I will respect the rights of copyright owners and will not reproduce any work protected by copyright.
 * I will not try to gain unauthorized access to any other system.
 * I will never give out personal information such as my address or telephone number, send pictures that are personally identifiable, or agree to a personal encounter with someone I meet on line.
 * I will promptly report any messages/communications that are inappropriate or make me feel uncomfortable to the teacher.
 * If I do come across an inappropriate website, photo, or blog, I will immediately close the site.
 * I will not attempt to bypass or shut off the security measures on the school’s computers or network.
 * I will obey the Computer Usage rules posted in the classroom.

I have carefully read and agree to follow the _?_ School Student Internet Use Contract above. I understand the consequences that may result if this agreement is violated.

Student Name Printed: Student Signature: Date:

**Parent Internet Consent Form**

As the parent or guardian of _?_, I have read and agree with the _?_ School Internet Acceptable Use Policy and the Student Internet Use Contract.
 * I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes only.
 * I give my permission to publish my child's student work on the internet using their first name and last name initial.
 * I understand that _ ?_ School has taken available precautions to restrict/limit access to controversial materials; however, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials. In addition I recognize that any controversial material available from the Internet must be obtained by user request.
 * I also accept full responsibility for any expenses incurred by my son/daughter as a result of inappropriate use of the Internet and agree to reimburse _?_ School in that amount.
 * I will support the school’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy and reinforce it with my child(ren).

Parent Name Printed: Parent Signature: Date:

=4. Wrap Up/Review= Problem solve with class on how to deal with this situation and commend student for following both the safety protocol and internet agreement compliance. Remind students that when in doubt, they should consult the teacher.

Provide students with examples of comments or scenarios that involve the use of the comment portion of the blog. Have students give a thumbs up or down sign to indicate if the example was safe (thumbs up) or unsafe (thumbs down). The teacher can ask for further explanation of the students' responses. Particularly when answers are not unanimous.