Waikino ICTWaikino ICTInternet Safety and Internet Safety and

Learning ManagementLearning Management

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17 March 201117 March 2011

Room 1Room 1Programme Overview

Computers are one of the various learning centres in the Room 1. Each child has easy access to this learning tool. The children enjoy taking turns to experiment with a variety of educational games (e.g. Study Ladder) within a specified time each day. Through exposure to computer games the children develop basic computer skills. They are also learning to log in to our student learning management system, and view their e-portfolio. They also have teacher guided access to the internet, and often use interactive books during their literacy time.

Essential Essential Skills for Skills for Junior Junior LearnersLearners

Identify basic parts of the computerIdentify basic parts of the computer Turn the computer on and offTurn the computer on and off Use a mouse Use a mouse Open and close a programOpen and close a program Identify cursor signalsIdentify cursor signals Play educational games to support Play educational games to support

learninglearning Typing their own nameTyping their own name Confidently use the following keys on Confidently use the following keys on

the keyboard: spacebar, shift (for the keyboard: spacebar, shift (for capitals), enter, caps lock, and the capitals), enter, caps lock, and the arrow keys.arrow keys.

Supervised access to internet to Supervised access to internet to support learningsupport learning

Room 2Room 2Essential Essential Skills for Skills for Room 2Room 2

Explore educational games to support Explore educational games to support curriculum learningcurriculum learning

Develop basic keyboard knowledge Develop basic keyboard knowledge Independently use known softwareIndependently use known software Develop basic internet searching Develop basic internet searching

strategiesstrategies Use toolbars and shortcuts with Use toolbars and shortcuts with

increasing confidenceincreasing confidence Be aware of safe internet practices to Be aware of safe internet practices to

enable independent, responsible enable independent, responsible internet useinternet use

Use a range of IT equipment Use a range of IT equipment independently to support learningindependently to support learning

Programme Overview

In Room 2 information technology tools are integrated into the classroom program. Developing the student’s understanding and confidence in using IT is integral to their development as is developing the use of other tools – pen, paper, books.

The students have regular access to the class computers for publishing their writing, to support their learning through curriculum software, to enhance their student profiles, and for research.

The students beginning to log in and use the school’s student learning management system (KnowledgeNet) to create a portfolio of their learning.

Room 3Room 3Programme Overview

In Room 3 information technology is utilised in a variety of ways. Computers are used daily to support our literacy and numeracy programme. The internet and CD-ROMs are used as research tools in all curriculum areas. The students use the learning management system throughout the day. This year we plan to develop an e-portfolio of their learning over the year, this will not only be electronic work but also scanned copies of handcrafted activities.

As well as computers the students are encouraged to use other IT resources like the data projectors, still and video cameras, and when possible the telephone and fax. All these IT tools are essential elements in a good enquiry based programme.

Essential Essential Skills for Skills for Room 3Room 3

Explore educational games to support Explore educational games to support curriculum learningcurriculum learning

Develop basic keyboard knowledge Develop basic keyboard knowledge Independently use known softwareIndependently use known software Develop basic internet searching Develop basic internet searching

strategiesstrategies Use toolbars and shortcuts with Use toolbars and shortcuts with

increasing confidenceincreasing confidence Be aware of safe internet practices to Be aware of safe internet practices to

enable independent, responsible enable independent, responsible internet useinternet use

Use a range of IT equipment Use a range of IT equipment independently to support learningindependently to support learning

Use touch pad and external mouse Use touch pad and external mouse with confidencewith confidence

Information Technology Scope and SequenceInformation Technology Scope and Sequence

Yr 0-1Yr 0-1 Yr 1-2Yr 1-2 Yr 2-3Yr 2-3 Yr 4-5Yr 4-5 Yr 5-6Yr 5-6

MouseMouse Gaining confidence in Gaining confidence in clicking and dragging with a clicking and dragging with a mousemouse

Demonstrate confidence in Demonstrate confidence in clicking and dragging with a clicking and dragging with a mousemouse

Complete control over the Complete control over the mouse.mouse.

Complete independent use of Complete independent use of the mouse, develop the mouse, develop understanding of shortcuts and understanding of shortcuts and buttonsbuttons

Complete independent use of Complete independent use of the mouse and all the related the mouse and all the related short cuts and buttonsshort cuts and buttons

KeyboardKeyboard Basic keyboard skillsBasic keyboard skills Basic keyboard skills, Basic keyboard skills, independent use of some independent use of some shortcut keys – shift, caps shortcut keys – shift, caps lock, enter, and arrow keys lock, enter, and arrow keys space barspace bar

Basic keyboard skills, Basic keyboard skills, independent use of independent use of dictionary, thesaurus and dictionary, thesaurus and spell checkingspell checking

Developing touch typing skills, Developing touch typing skills, independent use of dictionary, independent use of dictionary, thesaurus and spell checking. thesaurus and spell checking. Use keyboard shortcuts with Use keyboard shortcuts with confidence.confidence.

Continued development of touch Continued development of touch typing skills, independent use of typing skills, independent use of toolbars. Use keyboard shortcuts toolbars. Use keyboard shortcuts with confidence.with confidence.

ProgramsPrograms Kidpix, educational games Kidpix, educational games (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic Life, PhotostoryLife, Photostory

MS Word, Kidpix, educational MS Word, Kidpix, educational games (e.g. Study Ladder), games (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic Life, Photostory, Comic Life, Photostory, Voice ThreadVoice Thread

MS Word, Excel, Kidpix, MS Word, Excel, Kidpix, educational games (e.g. educational games (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic Life, Study Ladder), Comic Life, Photostory, Voice ThreadPhotostory, Voice Thread

MS Office – Word, Excel, MS Office – Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Publisher, PowerPoint, movie/photo editing, educational movie/photo editing, educational games (e.g. Study Ladder), games (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic Life, Photostory, Voice Comic Life, Photostory, Voice Thread, supported use of wikis Thread, supported use of wikis and blogs.and blogs.

MS Office – Word, Excel, MS Office – Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Publisher, PowerPoint, movie/photo editing, educational movie/photo editing, educational games (e.g. Study Ladder), games (e.g. Study Ladder), Comic Life, Photostory, Voice Comic Life, Photostory, Voice Thread, Wikis, BlogsThread, Wikis, Blogs

Internet Internet UseUse

Guided emailing, teacher Guided emailing, teacher directed internet use, directed internet use, teacher guided use of teacher guided use of KnowledgeNetKnowledgeNet

Accessing email, guided Accessing email, guided emailing, teacher directed emailing, teacher directed internet use, teacher guided internet use, teacher guided use of KnowledgeNetuse of KnowledgeNet

Teacher supervised emailing, Teacher supervised emailing, teacher directed internet use, teacher directed internet use, independent log in to independent log in to KnowledgeNet (supported KnowledgeNet (supported use).use).

Emailing, internet use for Emailing, internet use for research purposes, use of research purposes, use of interactive websites e.g. book interactive websites e.g. book chat, web quests, independent chat, web quests, independent log in and use of KnowledgeNet log in and use of KnowledgeNet

Emailing, internet use for Emailing, internet use for research purposes, use of research purposes, use of interactive websites e.g. web interactive websites e.g. web quests, crocodile clips, quests, crocodile clips, independent log in and use of independent log in and use of KnowledgeNet KnowledgeNet

Other IT Other IT ResourcesResources

Still camera – digital, Still camera – digital, desktops, fax, telephone, desktops, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, data scanner, printer, data projectorsprojectors

Still camera – digital, Still camera – digital, desktops, fax, telephone, desktops, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, data scanner, printer, data projectorsprojectors

Still camera – digital, digital Still camera – digital, digital video camera, laptops, video camera, laptops, desktops, fax, telephone, desktops, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, ipod, data scanner, printer, ipod, data projectorsprojectors

Still camera – digital, digital Still camera – digital, digital video camera, laptops, desktops, video camera, laptops, desktops, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, ipod, data projectorsipod, data projectors

Still camera – digital, digital Still camera – digital, digital video camera, laptops, desktops, video camera, laptops, desktops, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, fax, telephone, scanner, printer, ipod, data projectorsipod, data projectors

Social NetworkingSocial Networking

Students in 2011 are open to many communication options including online social networking sites such as Students in 2011 are open to many communication options including online social networking sites such as Facebook. As teachers we can see benefits of social networking sites but also many potential risks. Facebook. As teachers we can see benefits of social networking sites but also many potential risks. Facebook can be effectively used to support online classroom discussions, and increase collaborative Facebook can be effectively used to support online classroom discussions, and increase collaborative learning opportunities. learning opportunities.

Please be aware that Facebook is meant to be for users 13 years and over but, with no practical way to Please be aware that Facebook is meant to be for users 13 years and over but, with no practical way to check the ages of that many people, it's widely acknowledged that pre-teens use the site. That is one of check the ages of that many people, it's widely acknowledged that pre-teens use the site. That is one of the factors that has left many parents debating whether to allow their children to break the rules and use the factors that has left many parents debating whether to allow their children to break the rules and use Facebook, and other social-media sites. Facebook, and other social-media sites.

If your child is using social networking sites please monitor their use and discuss their activity with them. If your child is using social networking sites please monitor their use and discuss their activity with them. Experts recommend that children should not be allowed to have computers in their bedroom. They should Experts recommend that children should not be allowed to have computers in their bedroom. They should be in a public place where everyone can see what is going on. be in a public place where everyone can see what is going on.

Parent ReflectionParent ReflectionThe World Wide WebThe World Wide Web

In small groups use the PIMS (pluses, improvements, minuses, In small groups use the PIMS (pluses, improvements, minuses, suggestions) assessment grid to brainstorm the following statement.suggestions) assessment grid to brainstorm the following statement.

The World Wide Web (Internet) is an essential element in modern educationThe World Wide Web (Internet) is an essential element in modern education

PlusesPluses ImprovementsImprovements MinusesMinuses SuggestionsSuggestions

Schools can connect with Schools can connect with other schools around the other schools around the world – accessing each world – accessing each others realities e.g. Skypeothers realities e.g. Skype

Recording a live event to Recording a live event to reference laterreference later

Classified access to photos Classified access to photos images etc…images etc…

Parental permission to use, Parental permission to use, parents need to be kept in parents need to be kept in the loopthe loop

Teacher ReflectionTeacher ReflectionPlusesPluses ImprovementsImprovements MinusesMinuses SuggestionsSuggestionsAccess to a wide range of Access to a wide range of resourcesresourcesWe can get information We can get information quicklyquicklyThe information is The information is generally up to dategenerally up to dateGlobal accessGlobal accessQuick and easy Quick and easy communication toolcommunication toolCheaper than many other Cheaper than many other resources e.g. sending a resources e.g. sending a letter, buying books, etc…letter, buying books, etc…Encourages inquiry and Encourages inquiry and research skillsresearch skillsEasy to use (life is easier)Easy to use (life is easier)Wide variety of resources Wide variety of resources e.g. text, video, pictures, e.g. text, video, pictures, audio, etc…audio, etc…Large range of well Large range of well known and trusted search known and trusted search engines e.g. Google, Ask engines e.g. Google, Ask Jeeves, Yahooligans etc…Jeeves, Yahooligans etc…

Teachers can bookmark Teachers can bookmark good sites to reduce good sites to reduce search timessearch timesClearly define search Clearly define search parametersparametersLook into a more reliable, Look into a more reliable, faster ISPfaster ISPContinue to update IT Continue to update IT toolstoolsTeach keyboard and Teach keyboard and emailing skills to speed up emailing skills to speed up this processthis processIT only one tool, books IT only one tool, books are still a vital resourceare still a vital resourceEncourage the students Encourage the students to use open-ended to use open-ended concept-driven questionsconcept-driven questionsMaking sure all students Making sure all students get equal access to IT get equal access to IT resourcesresourcesContinued development Continued development of educational databasesof educational databasesTrial of new search Trial of new search enginesengines

Authenticity of resources Authenticity of resources and information may be and information may be questionablequestionablePlagiarismPlagiarismCopy and paste Copy and paste syndrome – not necessarily syndrome – not necessarily reading and synthesizing reading and synthesizing their researchtheir researchInternet safety – Internet safety – pornography, pedophilia, pornography, pedophilia, stranger danger, spam, stranger danger, spam, viruses, identity theftviruses, identity theftReliability of the internet Reliability of the internet serviceserviceAged equipment can Aged equipment can make using IT difficultmake using IT difficultCan make research Can make research slower if they don’t know slower if they don’t know what to look forwhat to look forResearch skills and Research skills and knowledge that utilise knowledge that utilise books may sufferbooks may sufferDiscourages readingDiscourages readingProcrastination is too Procrastination is too easyeasy

Teach good search Teach good search strategiesstrategiesDouble check informationDouble check informationTeach academic honesty, Teach academic honesty, and check workand check workTeaching good note Teaching good note taking skillstaking skillsHaving a acceptable use Having a acceptable use policypolicyAnti-virus software, Anti-virus software, firewalls, filtersfirewalls, filtersContinued upgrades and Continued upgrades and use of reliable ISP’suse of reliable ISP’sContinued upgrades of Continued upgrades of resources using our IT resources using our IT action planaction planClearly define search Clearly define search parameters and teach good parameters and teach good search techniquessearch techniquesTime limit for each Time limit for each session to encourage good session to encourage good organisation and time organisation and time management skillsmanagement skills

Ways to Protect Your Children on the InternetWays to Protect Your Children on the Internet1.1. Take personal responsibilityTake personal responsibility for ensuring your child's safety. Define for your family what is acceptable internet use and what for ensuring your child's safety. Define for your family what is acceptable internet use and what

is not. is not. 2.2. Educate yourselfEducate yourself in the key issues surrounding internet use. in the key issues surrounding internet use.

Learn how to use the tools your children use on the internet like chatrooms, instant messaging (IM), internet service Learn how to use the tools your children use on the internet like chatrooms, instant messaging (IM), internet service providers (ISPs), e-mail and message boards, Social Networking. providers (ISPs), e-mail and message boards, Social Networking.

Identify websites that you would like your children to explore. Identify websites that you would like your children to explore. Identify websites that you would like your children to avoid. Identify websites that you would like your children to avoid. Learn the internet habits of your children and their friends. Learn the internet habits of your children and their friends. Learn the danger areas for children using the internet Learn the danger areas for children using the internet Use existing online resources to further your internet education. Use existing online resources to further your internet education.

3.3. Talk with your childrenTalk with your children specifically about using the internet. Clearly communicate your goals and values, your expectations specifically about using the internet. Clearly communicate your goals and values, your expectations and what you consider to be acceptable uses of the internet. Spend time using the internet with them. Talk about the fun and what you consider to be acceptable uses of the internet. Spend time using the internet with them. Talk about the fun things as well as the dangers. things as well as the dangers.

Visit sites with your children to learn about safety on the internet and how to report dangerous or illegal material online. Visit sites with your children to learn about safety on the internet and how to report dangerous or illegal material online. 4.4. Place the computer in a common area of the housePlace the computer in a common area of the house . Do not let your children have free access to the computer and the . Do not let your children have free access to the computer and the

internet at all hours and without any supervision.internet at all hours and without any supervision.5.5. Set parameters and agree to ground rulesSet parameters and agree to ground rules . Create a. Create a ‘ ‘Family Internet Contract’ for the "rules of engagement" on family Family Internet Contract’ for the "rules of engagement" on family

internet use.internet use.Rules should includeRules should include

Keep all personal information private. Define personal information (name, address, phone number, e-mail address, Keep all personal information private. Define personal information (name, address, phone number, e-mail address, school name, parents' names etc.) school name, parents' names etc.)

Use nondescript screen names Use nondescript screen names Do not give out credit card information over the internet Do not give out credit card information over the internet Don't talk to strangers - Don't talk to strangers - You should clearly define what this meansYou should clearly define what this means How long your children can spend online each day How long your children can spend online each day Which internet sites they can visit Which internet sites they can visit How dangerous it may be to open things from people they don't know or trust. How dangerous it may be to open things from people they don't know or trust.

6.6. Enforce the rules.Enforce the rules. Revisit the ground rules periodically to make sure they match up with your children's ages and maturity. Revisit the ground rules periodically to make sure they match up with your children's ages and maturity. Post the ground rules in a place visible to both you and your children. Post the ground rules in a place visible to both you and your children.

7.7. Learn about technology toolsLearn about technology tools like filtering software or other safe-guarding programs or options. Decide if any (or several) of like filtering software or other safe-guarding programs or options. Decide if any (or several) of these options are appropriate for your family and implement them. Revisit your settings every six months to make sure you're these options are appropriate for your family and implement them. Revisit your settings every six months to make sure you're current with the technology and the data you're monitoring. current with the technology and the data you're monitoring.

8.8. Maintain controlMaintain control by keeping all internet accounts in your name and control all passwords. by keeping all internet accounts in your name and control all passwords. 9.9. Do not let you children meet someone in personDo not let you children meet someone in person whom they met online without your permission or without another adult whom they met online without your permission or without another adult

present. present. 10.10. Review histories or logsReview histories or logs on your computer to see where your children have been. on your computer to see where your children have been.

RecommendationsRecommendations

Explore some of the internet safety Explore some of the internet safety websites e.g. websites e.g.

http://netsafe.org.nzhttp://www.netalert.org.au/   

Be open and talk with your children about Be open and talk with your children about their use of the computer and especially their use of the computer and especially the internetthe internet

Set clear ground rules and follow through Set clear ground rules and follow through with themwith them

Waikino Internet Use PolicyWaikino Internet Use Policy

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