Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Activity #9
Scenario #4: Age Restrictions
Ethically-Of course she should follow the age requirements. We would not want to encourage students to disregard the rules and guidelines of a web site. Maintaining integrity is very important even if you think no one else is watching.
Safety or Well Being-When used appropriately for the in class poster project I feel that everyone is safe. However, students should be strongly cautioned about using any online tool appropriately.
Advice- Before starting any website where students can post online I would let parents know and tell them how they could access the post. I feel strongly that parents should monitor their student's online life and behaviors.
Real-life-I do not have any real life drama or personal connections to relate this scenario. But, I do feel that as parents and teachers we must protect a student's online life.
Scenario #7: Course Management Overload
Ethical issues-I don't see any overt ethical issues as long as Edmodo is a reputable, upstanding and easy to use site. However, I am concerned with why this site is not officially supported by the tech department. I would want to find out why. And also find out why so many course management tools are being used in one school.
Safety or Well Being-I understand that the parents are concerned with a student's well being. Juggling many passwords and accounts can be frustrating for anyone.
Advice-I do feel that the parent has a valid point. Using 4 different course management tools is a lot and perhaps is not really helping students manage all of their courses. Having one "go to spot" or course management tool would be more effective. Having a school wide discussion on the subject would be a great idea.
Real-life- Once again, I do not have any personal connections to this issue. However, I do see both sides to this issue. The teacher believes they are making things easier for the students and themself. And as the parent, I see that having 4 course management tools is not helping the student manage their academics effectively.
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I'm glad you feel that parents and teachers should work together to help students learn how to behave appropriately online. As we open our classrooms to the greater world, we have to realize that this can make us and our students more vulnerable, especially if we don't think things through and get parents and administration on board.
ReplyDeleteI like how you approached the issues from both sides, and appreciate your comment that we would not want to encourage disregarding rules/guidelines.
ReplyDeleteI also commented about scenario #7... I agree with what you said about seeing both sides. I think it's difficult for one course management tool to fit all teachers/grades/subjects. I can also see that it might be frustrating for a parent to have so many usernames/passwords to juggle.
ReplyDeleteI think we are just touching the tip of the iceberg with these topics. It's unfortunate that we don't often think about what can be misinterpreted until it becomes an issue.
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