riding the web 2.0 roller coaster: the ohio experience
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Presentation delivered on November 16th at the OPEC pre-conference entitled, "TRANSCRIPT
Riding the Web 2.0 Roller Coaster:
The Ohio ExperienceForging Ahead to 21st Century Learning:
Addressing Tech Misuse in Schools – Incidents and Recovery
November 16, 2010
Presenter: Lynn T. OchsDirector of Technology, Milford Exempted Village School District
The Roller Coaster Experience…
Essential Questions
• What are the challenges associated with technology misuse in Ohio schools?
• How do our 21st century learners perceive social media tools and how does this impact their behavior in school?
• What steps can we take to prevent potential tech misuse situations in schools and communities?
The Challenges….
• eRate Regulations– Filtering – CIPA/COPPA
• Community Values• Parental Support and
Involvement • Student Privacy Issues• Technology Tools –
Rapid Rate of Change • Bad Press
Headlines….
Headlines
Educating our 21st Century Learners
… the researchers found that the internet is empowering a tech-savvy generation to pursue a central element of 21st–century education – self-directed learning, performed on kids’ own terms and time schedules. - MacArthur Foundation, Kids’ Informational Learning with Digital Media, 2009
In the Web 2.0 world, self-directed learners must be adept at building and sustaining networks.
- Will Richardson, Educational Leadership, 2008
• Teach Good Decision-Making• Create Positive Digital Footprints
Steps We can Take
• Educate Staff, Students, and Parents on Digital Citizenship– Digital Citizenship Curriculum and Events– Peer Programs
• Establish Policies, Procedures and Processes– Update your District AUP– Consider Sexting and Cyberbullying
Policies– Add Social Media Guidelines
• Professional Development • Approval Process• Parent Permission Forms
Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship
Social Media Guidelines
Closing Slide
Life can be like a roller coaster...And just when you think you've had enough,and you’re ready to get off the ride and take the calm, easy merry-go round...
You change your mind, throw you hands in the air and ride the roller coaster all over again
That's exhilaration...that's living a bit on the edge...that's being ALIVE .
© 1999 Stacey Charter
Riding the Web 2.0 Roller Coaster:
The Ohio ExperienceForging Ahead to 21st Century Learning:
Addressing Tech Misuse in Schools – Incidents and Recovery
November 16, 2010
Presenter: Lynn T. OchsDirector of Technology, Milford Exempted Village School District
Photos – Courtesy of Creative Commons Licensingand Mary Pat Harris, Milford EVSDClicking on Creative Commons licensed photos takes you to the Flickr site to view the actual photo.