Major+Project

Project Proposal:

My proposed project is to plan and prepare for a parent information night regarding the use of technology both recreational and in the education setting. I will create a list of technology terms that students use but may be unfamiliar to parents. I can also use the resources of websites such as Common Sense Media and guide parents within a computer lab to investigate various uses of technology. The parents will leave with a list terms, a guide for internet safety and presentation notes about the benefits and risks of children accessing the internet. The following course objectives will be addressed: Ø Investigate the tools that enable the networked world Ø Describe and analyze the cultural and spiritual implications of electronic network Ø Describe and apply approaches to living with integrity in the networked world

Parent Information Night: Technology Subjects to be covered - brainstorm list 1. Internet risk for children 2. Resources for parents 3. Vocabulary and examples 4. Computer lab time - websites to visit 5. Internet use at school 6. Navigating the challenges of Middle School 7. Technology in the classroom

[|Technology Information Night for Parents.docx]

This document saved as a ppt but it is really a handout. I renamed it for my file. This is a great resource for parents. The link from Common Sense Media for the parent guide did not work. I'll have to contact them to get the most recent guide. [|Parent Handout.ppt]

This is a great ppt to use with parents. [|Common Sense Digital Elementary School Kids.ppt]

[|ConnectedCulture_Tip.pdf]

[|Common Sense Internet Safety Tips Elementary.pdf]

[|Common Sense Tip Sheet Cyberbullying.pdf]

I decided to use abbreviations from my teen daughter as a fun activity to do with the parents. List of abbreviations used in a chat room: LOL – laugh out loud BRB – be right back GTG – got to go IDK – I don’t know W/E – whatever BF – boy friend CD9 – code 9 (parent in the room) POS – parent over shoulder (this one has two meanings, the other one I won’t include LMAO – laugh my _ off NVM – never mind NP – No problem OMG – oh my goodness ROFL – rolling on the floor laughing SRSLY – seriously SYS – see you soon THX – thanks TTYL – talk to you later

This is close to the resource I was looking for to assist parents (and myself) with newer vocabulary. The site has some questionable terms that I would not use in a presentation. [|Top_50_Newbie_Terms_Everyone_Needs_to_Know.pdf]

Other information that I would still like to locate includes district policy and any update school law for the state of Oregon pertaining to this topic. I know that a couple of years ago the school law conference, held yearly in Eugene, had a session on Internet safety. I remember the Assistant Superintendent saying that as a district we needed to get current information out to parents and the community.

Other websites:

@http://www.netsmartz.org/educators.htm

I found this one to be a little outdated, but still some good information. @http://www.safekids.com/

This site allows you to select the state and then retrieve tools for educating parents. It even includes color pages for the children. @http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_educators/

This site is loaded with resources for teaching internet safety including internet ethics. @http://www.staysafeonline.org/

A link from stay safe online - @http://www.cybercrime.gov/cyberethics.htm

Summary of project: [|major project summary.docx]