2010 09 27 e-safety master ver3

e-Safety in Learning Institutions

e-Safety in Learning Institutions:

toward responsible, accountable and ethical use of ICT

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation [email protected]



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ICT IS WONDERFUL it enhances the way we …• We can chat• We can find information• We can communicate• We can find places• We can find people• We can share• We can make new friends and find old ones• We can bank• We can learn• We can teach• We can tweet• We can post• We can collaborate• We can upload• We can download• We can send• We can be global contributors



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Some of the main risks



BUT HOW?



Strategies for managing ICT access in schools

It is very important that a school sets up a team to manage e-Safety and this team should consist of at least

• the School Management team• the Network administrator • the IT teacher• the Teacher-Librarian/Counsellor/Life Skills teacher• a School Governing Body representative• a member of the local police service• a Learner representative

The function of the team is to develop an Acceptable Use Policy for the school



There are basically three levels of issues surrounding the use of technology.

• First, there are the problems associated with nuisance in classes and disruption of learning and teaching. • Second, there is the type of incident, which has potentially criminal implications. • Third, there are incidents with specifically child protection dimensions.

An Acceptable Use Policy must therefore address all three levels. The policy should be passed by a legal service to ensure that it is implementable in terms of the legislation and also that Child Protection procedures are followed. SAPS has guidelines in this regard.

Also rules of Netiquette should be included in the AUP


An example of Netiquette Guidelines

1.Use computer courtesy2.Use emoticons3.Be brief online4.DON’T SHOUT5.Pay attention to language issues6.Think before posting7.Keep personal information private8.Obey copyright laws9.Help Internet newbies10.Be aware of cyberbullying

http://www.suite101.com/content/netiquette-guidelines-a26615




Antivirus Software Anti-virus software should be installed on the school server/individual computers

Monitoring softwareThis can be installed on computers so that online activity can be monitored. A programme should be selected on the basis of controlling online behaviour through documenting and recording for the purpose of pastoral intervention versus punishment.

Users must be informed at the outset that their online activity is being monitored.

Physical security of computer assetsThis is also the responsibility of the school and this could include the provision of cell safes.



Teaching and learning can be greatly enhanced with increased access to communication and information and this potential needs to be maximised by teachers.

Leading by example in the ethical use of technology goes long way in educating learners.



Learning to take responsibility for one’s behaviour is an important element in the education path and this includes the use of technology.

The ease of access can invite spontaneous reaction and it is important that learners understand the need to select the most appropriate communication tool to resolve issues and not create them.



Parent and guardians have a responsibility to monitor the use of technology both in the home and outside of it.

This is difficult to do, especially with cell phones, but if children and young adults are educated around the use of technology and the education is values-based versus rules-based then this can go a long way to ensuring the healthy and balanced use of the devices.



• Animal Matters Amendment Act (No. 42 of 1993)• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa [No. 108 of 1996]• Cyber security draft policy Department of Communications• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (No. 36 of 2005)• Films and Publications Act (No. 65 of 1996)• Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act (No.13 of 2000)• Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act (2006)• Protection of Personal Information Bill (2009)• Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA)• School Safety Policy (2010)• South African Schools Act (No 84 of 1996) • Sexual Offences Act• South Africa Copyright (Performers Protection Act 10/02/1967) • The Children's Act (No. 38 of 2005) • The Children's Amendment Act (No. 41 of 2007)



Byron, T. 2008 Safer Children in a Digital World: the report of the Byron Review - Children and New Technology [Online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/byronreview/ [22 August 2010]

Prensky, M. 2001. Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. From: On the Horizon (MCB University Press, Vol. 9 No. 50).

Trilling, B and Fadel C. 2009, Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times. Jossey-Bass. New York.( http://www.p21.org/)

White Paper on e-Education. 2004. National Gazette No. 26734, 26 August 2004.

References

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/byronreview/



http://www.p21.org/



Some useful links

http://www.thinkuknow.org Internet Watch www.iwf.org.uk Becta e-Safety www.becta.org.uk http:// www.classwatch.co.uk http:// www.forensicsoftware.co.uk http:// www.bloxx.com Askaboutgames.com http:// www.learningcurve.info http:// www.iamlearning.co.uk http:// www.plagiarismadvice.org http://www.nelearning.co.uk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_antivirus_software South West Grid for Learning Trust: School e-Safety Policy: http://www.swgfl.org.uk/staying-safe

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