Tim Berners-Lee on the future of the web: 'The system is failing' Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s optimism about the future of the web is starting to wane in the face of a “nasty storm” of issues including the rollback of net neutrality protections, the proliferation of fake news, propaganda and the web’s increasing polarisation. The inventor of the world wide web always maintained his creation was a reflection of humanity – the good, the bad and the ugly. But Berners-Lee’s vision for an “open platform that allows anyone to share information, access opportunities and collaborate across geographical boundaries” has been challenged by increasingly powerful digital gatekeepers whose algorithms can be weaponised by master manipulators. “I’m still an optimist, but an optimist standing at the top of the hill with a nasty storm blowing in my face, hanging on to a fence,” said the British computer scientist. “We have to grit our teeth and hang on to the fence and not take it for granted that the web will lead us to wonderful things,” he said. “The system is failing.
Kids - NetSafe Utah About | FAQ | Partners | Contact Us NetSafe Utah » Kids » Kids - NetSafe Utah Kids Videos Stay Safe Get Help Places to Visit Funding for NetSafe Utah is provided by the Utah State Legislature through a grant from the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. loading The "New and Improved" Digital Citizenship Survival Kit I have been thinking about some "new" items I could add to my original Digital Citizenship Kit that I created last year. Like I said in that blog post, I love using props when teaching. After some great conversations with the good wife @jenbadura on what I should include, I have come up with some new items to include in the survival kit. Yes, you can use this with your students! Packet of Seeds Any packet of seeds will do for your kit. Plug In I used a six foot extension cord and cut it so that I have the male and female end together. Mirror Imagine having the mirror attached to your computer/device. Sheet of Paper One of the most powerful items in the kit. Magnifying Glass Remember when first impressions started with a handshake? Strainer The amount of information on the internet is amazing! Tattoos I am planning on using the term "Digital Tattoo" this year instead of "Digital Footprint." Notebook I simply tell students to imagine all of the things they do while online. Soap
8 digital skills we must teach our children The social and economic impact of technology is widespread and accelerating. The speed and volume of information have increased exponentially. Experts are predicting that 90% of the entire population will be connected to the internet within 10 years. With the internet of things, the digital and physical worlds will soon be merged. These changes herald exciting possibilities. But they also create uncertainty. Children are using digital technologies and media at increasingly younger ages and for longer periods of time. The digital world is a vast expanse of learning and entertainment. Moreover, there is the digital age gap. So how can we, as parents, educators and leaders, prepare our children for the digital age? Digital intelligence or “DQ” is the set of social, emotional and cognitive abilities that enable individuals to face the challenges and adapt to the demands of digital life. Digital identity: The ability to create and manage one’s online identity and reputation. Share Written by
10 ways schools are teaching internet safety "The student’s job is to figure out which website is the hoax. After students have looked at all three websites and figured out which one is the hoax, they share what they found with their classmates," says one reader in describing a hands-on lesson. As internet use has become a daily part of most students’ lives, students must know how to protect themselves and their identity at all times—especially when teachers and parents aren’t there to help them. Teaching students about internet safety has been important for as long as the internet has existed, but it’s in the spotlight this year in particular as schools get ready to apply for 2012 eRate discounts on their telecommunications services and internet access. To get an idea how educators are approaching this issue, we recently asked readers: “Do you teach internet safety at your school or district? With thanks to our knowledgeable readers, we’ve compiled some of the most innovative and detail-rich answers here. 1.
untitled Aim: To create a 'c-book' on what it means to be a digital citizen in the 21st centuryUse of file-sharing sitesPirate softwareHack into systems and networksStealing someone's identityViruses & amp; Trojan Horses "Digital Law is defined as the electronic responsibility for actions, deeds which is either ethical or unethical. Digital responsibility deals with the ethics of technology. Unethical use manifests itself in form of theft and/or crime. Ethical manifests itself in the form of abiding by the laws of society." It is basically about what you are and are not allowed to do while surfing and using the Internet Everybody should respect the law and abide by it. Digital Law is everywhere online to insure the safety of certain rights. Digital law has both a positive and negative impact on people as individuals and communities as a whole.
Digital Literacy and Research Skills Jump to navigation 1 Hook - The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Ask students what a source is Somewhere you get information from (ex. books, online, news)Ask students how they know a source is reliable Website ends in .org, .edu, .govAuthors are visible, etc.Tell students that they are going to have 30 minutes to research about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Student InstructionsStudents create a Google Slides presentation about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus What is it? 2 Core Learning - Identifying Reliable Sources Activity: Conversing Some students may have discovered that this is a hoax, some may not haveIf they discover it is a hoax tell them to keep it a secret until everyone has presentedAfter all students have presented - explain that this is a hoax Ask: What strategies did you use to find information? Student InstructionsStudents present their information about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus 3 Research in Action - Google Search Challenges
Digital Citizenship Scope & Sequence Get Trained Use our professional development resources to learn best practices for teaching digital citizenship to your students. Onboard Students: Digital Passport Introduce students in grades 3-5 to Digital Passport, our award-winning suite of games that help onboard students to the foundational skills of digital citizenship and Internet safety. Teach Lessons: Unit 1 Teach Lessons: Unit 2 5 - Picture Perfect How can photos be changed on the computer, and how can that affect your feelings about the way you look? Teach Lessons: Unit 3 Extend Learning: Digital Bytes Challenge teens to take a real-world look at digital citizenship through student-directed, media-rich activities in Digital Bytes. Give Assessment Assess your students’ learning of lesson objectives and gauge their understanding and attitudes through interactive unit-level assessments. Engage Families Invite parents into the conversation with our Connecting Families program and resources.