2010 09 27 e-safety master ver3

e-Safety in Learning Institutions: toward responsible, accountable and ethical use of ICT Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za

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Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za Take your pick says e-Safety Sam

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za But ….

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za Some of the main risks

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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
Use computer courtesy
Use emoticons
Be brief online
DON’T SHOUT
Pay attention to language issues
Think before posting
Keep personal information private
Obey copyright laws
Help Internet newbies
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 software
This 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 assets
This is also the responsibility of the school and this could include the provision of cell safes.

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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.

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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.

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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)

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za 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

Joy Rosario: Curriculum Innovation rosario.j@dbe.gov.za Some useful links http://www.thinkuknow.org http://www.iwf.org.uk http://www.becta.org.uk http:// www.classwatch.co.uk http:// www.forensicsoftware.co.uk http:// www.bloxx.com http://www.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 http://www.swgfl.org.uk/staying-safe

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