According to Kim Sanchez the Director of Online Safety at Microsoft, the average age children are going online unattended is eight (Sanchez, 2013). Eight is the age of a second or third grade student. This study shows that students are gaining access to computers sooner than ever before. We live in a society where technology is present in nearly all homes and schools around us, but teachers aren’t prepared properly to use this technology in the classroom with students who haven’t been properly taught how to use forum etiquette or online bully prevention.
Technology is all around us and it is already in classrooms around the world. Classrooms use technology daily in lessons. Due to the prevalent use of technology, it is important for teachers to know how to teach their students to properly use technology as well as online etiquette. There are several blogs, websites, articles, and even books dedicated to teaching teachers how to help their students develop netiquette, but what teachers need is a set of policies that will help them teach their students how to appropriately respond to peers in an online setting.
Teachers need a curriculum or approach to teach their students how to use technology in an appropriate and effective manner. Implementing the following ten rules will help keep students safe in the classroom and at home.
1) Students must provide teachers and parents with their online password(s).
2) Students must be taught online etiquette (netiquette) and how to respond to classmates and
teachers in a positive nature.
3) Students must not post pictures of classmates and individuals in a classroom setting
on their personal page.
4) Students need to know teachers may not accept “friend” requests from students on their personal webpage until they are no longer a student in their class for a period of six months and if teachers wish to be “friends” with a student’s parents on their personal page they must accept all student’s parents not just select parents.
5) Students may not enter into chat rooms or conversations with persons outside the classroom unless instructed by the teacher.
6) Never touch another student's computer or technology device.
7) Leave the technology device the way you found it.
8) Don't eat or drink anything near the technology piece.
9) Use only programs and/or devices that are directed by the teacher.
10) Ask for help if you don't understand what you are doing or you are having trouble working the device or program.
A place where students can share with their families what they are learning in their classroom.
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