What do I see when I google myself? I see my LinkedIn profile, A school division email that I completed a student teaching placement in. A family history site I didn't give permission to be in. As far as images are concerned only one is of me and it is not at the top of the page. Interesting, really interesting. What are some things you can do to protect your digital privacy online? Check out this link to a short video. blob:https://www.consumerreports.org/4981af3f-e4ab-4476-a544-ea062d5dec1f
I feel that making students aware of their digital identity/footprint is important. They are often using technology and may not be aware of the information they are sharing while online or how they are being influenced by the things they buy. I would rather inform students than have them learn the hard way.
Online resources that I use are mostly professional like LinkedIn for example. I do use social media like instagram and facebook as well. I use a twitter account, mainly for university and more specifically this class. It is interesting all right. Before this class I was leaning towards becoming more unplugged. However I am seeing that this journey is becoming more about managing my online presence well. I am learning more and more everyday!
Saturday, 8 February 2020
Sunday, 2 February 2020
WEEK 4 Feb. 3-9/2020
Then I wrote some more notes this time on what Kirsten said. . .
I really enjoyed the Zoom presentation we had with Andrew Mead Principal of Mitchell Middle School Hanover and Kirsten Thompson of Mountain View School Division IT Coordinator.
Andrew was talking and I managed to type some notes. . .
Social media allows you to share with parents.
Important for kids to know that you are using technology properly/responsibly.
Teacher sharing makes parents aware beyond your walls and includes them.
Kirsten Thompson Coordinator of ICT
Social media in classroom Canada 23 million people using social media 90% of
Newsletters on social media
91% or going to school or other parents for digital literacy...
These were quick notes I began typing as Kirsten was talking...
Of course I drifted off into my own little world. Fear began to overcome me as I was contemplating using social media in my own classroom one day. I said I would use it. Well as I am reflecting, I want to fully understand why I want to use it and how I will use it. I want to set a good example for my students and teach them how to be responsible users. I also want to inform the parents what happens in our classroom. I know there are large numbers of tech users in Canada, but what about the parents or students that do not have access to technology? I feel the weight of my decision is not as simple as Yes I will use social media or no I won't use social media. The verdict is still out. . .
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