the key to classroom safety for educators

1. THE “KEY” TO CLASSROOM SAFETY FOR EDUCATORS Staff Development Workshop 2002-2003 Presenters: Dottie Filipek and Nancy Kutsup

3. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

4. FILTERING SOFTWARE

5. WEB PAGE EVALUATIONCRITERIA

6. RULES FOR ONLINE SAFETY

7. DEBATE

8. COMMON SENSE RULES FORCLASSROOM SAFETY

9. THINKING SKILLS AS APPLIED TO SAFETY Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

10. KNOWLEDGE & COMPREHENSION Develop a familiarity with safety rules Master procedures followed when applying these rules Differentiate between what is safe and unsafe Predict consequences for unsafe practices

11. APPLICATION & ANALYSIS Demonstrate ability to use safety rules Modify certain rules to conform with class surroundings Select the best procedures for classroom use

12. SYNTHESIS & EVALUATION Integrate safety rules within the classroom setting Design rules that are unique to a specific room or group Recommend to administration modifications that comply with safety standards

13. CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Provide both visual and auditory lessons pertaining to safety rules. Provide “hands on” demonstration and application of safety rules. Select an environment that is conducive to a variety of learning styles.

14. CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Select an environment that is conducive to a variety of learning styles. Incorporate “role playing” into safety discussions Create a journal of “safe” and “unsafe” practices as observed in the classroom.

15. NO CAUSE FOR ALARM! As an educator, you have the “key” to unlock the minds of your students to a better awareness of safety. Just remember the old adage: “It is better to be safe than sorry.”

16. References As per handouts via Mr. Nick Miceli, Instructor (Projects Based on the Web) Web Page Evaluation Criteria Thoughts on Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences Bloom’s Taxonomy

17. COMING EVENTS