Responsible & Ethical Use of Technology

1. Oak Valley Middle School 2011-2012 Responsible & EthicalUse of Technology Adapted from: Johnson, D. (1999). Teaching Students Right from Wrong in the Digital Age. Retrieved from: http://www.janinelim.com/bc/4thur/ethics.pdf

2. Objective • We are exploring new ways to allow Oak Valley students to use technology in responsible ways. Over the course of this year, we want our students: • To know how to use technology responsibly and ethically. • To know how to keep personal information confidential. • To be sensible about how we present ourselves, our families, and our school. • To be intelligent consumers of information.

3. Starter • We will look at some common cases where students will need to make responsible choices. • Over the course of this year, we will discuss and explore the 3 Ps of Responsible Use (Johnson, 1999): 1. Privacy 2. Property 3. Appropriate Use • Today, we are going to focus on the issue of Appropriate Use.

4. What is Appropriate Use of Technology mean? • Working in groups of 4, write what your group thinks this idea means: “Appropriate Use of Technology.” • Your definition can only be 8-12 words. • You have ten minutes to develop this.

5. 3Ps: Appropriate Use • “Appropriate Use” may mean that the use of technology has educational value and it is in keeping with the rules of my family, my community, my school and my government. • In what ways is your team’s definition the same or different? Which elements are the same and which elements are different? 3 Ps of Responsible Use (Johnson, 1999): Privacy, Property, Appropriate Use

6. Cases for Discussion: Appropriate Use • Read quietly, as your teacher reads aloud. Be prepared to share the reasons for your answers, in partners, pairs or in a group. • Penelope has found a Web site that has "gross jokes" on it. She prints the pages out and shares them with her friends. Is what Penelope did: a) Right b) Wrong c) Sometimes right and sometimes wrong depending on the situation d) I don't know 3 Ps of Responsible Use (Johnson, 1999): Privacy, Property, Appropriate Use

7. Responsible Use of Technology at Oak Valley Our Common Expectation is: Students may use electronics devices only when directed by a teacher for academic purposes. Students are expected to use the devices responsibly and in a respectful manner.

8. Say Something Activity • After reading our Common Expectation, Partner One provides a Say Something in response to the Common Expectation. • Partner Two may continue the idea Partner One has initiated or begun. • When that topic has closed, Partner Two can provide their Say Something in response to the Common Expectation. • Remember to use effective listening and speaking skills during Say Something conversations. You will have 10-15 minutes.

9. So, how does this relate to us now? • We are exploring new ways to allow Oak Valley students to use technology in responsible ways. Over the course of this year, we want our students: • To know how to use technology responsibly and ethically. • To know how to keep personal information confidential. • To be sensible about how we present ourselves, our families, and our school. • To be intelligent consumers of information.

10. Your Responsibility • Make sure you understand what Appropriate Use means at Oak Valley. • Take Care of your Hardware • Report Issues So We Can Address Them Quickly