NETS in Cyberspace Addressing the National Education Technology Standards and Cyber Issues

1. NETS in CyberspaceAddressing the National Education Technology Standards and Cyber Issues Presented by: Mila M. Fuller, Director of Strategic Initiatives mfuller@iste.org

2. Professional Organization Mission Statement: ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K–12 and teacher education. The trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. ISTE represents over 85,000 teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and decision makers

3. Who are our members? 70 regional and national Affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Jamaica, China, and the United States MICCA is the Maryland Affiliate www.miccaonline.org Corporate Program SIGAdmin (Administrators) SIGCT (Computing Teacher) SIGDE (Digital Equity) SIGHC (Handheld Computing) SIGILT (Innovative Learning Technologies) SIGIVC (Interactive Video Conferencing) SIGMS (Media Specialists) SETSIG (Special Education Technology) SIGTE (Teacher Educators) SIGTC (Technology Coordinators) SIGTel (Telelearning)

4. Questions • Has Cyberethics, Cybersafety, & Cybersecurity been addressed in the National Education Technology Standards? • Will Cyber issues be addressed in the NETS Refresh Project? • Does ISTE’s Leading & Learning publish articles that address cyber-related issues? • Will ISTE publish any books that address cyber issues?

5. Has Cyberethics, Cybersafety, & Cybersecurity been addressed in the National Education Technology Standards? • NET*S II Social, Ethical, and Human Issues • NETS*VI Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues • NETS*VI Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

6. Social, Ethical, Legal, & Human issues NETS*S Social, ethical, and human issues • Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. NETS*T and NETS*A • Teachers and Administrators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK–12 schools and apply that understanding in practice.

7. National Educational Technology Standards for Students • Basic Operations and Concepts • Social, Ethical, and Human Issues • Technology Productivity Tools • Technology Communication Tools • Technology Research Tools • Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

8. National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers • Technology Operations and Concepts • Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences • Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum • Assessment and Evaluation • Productivity and Professional Practice • Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues

9. National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators • Leadership and Vision • Learning and Teaching • Productivity and Professional Practice • Support, Management, and Operations • Assessment and Evaluation • Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

10. National Educational Technology Standards for Students • Social, Ethical, and Human Issues What are the performance indicators for students?

11. Prior to completion of Grade 2, students will Performance indicators related to Social, Ethical, and Human Issues. For full listing visit http://cnets.iste.org All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances. (Examples) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)

12. Prior to completion of Grade 5, students will: Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. (1, 2)Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2) Performance indicators related to Social, Ethical, and Human Issues. For full listing visit http://cnets.iste.org

13. Prior to completion of Grade 8, students will Performance indicators related to Social, Ethical, and Human Issues. For full listing visit http://cnets.iste.org Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society. (2)Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. (2)Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6)

14. Prior to completion of Grade 12, students will: Performance indicators related to Social, Ethical, and Human Issues. For full listing visit http://cnets.iste.org • Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs. (2) • Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. (1, 2) • Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. (2) • Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. (2)

15. Questions • Has Cyberethics, Cybersafety, & Cybersecurity been addressed in the National Education Technology Standards? • Will cyber issues be addressed in the NETS Refresh Project? • Does ISTE’s Leading & Learning publish articles that address cyber-related issues? • Will ISTE publish any books that address cyber issues?

16. The ISTE NETS “Refresh” Forums provide an opportunity for individuals to provide their input on ISTE standards. The collective wisdom of the educational technology community is necessary to help maintain the NETS for Students and associated resources as fresh and meaningful guides for leadership and innovation in the use of technology. For more information and to provide feedback visit http://www.iste.org/nets-refresh ISTE NETS “Refresh” Forums

17. Questions • Has Cyberethics, Cybersafety, & Cybersecurity been addressed in the National Education Technology Standards? • Will cyber issues be addressed in the NETS Refresh Project? • Does ISTE’s Leading & Learning publish articles that address cyber-related issues? • Will ISTE publish any books that address cyber issues?

18. Learning & Leading with Technology “Because technology is constantly evolving and changing and new technologies are being developed, establishing a body of acceptable practice is like trying to hit a moving target.” “Getting a handle on this standard and important topic is a matter of elevated discussion and consensus on policies and practices. This discussion needs to happen at every level.” “Students are a good choice to provide the initial research and examples. The topic is relevant to their daily lives.” ---Anita McAnear (McAnear, 2006) Anita McAnear is L&L’s acquisitions editor and national program chair for NECC

19. Cyber Issues Headlines Felony Charges for Computer-Abusing Kids Tech Gadgets Challenge Educators Round 1 in Web-Plagiarism Fight to Students • Current “Cyberspace” issues in schools! • Cyberbullying • Hacking • Inappropriate cell phone use

20. Teaching Responsible Technology Behavior Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) have had some effect on technology misuse and abuse in schools, but they have had little effect on teaching responsibletechnology behavior. ---Ribble & Bailey, 2006 How do you teach responsible technology behavior? • Instilling knowledge • Teaching thoughtful self-reflection • Creating established boundaries that allow students to understand how to use technology appropriately

21. Digital Citizenship Digital Behavior Categories Digital Citizenship: The norms of behavior for technology use. • Etiquette • Communications • Education • Access • Commerce • Self Protection • Responsibility • Rights • Safety • Security

22. Four Stages to UnderstandingDigital Citizenship • Awareness • Guided Practice • Modeling • Feedback

23. Our Magazine & Journals Articles • Digital Citizenship at All Grade Levels • Digital Citizenship: Addressing Appropriate Technology Behavior • Digital Citizenship: Focus Questions for Implementation • Security Code: Red or Ready? • Developing Ethical Direction • Maintaining Intellectual Freedom in a Filtered World • Ethics and Community Building Learning & Leading with Technology

24. Questions • Has Cyberethics, Cybersafety, & Cybersecurity been addressed in the National Education Technology Standards? • Will cyber issues be addressed in the NETS Refresh Project? • Does ISTE’s Leading & Learning publish articles that address cyber-related issues? • Will ISTE publish any books that address cyber issues?

25. Will ISTE publish any booksthat address Cyber Issues? Glenn L. Bull Lynn Bull M.G. (Peggy) Kelly Jon Haber Bard Williams

26. ISTE Publications on Cyber Related Topics COMING SOON • “Digital Citizenship in Schools: A Guide for Teachers and Technology Leaders” by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey • Addresses Cyberethics, Cybersafety, Cybersecurity, Cybercitizenship • April 2007 • “From Face-2-Face to Cyberspace” • Safety and security issues and disaster preparedness among other important strategic elements in the planning and development of district-level e-learning communities. • January 2008

27. Through education, students are prepared to participate fully in their futures. • Capable information and technology users (Tech Literacy) • Information seekers, analyzers, and evaluators • Problem solvers and decision makers • Creative and effective users of productivity and learning tools • Communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers • Productive workers in a complex information-rich world • Informed, responsible, and contributing global citizens • Life-long learners

28. References • Ribble, Mike, &Bailey, Gerald D., &Ross, Tweed W. (2004, September). Digital Citizenship: Addressing Appropriate Technology Behavior. Learning & Leading with Technology, 1, 6-11. • Ribble, Mike, &Bailey, Gerald D. (2004, October). Digital Citizenship: Focus Questions for Implementation. Learning & Leading with Technology, 2, 12-15. • Hall, Don, &Kelly, Pat (2005, March). Security Code: Red or Ready? Learning & Leading with Technology, 6, 28-30. • Ribble, Mike, &Bailey, Gerald D. (2005, April). Developing Ethical Direction. Learning & Leading with Technology, 7, 36-38. • Johnson, Doug (2005, May). Maintaining Intellectual Freedom in a Filtered World. Learning & Leading with Technology, 8, 39-41. • McAnear, Anita (2006, March). Ethics and Community Building. Learning & Leading with Technology, 6, 4. • Ribble, Mike S., &Bailey, Gerald D. (2006, March). Digital Citizenship at All Grade Levels. Learning & Leading with Technology, 6, 26-28. • ISTE, (1999). National Education Technology Standards. Retrieved October 6, 2006, from International Society for Technology in Education Web site: www.iste.org

29. NETS in CyberspaceAddressing the National Education Technology Standards and Cyber Issues Presented by: Mila M. Fuller, Director of Strategic Initiatives mfuller@iste.org Don Knezek, ISTE Chief Executive Officer