Learning With Diana

  Digital and Media Literacy Social media is a large part of our lives now more than ever. We learn so many new things through media whether its true or not. But, knowing how to use this media and how to interpret it is very important and important for our students to learn as well. I read an article this week by John Robinson that focuses on how Renee Hobbs' 5 competencies can help teachers teach media literacy in their classrooms and how it can support academic achievement as well. The 5 competencies are: access, analyze, create, reflect, and act.  Image Source: Media Literacy & Online Learning 5 Competencies of Media Literacy Access According to Hobbs, access is the first step in. media literacy which involves finding relevant information using media and technology tools. This is a great thing to teach students when doing research. They need to be able to have access to content they are learning or researching about through media and using tech...

                                                   What is CIPA & COPPA? Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is a big federal law that protects children. The main concern that  CIPA is protecting children from is access to harmful parts of the internet. This law requires all K-12 schools to use web filters to protect their students. For schools to receive an E-rate discount they must show proof that they are using a safety policy which include blocking or filtering harmful online content. Not only must they show proof, but they also need to hold public meetings to show they are using it. Lastly, schools need to also educate their students how to use the internets in a safe way, including knowledge on cyberbullying, chat rooms, and social networking.                     ...

  Digital Tattoos? You are probably thinking of tattoos people get on their skin. A digital tattoo has the same context of a  regular tattoo. It is like a tattoo but on the internet. Digital tattoos are digital records of one's actions and communications-and they are permanent; also known as digital footprints. Data online that is used for communication or any other online actions can be traced to an individual. It is nearly impossible to control data that is online about yourself once it is made public.  Image Source: Safe Sitter My Digital Tattoo I decided to take a look into my digital tattoo. I used several sites to see what information I can gather about myself and what information of mine is out there for the world to see. I used a private mode window to be able to get accurate results for my research. You can see what information I have found about myself on each site below: Nuwber The first website I used was Nuwber . On Nuwber, I was able to find previous a...

  What is Acceptable Use of Technology? An Acceptable Use of Technology Policy (AUP) is a document with guidelines that need to be followed and agreed to by anyone who uses a company's or school district’s technological device or internet. Every school district has an AUP that students and staff need to follow. AUPs exist to make sure users are not accessing inappropriate content, being exposed to cyber threats, or distracting themselves from their responsibilities at school or work.  Image Source: UniversalCPA Why are AUPs Important? I wanted to extend my knowledge on AUPs and why they really matter, specifically in education. I read an article that discusses the importance of AUPs in schools and why they need them. Having an AUP in place is important but it is also important that the students understand what they are agreeing to. A lot of times students and parents sign things because they need to turn it in by a deadline, but do they know...