- What is the most important step we can take in terms of ensuring our digital safety?
Students need to understand the concept of audience and always remember that online, there is a constant and infinite audience. It is very difficult for any communicator to anticipate present and future audiences when communicating, socially or otherwise. When I teach writing, we always consider the audience: What type of language should we use? What types of examples and details will appeal to the audience? What do we want our audience to know and why do they need to know that? These all seem like questions that apply to communicating on the web as well. The key is for students to understand that although the audience can not be seen by them, it is there and it is vast.
- What strategies can we take to help our students consistently keep digital safety in the forefront of their minds?
1. Students and parents must understand the safety standards for the school system.
2. Parents should be familiar with safety techniques. As teachers watch and monitor use, parents should monitor their student's online time, setting limitations as needed for the child.
3. As a school, we could have more posters and reminders in labs to remind students of their responsibilities as a member of a digital community.
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