Embedded Files
The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God. - Pope Francis
I used to think that cyberspace was fifty years away. What I thought was fifty years away, was only ten years away. And what I thought was ten years away... it was already here. I just wasn't aware of it yet.
PQP Part 1
PQP Part 1
Learning Engagement # 1
Learning Engagement # 1
“As students are becoming proficient with tools and online applications at increasingly younger ages, Catholic schools need to support them in developing their critical and moral faculties to help them become safe, responsible citizens in the global online community. Members of Catholic school communities need to work together to support their students in behaving as ethically and responsibly online as they do in the physical world.” Ethical and Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology
“As students are becoming proficient with tools and online applications at increasingly younger ages, Catholic schools need to support them in developing their critical and moral faculties to help them become safe, responsible citizens in the global online community. Members of Catholic school communities need to work together to support their students in behaving as ethically and responsibly online as they do in the physical world.” Ethical and Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology
- Catholic Curriculum Corporation, 2011
- Catholic Curriculum Corporation, 2011
This learning engagement provides an opportunity to examine and critically reflect on important guidelines governing the appropriate use of social media and electronic communications in school communities. With the increasing use of new technologies, mobile devices and social media in schools today, many boards across Ontario are updating their “Acceptable Use Policies for Technology” to address these new realities.
This learning engagement provides an opportunity to examine and critically reflect on important guidelines governing the appropriate use of social media and electronic communications in school communities. With the increasing use of new technologies, mobile devices and social media in schools today, many boards across Ontario are updating their “Acceptable Use Policies for Technology” to address these new realities.
Policy Program Memorandum (PPM) 128: The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Boards Code of Conduct
The Ontario College of Teachers has also recently updated its Maintaining Professionalism-Use of Electronic Communication and Social Media-Updated Professional Advisory
The Ontario College of Teachers has also recently updated its Maintaining Professionalism-Use of Electronic Communication and Social Media-Updated Professional Advisory
Review the College of Teacher’s Advisor as it sets out suggested digital practices for maintaining professional boundaries for communication and appropriate professional relationships.
Review the College of Teacher’s Advisor as it sets out suggested digital practices for maintaining professional boundaries for communication and appropriate professional relationships.
Reflect on PPM 128, your school/board’s Acceptable Use Policy, and the College of Teacher's Advisory, then consider how you, as a connected leader, can or do model and create a “positive digital footprint” for yourself and you school community.
Reflect on PPM 128, your school/board’s Acceptable Use Policy, and the College of Teacher's Advisory, then consider how you, as a connected leader, can or do model and create a “positive digital footprint” for yourself and you school community.
Choose three areas from the categories below:
Educational Value: How can social media platforms be harnessed as effective tools for enhancing teaching and learning? What innovative ways can teachers use social media to engage students, facilitate discussions, and extend learning beyond the classroom?
Privacy and Boundaries: What guidelines and protocols are in place to ensure that teachers and students maintain appropriate boundaries in their online interactions? How can the school balance the benefits of social media with the need to protect personal and private information?
Equity and Accessibility: How does social media use align with the school's commitment to equity and inclusivity? What are the considerations for students who may not have equal access to technology or those who prefer not to engage in social media platforms?
Positive Role Modeling: What role does the school expect teachers to play in modeling positive and professional social media behavior? How can teachers effectively represent the school's values while still expressing their personal opinions?
Bullying and Cyberbullying: How is the school addressing the potential risks of cyberbullying and inappropriate behavior on social media platforms? What measures are in place to promptly address any incidents that may arise?
Parent and Community Engagement: How does the school involve parents and the community in discussions about social media use among students? What resources or workshops can be provided to educate parents about responsible social media use and its impact on students?
Pedagogical Innovation: How can social media be leveraged to foster collaboration, communication, and creative expression among students? Are there opportunities to integrate social media into project-based learning, research, or community engagement initiatives?
Long-Term Impact: What potential long-term effects might social media use have on students' social, emotional, and cognitive development? How can the school promote positive habits and mindfulness in digital interactions?
Choose three areas from the categories below:
Educational Value: How can social media platforms be harnessed as effective tools for enhancing teaching and learning? What innovative ways can teachers use social media to engage students, facilitate discussions, and extend learning beyond the classroom?
Privacy and Boundaries: What guidelines and protocols are in place to ensure that teachers and students maintain appropriate boundaries in their online interactions? How can the school balance the benefits of social media with the need to protect personal and private information?
Equity and Accessibility: How does social media use align with the school's commitment to equity and inclusivity? What are the considerations for students who may not have equal access to technology or those who prefer not to engage in social media platforms?
Positive Role Modeling: What role does the school expect teachers to play in modeling positive and professional social media behavior? How can teachers effectively represent the school's values while still expressing their personal opinions?
Bullying and Cyberbullying: How is the school addressing the potential risks of cyberbullying and inappropriate behavior on social media platforms? What measures are in place to promptly address any incidents that may arise?
Parent and Community Engagement: How does the school involve parents and the community in discussions about social media use among students? What resources or workshops can be provided to educate parents about responsible social media use and its impact on students?
Pedagogical Innovation: How can social media be leveraged to foster collaboration, communication, and creative expression among students? Are there opportunities to integrate social media into project-based learning, research, or community engagement initiatives?
Long-Term Impact: What potential long-term effects might social media use have on students' social, emotional, and cognitive development? How can the school promote positive habits and mindfulness in digital interactions?
Respond to the following:
Respond to the following:
Identify the struggles that you may encounter in a leader's role with the implementation of PPM 128.
Share some examples of your communication strategies with parents and staff effective strategies for creating a “positive digital footprint” for their children.
As a future Principal, highlight a few examples where digital communication can contribute to fostering healthy and professional relationships with students and parents.
Page updated
Report abuse