Comments on: Social Networking and Responsibility http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/ teaching technology abroad Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Online Safety and Responsibility | always learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-2580 Online Safety and Responsibility | always learning Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:47 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-2580 [...] 2, I (happily) have realized that I’ve already written one of the posts (originally titled Social Networking and Responsiblity in February 2008). Lucky me, I’m always thinking one step [...] [...] 2, I (happily) have realized that I’ve already written one of the posts (originally titled Social Networking and Responsiblity in February 2008). Lucky me, I’m always thinking one step [...]

]]> By: The Digital Me | always learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-2450 The Digital Me | always learning Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:47:49 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-2450 [...] Once again, I must admit that I feel quite lucky to be working at the elementary level. As much as I enjoy working with middle school students and teachers, I am realizing more and more that elementary is the place to instill good habits with technology. [...] [...] Once again, I must admit that I feel quite lucky to be working at the elementary level. As much as I enjoy working with middle school students and teachers, I am realizing more and more that elementary is the place to instill good habits with technology. [...]

]]> By: mscofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1917 mscofino Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:09:09 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1917 @Vera, Great questions! I think this post entitled <a href="http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/01/27/learning-to-blog-the-elementary-way/" rel="nofollow">Learning to Blog: The Elementary Way</a> might be just what you're looking for :) @Vera,

Great questions! I think this post entitled Learning to Blog: The Elementary Way might be just what you’re looking for :)

]]> By: Vera http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Vera Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:04:56 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1875 I'd be interested to know what types of things should I teach my third graders about safe blogging. Is there a website or a resource that you can point me to that would give me an idea of how to introduce blogging etiquette and safety. Thanks for any assistance in this direction. I’d be interested to know what types of things should I teach my third graders about safe blogging. Is there a website or a resource that you can point me to that would give me an idea of how to introduce blogging etiquette and safety. Thanks for any assistance in this direction.

]]> By: mscofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 mscofino Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:37:54 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1580 Stephen, Yes! A cultural shift is exactly what it is. And, what I find especially interesting, is that because it's related to technology people tend to shy away as if they couldn't possibly understand all this "tech stuff." But, in reality it's the same lessons that parents (and teachers) have always taught their kids - just in a new environment. Stephen,

Yes! A cultural shift is exactly what it is. And, what I find especially interesting, is that because it’s related to technology people tend to shy away as if they couldn’t possibly understand all this “tech stuff.” But, in reality it’s the same lessons that parents (and teachers) have always taught their kids – just in a new environment.

]]> By: Stephen Ransom http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 Stephen Ransom Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:51:22 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1504 Very important stuff... I had the students in my graduate class watch "Growing up Online" and it was a real wake-up call for them. Even though they are in their early to mid twenties, they still seem quite sheltered from these realities. I think your idea of using it as part of faculty development is wonderful. We are in the midst of a huge cultural shift and we need to educate ourselves and help educate ALL other stakeholders as to these new realities, potential benefits, dangers, rules & etiquette, ... and to be present in the lives of our kids and students. We cannot simply plead ignorance, disinterest, or resistance and let them to figure all of this out on their own. There is just too much as stake. Thanks for the great post! Very important stuff…
I had the students in my graduate class watch “Growing up Online” and it was a real wake-up call for them. Even though they are in their early to mid twenties, they still seem quite sheltered from these realities. I think your idea of using it as part of faculty development is wonderful. We are in the midst of a huge cultural shift and we need to educate ourselves and help educate ALL other stakeholders as to these new realities, potential benefits, dangers, rules & etiquette, … and to be present in the lives of our kids and students. We cannot simply plead ignorance, disinterest, or resistance and let them to figure all of this out on their own. There is just too much as stake.
Thanks for the great post!

]]> By: mscofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1483 mscofino Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:09:22 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1483 Sarah, Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed comment! You are lucky to have such a forward-thinking professor and such engaging assignments! Thanks for sharing your blog here as well! Sarah,

Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed comment! You are lucky to have such a forward-thinking professor and such engaging assignments! Thanks for sharing your blog here as well!

]]> By: sarah ferguson http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 sarah ferguson Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:34:09 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1451 Oh, I reversed my posts. My name is Sarah Ferguson. I am an education student at the university of Regina, Canada, in the final year of my degree. One of our assignments is to comment on the flat classroom project. I have picked your class page to comment on, as well as your articles. You can find my blog about education at http://fergus1s.wordpress.com/. Oh, I reversed my posts. My name is Sarah Ferguson. I am an education student at the university of Regina, Canada, in the final year of my degree. One of our assignments is to comment on the flat classroom project. I have picked your class page to comment on, as well as your articles. You can find my blog about education at http://fergus1s.wordpress.com/.

]]> By: sarah ferguson http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 sarah ferguson Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:09:22 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1450 Hi there. I feel that it is important to acknowledge the impact of the internet on our students. Not only are we being "unproactive" when it comes to the learning environment, and the students we help, when we do not acknowledge what our students are exposed to, but we are also doing ourselves a disservice by remaining ignorant to the pull of the world on the people and children we work with. So it is crucial to maintain "open peripherals" in this regard. This, in my mind, should not be a chore! If we are teaching, it is because we care about our students. Therefore, caring about them means understanding what influences them, and being honest about these influences. In all, well said. I echo your feelings. Hi there. I feel that it is important to acknowledge the impact of the internet on our students. Not only are we being “unproactive” when it comes to the learning environment, and the students we help, when we do not acknowledge what our students are exposed to, but we are also doing ourselves a disservice by remaining ignorant to the pull of the world on the people and children we work with. So it is crucial to maintain “open peripherals” in this regard. This, in my mind, should not be a chore! If we are teaching, it is because we care about our students. Therefore, caring about them means understanding what influences them, and being honest about these influences. In all, well said. I echo your feelings.

]]> By: mscofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1407 mscofino Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:13:39 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/02/02/social-networking-and-responsibility/#comment-1407 Laurawd, Yes, I follow you on Twitter! I'm really enjoying working with the teachers on the PLP Ning - lots of great discussion there. And, you are part of the conversation already! Susan, And I would have to give that portion (plus some of my salary) right back for all the help you give me on a daily basis! Laurawd,

Yes, I follow you on Twitter! I’m really enjoying working with the teachers on the PLP Ning – lots of great discussion there. And, you are part of the conversation already!

Susan,

And I would have to give that portion (plus some of my salary) right back for all the help you give me on a daily basis!

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