Jayme Cilente

SLM 521

Summer 2006

Internet Module

 

Safety on MySpace

 

Objective – Students will learn to safely create an online MySpace profile.

 

Introduction – MySpace is an online community that lets you meet your friends' friends.  You can create a private community on MySpace and you can share photos, journals and interests with your growing network of mutual friends!
 

MySpace is for everyone:

  • Friends who want to talk Online
  • Single people who want to meet other Singles
  • Matchmakers who want to connect their friends with other friends
  • Families who want to keep in touch--map your Family Tree
  • Business people and co-workers interested in networking
  • Classmates and study partners
  • Anyone looking for long lost friends!

Readings – Read the following articles to learn more about the safety issues that have become a problem within MySpace.

More Safety in MySpace

Safety Experts Critical of MySpace Changes

Teens Hang Out at MySpace

MySpace Safety Tips

Activity – Visit the website MySpace.  Using the safety information you learned from the readings, create an online profile.

Assignment – Once you have completed your MySpace profile, write a 250 word summary of what you learned.  Also, you must have your parents visit your MySpace profile.  Your parents must then sign your summary regarding this assignment.

Submission – Email me your link to your MySpace profile.  Bring in the signed copy of your summary to class.

ISTE Standards -

I.                        PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:

A.     use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

B.     continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

C.     apply technology to increase productivity.

D.     use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

                             II.            SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES.
Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers:

 .        Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.

A.     apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

B.     identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity

C.     promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.

D.     facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.