By Caitlyn, Whitney, & Corrin

TECHNOLOGY ISSUES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Introduction Technology in the classroom has many

benefits

Technology use in the classroom creates many issues Student Misuse

Social Networking Sites Sexting Cyberbullying

Student Discipline

Discipline PoliciesCyberbullyingSexting

LITERATURE REVIEW

DISCIPLINE POLICIES Where is the line drawn for disciplining

students for misuse of technology? 1st Amendment Rights Incidents occurring outside of the school

environment and school day hours

Who is responsible for discipline? The school? Parents?

DISCIPLINE POLICIES--QUOTATIONWillard, 2011, p. 76

Schools have the authority to respond to student speech, whether on or off campus, when the speech “has caused, or reasonably could cause, a substantial disruption at school or interference with the rights of students to be secure.”

CYBERBULLYING Traditional Bullying v. Cyberbullying

Major Differences Where it takes place How it is monitored (SNS, cell phones, pictures,

email, IMs, chat rooms, etc) Can remain anonymous (difficult to track)

Peaks in 6th Grade Point when self-esteem is developing,

causing emotional issues

CYBERBULLYING--QUOTATIONSiegle, 2010, p. 15

Physical power no longer determines who is the bully and who is the victim; anyone “can simply log on, create a new identity, and bully away… Instead of whispers behinds teens’ backs, the insults are posted for everyone to read.”

SEXTING Definition: sending or forwarding pictures or

videos via mobile devices or social networking sites 1 in 5 teens are sexting.

Many physical, emotional, and psychological stresses on our youth

Risk Factors Female Use of chat rooms/chatting with people met over

internet Those who share personal info online Those who talk about sex over internet Physical or sexual abuse history

SEXTING--QUOTATION

Siegle, 2010, p. 14

…the Internet truly is “limitless access to information, peers, and even strangers around the globe” and is becoming accessible twenty-four hours a day on mobile devices.

ARGUMENTS & REASONING Be cautious when monitoring student

use Students may feel their privacy is being

violated Address cyberbullying/sexting issues in

schools’ bullying programs Schools should notify parents of internet

misuse Admin needs to be careful of laws &

student rights Policies should be addressed & clarified

ARGUMENTS & REASONING

(CONTINUED) Solutions

Appropriate internet behavior/usage Educating, Modeling, Expectations

Internet Usage Contracts Post near computers/internet areas

Parent & Community Involvement

ARGUMENTS & REASONING -QUOTATION

Siegle, 2010, p. 14

“Although schools have made concerted efforts to curb Internet abuse by developing acceptable use policies and installing filtering software for websites,” (Siegle, 2010, p. 14), these efforts are no longer enough.

CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Embrace technology in the classroom, but with caution

Efforts by SNS, nonprofit organizations, and school districts ARE making a difference! Awareness should continue to be raised!

Students can seek help/knowledge/modeling from: Parents School Counselors Teachers Administration

CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS--QUOTATION

Mitchell, 2010.

Students need to be reminded that their choices online will impact their higher education and career opportunities.

Abuse of Technology Video

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