The AUP

To update on my last post, I finally finished my Power Point! I made my presentation more of a tool to help guide discussion in class, rather than the typical lecture presentation. Something that I thought was innovative was that I also made it interactive! On a few slides, I made the option to have a student type in-class notes while we discussed the topic. Maybe it's been done before, but I thought this was a neat way of using Power Point! Not only is it more interactive, but we can also save the Power Point on a class-to-class basis and use it as a study guide!

In class today, we discussed the importance of Internet Safety. We created our own Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Consent Form. I'm still somewhat apprehensive about using the internet in the classroom. I feel like all this paperwork really won't matter if we don't enforce it. We have to be vigilant over our students when they are using the internet. Thinking back to my school days, I don't know how some of my teachers could justify not watching us. In my classroom, I will definitely be watching my students. I hope the school I work at will have some sort of internet tracking program, but either way, teaching internet safety and appropriate use will definitely be a top priority!