Comments on New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century InternetTypePad2006-06-06T14:59:42ZEwan McIntoshhttps://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/2006/06/new_internet_sa/comments/atom.xml/Kate commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d83498c20f53ef2006-06-16T11:36:57Z2007-04-27T22:55:34ZKatehttp://digitalkatie.livejournal.comHi Ewan, I got rejected by the SQA too :-) I'd still be keen to help with this though.<p>Hi Ewan, I got rejected by the SQA too :-) I'd still be keen to help with this though. </p>Bud Hunt commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834c7ca4169e22006-06-07T16:32:20Z2007-04-26T16:42:32ZBud Hunthttp://www.budtheteacher.comOf course I'm willing to help. My experience, though, with similar documents here is that too often, a "framework" becomes...<p>Of course I'm willing to help. My experience, though, with similar documents here is that too often, a "framework" becomes a script that tries to anticipate every possible situation -- which results in lots of effort for a poor product. </p>Ewan McIntosh commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d83492625453ef2006-06-07T16:25:55Z2007-04-26T16:42:20ZEwan McIntoshhttp://edu.blogs.comYou're right Bud, but if you look at a qualifications document it is short and only provides a framework. The...<p>You're right Bud, but if you look at a qualifications document it is short and only provides a framework. The idea is that the content can change and is up to the teacher, but the framework remains. The problem with the current framework of this proposed internet safety qualification is that it does not provide any scaffolding for teachers to include material on web 2.0, web 3.0, web 10.0 technologies. It needs built in. Are you up for helping?</p>Bud Hunt commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d83492632c53ef2006-06-07T16:19:13Z2007-04-26T16:42:28ZBud Hunthttp://www.budtheteacher.comGood idea. But how complex does it need to be? Don't invent a huge mechanism when a tiny one will...<p>Good idea. But how complex does it need to be? Don't invent a huge mechanism when a tiny one will do.</p>Ewan McIntosh commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834925ba953ef2006-06-07T15:25:08Z2007-04-26T16:41:17ZEwan McIntoshhttp://edu.blogs.comI would hope that the largest number of varied experiences possible would come together to put their ideas forward. That...<p>I would hope that the largest number of varied experiences possible would come together to put their ideas forward. That includes people who deem themselves 'non-experts' or 'beginners' and those who are trying to spot trends in the future.</p>
<p>I think Eva's point about being able to go somewhere on a regular basis to get up-to-date information is essential. MFLE tries to do it for some areas and to cover those areas well, but I'm not sure cross-curricular sites exist, keep up-to-date enough and/or are advertised well enough in 'conventional' staffroom environments.</p>
<p>That's why a wiki is probably the best way to go in preparation and maybe even for the 'final' ever-changing draft.</p>Ian Usher commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d83492580a53ef2006-06-07T14:36:12Z2007-04-26T16:40:43ZIan Usherhttp://moodlea.blogspot.comcan English people do this? yup, I'll do it, let me know... can it be a summer project pls? I...<p>can English people do this?<br />
yup, I'll do it, let me know... can it be a summer project pls?<br />
I have Breeze VC and collaboration space if that helps.</p>Eva Forbes commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d83492578253ef2006-06-07T14:35:40Z2007-04-26T16:40:38ZEva ForbesMFLE was set up partly to provide ONE portal to provide links to as many relevant areas as possible. Internet...<p>MFLE was set up partly to provide ONE portal to provide links to as many relevant areas as possible. Internet safety seems to me to be an area which requires the same approach. Since I am a user rather than a geek I learn a LOT from compteractive (written in language someone like me can understand) and they are on the ball in an ever changing world. Rather than learning the status quo today which will be obsolete tomorrow I think it is important that people know where to go on a regular basis to get reliable information which is up-to-date.</p>Ewan McIntosh commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834923f2053ef2006-06-07T07:29:39Z2007-04-26T16:36:14ZEwan McIntoshhttp://edu.blogs.comIt certainly doesn't go far enough but I do feel that these technologies will (are?) integrate into the fabric of...<p>It certainly doesn't go far enough but I do feel that these technologies will (are?) integrate into the fabric of good teaching in the next decade. If it's going to be integrated then it needs to be integrated throughout the qualification/course, hence the need for a rethink.</p>
<p>Andy, you're spot on about teachers believing this is 'it'. I think they will look to this as the 'answer' to their supposed 'problem'. It's vital that it is as sustainable, long-termist and full as possible. Even if it is just Int 1.</p>Andy Watson commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834923e9c53ef2006-06-07T07:19:52Z2007-04-26T16:36:09ZAndy Watsonhttp://www.abernet.org.ukI agree with Bob. The problem is not that the content is particularly bad, just that ir doesn't go far...<p>I agree with Bob. The problem is not that the content is particularly bad, just that ir doesn't go far enough. My worry would be that teachers will feel if this is taught in their schools that they have prepared children for the real world. As with all SQA qualifications nowadays, everything has to be reduced to what is easily assessed, not what is actually important.</p>Bob Hill commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d8349222f653ef2006-06-06T21:55:00Z2007-04-26T16:31:32ZBob Hillhttp://robthill.wordpress.comI have had a quick scan of the unit spec and to be fair it does cover stuff that students...<p>I have had a quick scan of the unit spec and to be fair it does cover stuff that students should be aware of. It strikes me that it is yet another example of what can be reduced to rote learning. It is more important that people have understanding of potential threats than know all the jargon. In that sense Outcome 4 becomes the only really valuable outcome.<br />
I would certainly be willing to help in whatever way you suggest, Ewan</p>David Noble commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834c78a4f69e22006-06-06T21:37:03Z2007-04-26T16:31:35ZDavid Noblehttp://booruch.libsyn.comI could commit to a time limited, online or face-to-face session, written-up on a wiki, therefore allowing for after-the-event modifications.<p>I could commit to a time limited, online or face-to-face session, written-up on a wiki, therefore allowing for after-the-event modifications.</p>Lynne commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d8349213b753ef2006-06-06T18:49:02Z2007-04-26T16:28:50ZLynnehttp://lmhtob.edublogs.orgNot sure I'd be of much use, other (and I think this is quite important) to tell you how user...<p>Not sure I'd be of much use, other (and I think this is quite important) to tell you how user friendly it is. I spent a bit of today reading the unit specs for Internet Research and Presentation, although these are things that I do all day, every day some of it still reads like Double Dutch (not a language we're covering in school yet)</p>Darren Kuropatwa commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834920ef953ef2006-06-06T18:10:19Z2007-04-26T16:28:02ZDarren Kuropatwahttp://adifference.blogspot.comCount me in ... after exams are done. ;-)<p>Count me in ... after exams are done. ;-)</p>Andrew commented on 'New internet safety qualification avoids the 21st Century Internet'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834c7705a69e22006-06-06T17:04:17Z2007-04-26T16:27:04ZAndrewhttp://www.whereisab.co.ukcount me in, Ewan.<p>count me in, Ewan. </p>