YouTube Unleashed
Well, it is official. Our school division finally lifted the ban that they had on YouTube. Apparently they were getting many compaints, especially at the high school level. I found it very interesting today the various reactions to this. Of course there was the, “What’s YouTube?”. Then there was the, “This is crazy. How am I supposed to keep tabs on what my students are doing on the computer?” But my favourite was this, “Finally! Now let’s hope people realize they have to teach and model for the students appropriate use.” In one school there were three reactions that I would assume are pretty common across, not only our system, but most school divisions. How is it that we have such a wide spectrum? What needs to be done to lessen the gap and eliminate the fear?
Alec Couros replied:
Yes!!! Wonderful. This is a victory for freedom and for a chance to teach media literacy.
February 8, 2008 at 4:40 am. Permalink.
ccossar replied:
http://fun7gal.wordpress.com/2008/02/07/teacher-fear-or-teach-laziness/
February 8, 2008 at 5:46 am. Permalink.
Shaun Loeppky replied:
Angie, regarding Alex’s comment, has there been any instruction in regards to media literacy or is that in the “future plans” I am all for tools, but we certainly need to teach the participants how to use them!
February 8, 2008 at 5:30 pm. Permalink.
angiebalkwill replied:
@Shaun – I have not heard of any plans for media literacy however, I cannot fathom that there is not something in the works that I am just not aware of. I plan to do something sleuthing about. Will keep you posted.
February 8, 2008 at 7:37 pm. Permalink.
Dave Bircher replied:
Sounds interesting. I think there are great things YouTube has. I was on it the other day and found profane comments on a video that was not improper. This the tough part to control.
February 10, 2008 at 8:50 pm. Permalink.
roadrunner replied:
Hi Angie.
Our district has process and materials that you might find useful in constructing your own web awareness plan.
For teacher training we use materials from Media Awareness Network .
February 11, 2008 at 4:51 am. Permalink.
angiebalkwill replied:
@roadrunner Thanks so much for the links. I am finding out that our division has some work to do in getting the word out about several initiatives. We need to work together instead of waiting for someone else to do the job.
February 11, 2008 at 5:27 am. Permalink.
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