Discuss and analyze policy and give proposal for amendment and improvement by Sandie Subero https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2 Made with serendipity en-us 2019-05-01 15:46:11 UTC 2019-06-09 23:21:58 UTC hello@padlet.com The policy states that "Schools must advise students of the possible long-term consequences of inappropriate and unethical posts online." However, there may be little practical avenues through which teachers can do this as they may not be equipped with the necessary tools necessary to do so. sunita_colai https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355884584  "The Ministry supports the use of social media in schools and offices only when it is used for productive engagement and educational purposes. " As aforementioned there is support for the use of social media. However, resulting from this is the issue of monitoring- How  will it be monitored to ensure that its use is productive? What is considered to be "productive engagement?' Perhaps greater clarity with reference to this will be helpful. ]]> 2019-05-01 17:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355884584 Consequences of cyberbullying henslowe_saunders https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355886224 There seem to be a description of cyber bullying in all it different forms, however there are no prescribed punitive actions for those who are transgressors. What are the consequences to curtail such behavior.]]> 2019-05-01 17:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355886224 Cons: If a careful look is taken it is clear that the individuals who are responsible for the creation of this policy have not taken into consideration the following; annalee_walcott https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355886998 (A) the issue of implementation.  Some schools are severely understaffed in positions such as Deans, safety officers and student support services.
(B) In terms of  the recommendation  other than counselling, the policy does not state any other means of dealing with offenders.  ]]> 2019-05-01 17:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355886998 Discussion kivan_mohammed https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355887638 The game-based learning policy is an innovation whereby students can learn through play. In so doing, students' participation and enthusiasm is expected to increase in the classroom.

]]> 2019-05-01 17:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355887638 One positive of the use of mobile phones by students in schools is that it allows the building and strengthening of relationship among stakeholders in the education system. As an example it allows teachers, administrators and parents to communicate more effectively with each other in order to address issues that may arise in the delivery of the curriculum such as issues of student indiscipline. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355887849 2019-05-01 17:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355887849 BYO https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888331 2019-05-01 17:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888331 BYOD is a great policy considering the fact that we are living in the age of technology. However, we must take into consideration the average child who might not be able to afford such devices. The impact that might have on that child could lead to him/her feeling isolated and depressed. BYOD can also cause students to become targets of criminal activity both within the school and during their commute which can cause injury to person and and contribute to the already spiral surge of crime in our society. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888346 BYOD]]> 2019-05-01 17:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888346 What is Cyber-bullying, & the MOE's Policy https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888723 Cyberbullying the use of electronic media to intimidate, torment, embarrass or target individuals via the use of the internet and other digital and interactive technology.
Cyber bullying is an offence in contravention of the laws of T&T.

The MOE has a zero tolerance policy on cyber bullying as it seeks to make schools a safe and secure learning environment.
Through their policy the MOE will make every effort to identify parties involved in cyber-bullying and provide support to victims. ]]> 2019-05-01 17:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888723 Infrastructure. The classroom needs to be so designed that teachers will be able to carefully monitor the activities of students while they use their IT device. This can be regarded as a security measure that will enable teachers to ensure that students are engage in the tasks that they are given and not participating other activities not sanctioned by the teacher. henslowesaunders https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888748 The current ratio of students per teacher may also need to be revised, so that adequate monitoring can take place. ]]> 2019-05-01 17:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888748 Tool For Communication stacy_riley https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888919 Cell phones are a useful tool for easy and instant communiction with teachers, students and other stakeholders via apps such as whatsapp, Edmodo etc.
Teachers can utilize Group chats to communicate with each other, within departments to share resources and other important information.
Teachers can share resources, homework assignments, and  send reminders to students. They can also send , messages to parents using cell phones.
It ensures that messages are communicated in quick time.]]> 2019-05-01 17:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355888919 The polic https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889021 2019-05-01 17:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889021 The policy allows for the rapid expansion of technology integration through the use of BYOD with mobile devices that allows schools to reduce the cost of providing technological devices. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889026 2019-05-01 17:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889026 Mobile phone usage has become part of the landscape of the world, therefore it makes perfect sense to use these devices as tools in the education system. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889156 2019-05-01 17:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889156 The Bring your own device policy permits students to bring their personal electronic devices, including laptop computers, tablet computers, wearable technologies and other electronic devices to school for educational purposes. While this represents a positive move in bringing educational instruction into the 21st century a basic concern lies with the role of parents/guardians in being able to afford such devices (in light of Ministry's inability to provide these devices on time) and dealing with their reluctance to accept and/or provide these devices. emily_moore11 https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889273 2019-05-01 17:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355889273 Safety of Student https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890240 2019-05-01 17:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890240 Consequences of abusing Social Media student contracts and involvement of SSSD https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890245 Hopefully, the involvement of SSSD personnel in the inappropriate use of the social media group assignment forums created by teachers will be a working actuality. I've expressed this sentiment because in my experience with dealing with students' violation of school rules, and the receiving the appropriate diagnosis and treatment for remedial students takes a very, verryyy long time. Case in point, I am the remedial teacher at my school and officials from SSSD have just come to attend to remedial students after they have been informed about the dire challenges of the 38+ students that were sent to my school over two years age.  Approximately half of them are at the age where they can be absorbed by other institutions such as Servol, etc.
So in brief conclusion, SSSD officials would need to react quickly to this policy.

]]> 2019-05-01 17:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890245 Pros of the Policy https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890449 The Cyberbullying policy seeks to establish a zero tolerance policy to ensure a safe and secure learning environment
Facilitating counselling for both victims and perpetrators by officers of the Student Support Services, will allow for treatment of issues which both parties may be facing.]]> 2019-05-01 17:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890449 GROUP 1BYOD POLICY R BHAGWANDEEN MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE OF DEVICES TO ENSURE PORNOGRAPHY / CONTRABAND IS NOT SHARED OR DISTRIBUTED E MOORE TIME CONSUMING TO MONITOR STUDENTS ON TASK MICHELLE SEATON INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALLOW CHARGING OF DEVICES BEVERLY BAPTISTE THEFT AND SECURITY OF DEVICES CHILDEN MAY BRING rudranath_bhagwandeen https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890558 2019-05-01 17:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355890558 Requirements adanna_miller https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891187 The policy is asking a lot from teachers in addition to all the other things that need to be done. Who will ensure consent forms are distributed to parents to get permission ? do teachers need to get consent forms everytime social media is to be used? It seems very time consuming. Do we really have all the time and resources to do is required of us.What about parents who are unfamiliar with the various social media apps etc. ]]> 2019-05-01 17:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891187 The thin henslowe_saunders https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891252 2019-05-01 17:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891252 The thin line between educational use of social media and grooming henslowe_saunders https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891258 As educators we need to be very careful how and what we communicate to our charges. There can be misunderstanding from parents and guardians as it relates to communication, even students. Paranoid parents who look at the world as a dangerous place can easily accuse teachers actions as something which it is not. Vice versa some teachers can also use this platform adversely.]]> 2019-05-01 17:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891258 Recommendation damianlegerton https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891314 Further stakeholder(s) involvement is needed in the creation of the policy. There is need for a step approach e.g Level 1, Level 2 , Level 3 etc. The proper implementation of the discipline matrix as it relates to cyberbullying based on the level/severity of infraction.]]> 2019-05-01 17:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355891314 In order for a policy to be improved it must first be implemented. However, with regards to implementation, it can be recommended that this policy be treated with urgency and given priority since extensive training and resources are required. ronnica_smith https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892235 2019-05-01 17:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892235 re https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892757 2019-05-01 17:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892757 Recommendations https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892773 The cyberbullying policy has been stated by the MOE to have legal implications. With legal matters issues usually take years to be dealt with. This should not be allowed to happen for this policy to be deemed effective as the students need to have their issues addressed immediately or in a timely manner. This will show the students that their will be consequences for their action. Finally the MOE should link up with the administration of the social media sites to have the student(s) banned for a short period, depending on the severity of the crime or the background of the student.]]> 2019-05-01 17:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355892773 Weakness of The Policy. stacy_riley https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355894993 Often there is little or insufficient parental buy- in or support for the school's operational cell phone policy. For example, the policy states that phones should be switched off upon entry and should only be used under supervision, yet parents are often aware of the policy but still call or message  their children during class times.
Parents often respond to calls or messages from their children during class hours as well, while being aware of the policy.
Parental buy- in must be strengthened.]]> 2019-05-01 17:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355894993 While the expanded use of the mobile phones can greatly aid in the delivery of the curriculum the potential for misuse by students is great. Schools need to develop a system of consequences for misuse of mobile phones which has the input of students and parents and which is applied equally to all students. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355896603 2019-05-01 17:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355896603 Schools may not have the human resources available to collect mobile devices from all students to prevent misuse . Not only the human resources but they may not have storage space in which to hold these devices. Then collection of these devices by students will be chaotic. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355897641 2019-05-01 17:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355897641 The BYOD policy aims to assist inclusion of all stakeholders in ICT learning. With limited resources in the Education system itself, several factors however impact the BYOD policy: Classroom design must consider monitoring and surveillance of devices so teachers can ensure students are not OffTask. This is a time consuming effort which can negatively impact the timely delivery of lessons. Teachers can assert more control by using the space in ways which allows them to monitor with less walking. The security of devices brought by students is often out of teachers’ control. Parental permission with guidelines for the security of devices should be clearly detailed at assemblies and meetings to ensure culpability does not fall on teachers if students abuse or damage BYOD devices. In extreme cases devices may be stolen by reprobates with ill intentions. Secure points in labs should be structured to allow students who wish to leave their devices at school knowing the inherent dangers as well. If BYOD devices require charging, schools may not be wired to handle these electrical demands. Students should be encouraged to bring devices fully charged for learning. MoE should also ensure schools are wired for additional charging of devices even there will be a cost factor. rudranath_bhagwandeen https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355899200 2019-05-01 17:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355899200 Meeting the Needs lezanna_ramsoomair https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355900975 This policy holds the view of multiple intelligences. Millennials and generation z learners are highly into gaming. Game based learning thus lends a tool to spark the interest of these learners who do not appreciate or like the mundane classroom or writing notes and reading. This is something that can meet the needs of those learners. The only issue is meeting resistance in schools administration, where they may not see the game based learning as 'academic'. However, subjects like social studies need children to develop skills such as problem solving and critical thinking- these are the skills that game based learning can provide. 

]]> 2019-05-01 17:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355900975 I believe this policy is the way forward. The Reading curriculum definitely thrives on this policy. Students who have varying difficulty in the five strands of reading can have varying skills reinforced through Educational Games. This skill can be taught to teachers by trained individuals, we can "GOOGLE" Game ideas or seek a plethora of educational opportunities via groups like this or other teacher support. https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355901689 2019-05-01 17:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355901689 correction......two years AGO https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355907739

]]> 2019-05-01 17:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/355907739 The use of cell phones outside of class contact time. hazel_indira_bolan https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357853475 Mobile phones may be used to do school work outside of class contact time under the supervision of the librarian, by technicians in a specialized classroom and by teachers. The cell phone can be used to do research as well as homework . Some students may not have internet facilities at home so it is necessary for them to use the facilities at school. Additionally students may want to use their free time to do extra work. Supervision will ensure that the students are using their devices in a productive manner and will be in keeping with the Ministry's policy. ]]> 2019-05-07 23:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357853475 Policy on misuse of cellphones by students hlackhai https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357878731 While it is agreed that students should be allowed to bring their cellphones to schools as these devices can be used to enhance the delivery of the curriculum, rules need to be clearly set out by schools to ensure proper use of the devices. An important aspect of this policy is the consequences for misuse. Improper use of cellphones can be divided into minor infractions and major infractions. Minor infractions include use of cellphones without teacher permission and supervision. The consequences of this can be: 
 - student warning on the first offence
 - parental contact on the second offence 
-  confiscation of the cellphone with parental conference. 
These consequences should form part of a cellphone usage contract signed by all parents / guardians on entry of their children into the school.
Major infractions would include the use of the cellphone to view and pornographic material, the sending of threatening messages and the recording of inappropriate videos material. Consequences of these infractions should be those set out in the school code of conduct which include parental conference, referral to guidance counselor and report to the police.]]> 2019-05-08 01:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357878731 The use of cellphones during class time with teacher supervision. janelle_dinoo https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357916795 IN-CLASS SESSIONS WITH A TEACHER THE CELLPHONE CAN BE INCORPORATED IN TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES.

IT CAN ALSO FACILITATE INCREASED STUDENT COLLABORATION.

STUDENTS CAN ALSO UTILIZE CELLPHONES  WHILE ON SUPERVISED FIELD TRIPS FOR SBA RESEARCH OR PROJECTS. STUDENTS CAN TAKE  PICTURES AND VIDEO CAPTURE ETHICALLY AND LEGALLY DONE. 
TEACHER SUPERVISION IS IMPORTANT.

LETTERS FOR PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR VIDEO/PICTURE CONTENT USE MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE USE. CHARGING TO BE DONE AT HOME SINCE SCHOOLS DO NOT HAVE THE NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE AS WELL AS TO ENSURE SAFETY OF STUDENT DEVICES. STUDENT OWNED CELLPHONE USE REDUCES THE COST TO THE SCHOOL TO EMPLOY ICT.
HOWEVER ADEQUATE BANDWIDTH SHOULD BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL TO ENSURE EQUITY IN ACCESSING WIFI. 
]]> 2019-05-08 05:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357916795 ronnica_smith https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357990158 2019-05-08 11:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/357990158 Cons: If a careful look is taken it is clear that the individuals who are responsible for the creation of this policy have not taken into consideration the following; annalee_walcott https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/366602537 (A) the issue of implementation.  Some schools are severely understaffed in positions such as Deans, safety officers and student support services.
(B) In terms of  the recommendation  other than counselling, the policy does not state any other means of dealing with offenders.  ]]> 2019-06-09 23:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sandie_subero1/2927r48w2gw2/wish/366602537