Riding the Web 2.

0 Roller Coaster:
The Ohio Experience
Forging Ahead to 21st Century Learning:
Addressing Tech Misuse in Schools – Incidents and Recovery

November 16, 2010

Presenter: Lynn T. Ochs

Director of Technology, Milford Exempted Village School District
Ochs_L@milfordschools.org
The Roller Coaster Experience…
 Essential Questions

• What are the challenges associated with

technology misuse in Ohio schools?
• How do our 21st century learners perceive
social media tools and how does this
impact their behavior in school?
• What steps can we take to prevent
potential tech misuse situations in schools
and communities?
The Challenges….
• eRate Regulations
– Filtering
– CIPA/COPPA
• Community Values
• Parental Support and
Involvement
• Student Privacy Issues
• Technology Tools –
Rapid Rate of Change
• Bad Press
Headlines….
Headlines
 Educating our 21st Century Learners

… the researchers found that the internet is

empowering a tech-savvy generation to pursue a
central element of 21st–century education – self-
directed learning, performed on kids’ own terms
and time schedules. - MacArthur Foundation, Kids’
Informational Learning with Digital Media, 2009

In the Web 2.0 world, self-directed learners must be

adept at building and sustaining networks.
- Will Richardson, Educational Leadership, 2008

• Teach Good Decision-Making

• Create Positive Digital Footprints
Steps We can Take

• Educate Staff, Students, and Parents on

Digital Citizenship
– Digital Citizenship Curriculum and Events
– Peer Programs
• Establish Policies, Procedures and
Processes
– Update your District AUP
– Consider Sexting and Cyberbullying Policies
– Add Social Media Guidelines
• Professional Development
• Approval Process
• Parent Permission Forms
Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship
Social Media Guidelines
Closing Slide
Life can be like a roller coaster...
And just when you think you've had enough,
and you’re ready to get off the ride and take the
calm, easy merry-go round...
You change your mind, throw you hands in the
air and ride the roller coaster all over again
That's exhilaration...that's living a bit on the
edge...that's being ALIVE .
© 1999 Stacey Charter
 Riding the Web 2.0 Roller Coaster:
The Ohio Experience
Forging Ahead to 21st Century Learning:
Addressing Tech Misuse in Schools – Incidents and Recovery

November 16, 2010

Presenter: Lynn T. Ochs

Director of Technology, Milford Exempted Village School District
Ochs_L@milfordschools.org
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