Lesson+Plan+and+Permission+Letter

=Lesson Plan =

__**Blog, Flickr and YouTube Safety Lesson Plan**__

Teacher: Mr. Burley Title of Activity: Blog, Flickr and YouTube Safety Grade: 7th Class: Technology Development

__**Duration:**__ 50-60minutes

Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st! Safety 1st!

__**Objective and Goal**__

To increase student knowledge of Internet safety To aid the student in identifying dangers on the Internet To build critical-thinking and decision-making skills relating to computer usage To help students protect themselves from inappropriate behavior online

__**Equipment and Technology Requirements**__

__**Handouts**__
 * Computer
 * Internet Access
 * A Blog Site Account
 * Flickr Account
 * YouTube Account

__**Behaviors While Blogging**__
 * Relevant website and links for child safety.
 * Parent and/or Guardian agreement letter.

All Students are expected to use their Blog, Flickr and you tube account wisely and appropriate during this course. All activity will be monitored by their teacher and their peers.

__**Steps of Teaching/Rules**__

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 * The teacher will provide the students will a video on blogging:
 * Class discussion on students passed internet usage
 * Group discussion on what they think about the dangers of online blogging.
 * Group discussion on how to deal with rude or bad comments on the blog, flickr you tube accounts.
 * Information not to give out and information that is safe to give out while online.
 * Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t say in real life
 * Never give your address, phone number, school information out until you have guardian permission.
 * Never install programs without guardian permission
 * Never share internet passwords
 * Never agree to meet someone that you meet online without guardian permission

__**Actions on Manage a Blog, Flickr and YouTube Site**__

Create site using an appropriate username Post blog, pictures or video to the sites Monitor the sites for comments Report any inappropriate comments

**Flickr Permission Letter**

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Our Technology Advancement class has started for the spring semester of the year. Ms. Thomas will be assigned task in creating an account with Flickr to share information and data online.


 * What is Flickr?**

Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Let us show you why!
Flickr is a way to get your photos and videos to the people who matter to you. And since **basic accounts are free**, there's no reason not to explore further...

Upload
Upload from your desktop, send by email, or use your cameraphone.

Edit
Get rid of red eye, crop a photo, or get creative with fonts and effects!

Organize
Use collections, sets, and tags to organize your photos and videos.

Share
Use groups and privacy controls to share your photos and videos.

Maps
Share //where// your photos and videos were taken, and see photos and videos taken near you.

Make Stuff
Sexy cards, photo books, framed prints, Target pick up, DVDs, etc.

Keep in Touch
Get updates from family and friends.

Each Student will have to post few pictures of themselves and their team members on the site. The student will create slideshows and videos of images that they post on the site. The student will have to present clean and presentable pictures of them selves dressed in Halloween costumes for the other teams to comment and review. The students’ images can be commented and reviewed by anyone on the internet but we don’t plan on too many people stumbling on the students’ images.
 * How we'll use Flickr **

The student will have to complete this project by the end of next week. The student will email the link to the project and will be then be able to comment on it as well as give my assessment via email.
 * Assessment **

Flickr will be created by all 10th graders taking this course: [] Is a common area for concern on the web, but on Flickr it’s easy to control who you share your images with. For each of your photos and videos on Flickr you can set:
 * Resources **
 * Privacy **
 * // privacy level //, which determines who can see your image
 * // usage license //, so your copyrights are protected
 * // content type //, flag your photos and videos as either photos and videos, artwork/illustrations, or screenshots
 * // safety level //, so other members only see images within their specified comfort zones

Before the students are allowed to participate in the course work we are asking that you discuss your concern with each other and sign below. Please have Ms. Thomas return the form to me.
 * Permission **

1. Each student is expected to work as a team on the group project. 2. Each student is expected to present mature images on their project. 3. Students are not allowed to share their username and password with no one. 4. Student are required to us appropriate music on the projects. 5. Visitors to your Flickr site who leave comments will leave respectful, helpful messages. If you receive a comment that makes you feel uncomfortable or is not respectful, tell your teacher right away. Do not respond to the comment. 6. Students using Flickr take good care of the computers by not downloading or installing any software without permission, and not clicking on ads or competitions. 7. Students who do not abide by these terms and conditions may lose their opportunity to take part in this project.
 * Terms and Conditions: **

I have read and understood these Flickr terms and conditions. I agree to uphold them. Student’s signature:_ date: Parent’s signature: _ date: