There has been a great flurry of interest in this development. All teachers should be interested in how to make sure that school-based browsing is a sfe form encountering objectionable content as possible.
Here are some of the posts and articles.
YouTube Help provides us with Getting Started: Safety Mode and writes:
"Safety Mode gives users the option to choose not to see mature content that they may find find offensive, even though it's not against our Community Guidelines. When you opt in to Safety Mode mode, videos with mature content or that have been age restricted will not show up in video search, related videos, playlists, shows and movies. While no filter is 100% accurate, we use community flagging, hide objectionable comments and porn image detection to identify and hide inappropriate content. Safety Mode on YouTube does not remove content from the site but rather keeps it off the page for users who opt in."
Safety mode demo video
CBSNEWS discusses the new parental controls.
Listen to Online Mom talking about Safety Mode.
Showing posts with label google. Show all posts
Showing posts with label google. Show all posts
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Key Skills, Literacies, Capabilities ...
Five Simple Skills | Betchablog:
Chris Betcher wrote;
"There always seems to be a lot of talk about the need for more teachers to embrace “21st Century skills”. Of course, there’s a lot of discussion about what these “21st Century skills” actually are. Many people have debated and discussed this issue, asking the question of what exactly should today’s learners know in order to function in the “21st Century”.
I’m sure there are a whole lot of really good answers to these questions that dig deeply into effective pedagogy and the deeper philosophy of education. This post is not about those things."
This post stimulated some thinking on my part. I noted that Chris Betcher listed the following:
I can only agree with ONE of Chris' list and that is "learn to search". I have posted on this topic previously in many references to the effective use of the full power of google search.
His decision to include basic photo and video editing, use html editor and learn to think in hyperlinks does not match most skills that I would consider vital for effective teaching and professional learning in this the second decade of the 21st century.
I do not use the term " 21st century skills". That horizon is another 9 decades to live through and to my mind it is impossible to predict skills essential for 2020 living let alone 2090 living.
After effective searching, I would include:
Chris Betcher wrote;
"There always seems to be a lot of talk about the need for more teachers to embrace “21st Century skills”. Of course, there’s a lot of discussion about what these “21st Century skills” actually are. Many people have debated and discussed this issue, asking the question of what exactly should today’s learners know in order to function in the “21st Century”.
I’m sure there are a whole lot of really good answers to these questions that dig deeply into effective pedagogy and the deeper philosophy of education. This post is not about those things."
This post stimulated some thinking on my part. I noted that Chris Betcher listed the following:
I can only agree with ONE of Chris' list and that is "learn to search". I have posted on this topic previously in many references to the effective use of the full power of google search.
His decision to include basic photo and video editing, use html editor and learn to think in hyperlinks does not match most skills that I would consider vital for effective teaching and professional learning in this the second decade of the 21st century.
I do not use the term " 21st century skills". That horizon is another 9 decades to live through and to my mind it is impossible to predict skills essential for 2020 living let alone 2090 living.
After effective searching, I would include:
- deep knowledge of effective teaching practice suitable for digital learning
- a willingness to keep on learning professionally through relevant networks
- the capacity to reflect on teaching practice and professional learning through short blog posts, wiki references or ...
- technical knowledge and skills that facilitate online, multimedia student learning
Monday, 25 January 2010
I love Google Tools (5)
Top Tools For Tracking Topics on the Web
So do lots of other people. 100+ Google Tricks for Teachers
I plan to have a good look at the features of knol, since there have been some improvements reported.
Where can I ... search effectively? Is a very useful post. Although, in my view, for both students and teachers the more important question is probably how do I search effectively.
Additionally, the concept of safe searching must be addressed in the school setting.
I'll keep this post as a work in progress ...
So do lots of other people. 100+ Google Tricks for Teachers
I plan to have a good look at the features of knol, since there have been some improvements reported.
Where can I ... search effectively? Is a very useful post. Although, in my view, for both students and teachers the more important question is probably how do I search effectively.
Additionally, the concept of safe searching must be addressed in the school setting.
I'll keep this post as a work in progress ...
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Researching using Effective Online Search Techniques
Seems topical in the twitter- and blogospheres.
A number of twitterati are addressing this issue in posts.
Springfield Library wiki has an amazing glog dedicated to google search options.
google itself has many online resources to assist with effective searching.
Set yourself a challlenge - google and find all their tips for basic, advanced and more scholarly searching.
All of this support does not leave much room for excuses for poor search practice by teachers or the students they are teaching to find reputable, authoritative and relevant information.
Finally, after having selected the information you need, here are some "Creative Ways to Present Internet Research"
A number of twitterati are addressing this issue in posts.
Springfield Library wiki has an amazing glog dedicated to google search options.
google itself has many online resources to assist with effective searching.
Set yourself a challlenge - google and find all their tips for basic, advanced and more scholarly searching.
All of this support does not leave much room for excuses for poor search practice by teachers or the students they are teaching to find reputable, authoritative and relevant information.
Finally, after having selected the information you need, here are some "Creative Ways to Present Internet Research"
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Latest on Google Tools (3)
Google SketchUp Teacher Guide full of fun activities.
Google Squared: a Complete Guide, a recent post on Tom Barrett's wonderful blog.
Google liberalises Google Docs
Google wrote: "A couple weeks ago, the Google Docs team launched a multi-file uploader to make it much easier for you to put files into the cloud. Today we’re launching a new feature to make it much easier to get your content out: “Convert, Zip and Download.”
More tips for Google use can be found at these sites:
100+ Google Tools that will Save you Time in Schools
http://thumannresources.com/2009/10/27/have-you-looked-at-google-docs-lately
This blog has a number of posts relating to Google tools.
Google Squared: a Complete Guide, a recent post on Tom Barrett's wonderful blog.
Google liberalises Google Docs
Google wrote: "A couple weeks ago, the Google Docs team launched a multi-file uploader to make it much easier for you to put files into the cloud. Today we’re launching a new feature to make it much easier to get your content out: “Convert, Zip and Download.”
More tips for Google use can be found at these sites:
100+ Google Tools that will Save you Time in Schools
http://thumannresources.com/2009/10/27/have-you-looked-at-google-docs-lately
This blog has a number of posts relating to Google tools.
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
I love Google Part 2
A wiki devoted to using google docs
34 Interesting Ways to Use Search Engines in the Classroom
Google Images Adds Usage Rights Filters, Simplifies SafeSearch
PC World - USA writes about how Google has made explicit image filtering much easier.
Lucy Gray's Google custom search engine
Easily incorporate Google Apps into your curriculum with these classroom-ready lesson plans.
Look at all Kevin Jarrett's google links on the left side of his blog.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
I love google Part 1
Wes Fryer is updating readers on the latest Google Teachers Academy in Colorado.
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/07/20/google-documents-introduces-templates
and a bigger list of google gems here.
Google Reader blog
http://googlereader.blogspot.com/2009/07/following-liking-and-people-searching.html
http://www.teach42.com/2009/07/20/top-10-free-web-2-0-sites-for-educators-necc-edition
More google features
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/3568634
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/07/20/google-documents-introduces-templates
and a bigger list of google gems here.
Google Reader blog
http://googlereader.blogspot.com/2009/07/following-liking-and-people-searching.html
http://www.teach42.com/2009/07/20/top-10-free-web-2-0-sites-for-educators-necc-edition
More google features
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/3568634
Diigo google in education group.
From Miguel Guhlin, a post - Google quiz and feedback forms.
Useful video
SchoolTube: Kids explain their passion to technology
In following posts, I will continue to shere my google gems.
Monday, 24 September 2007
google again - new shared stuff application
Just a short note about google shared stuff. It's a new tool that enables social bookmarking, email and sharing. Looks pretty useful. I might start with using it as a bookmark for my most successful learning 2.0 sites. Follow my my shared stuff trail and let's see where it leads!
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