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The aim of this framework is to
maximise authentic learning whilst minimising risk.

This framework initially applies to this blog http://alupton.edublogs.org/ and the methodologies I use. It can then be extended beyond that to other educators and their blogs (providing more options) and then possibly to the use of other learning technologies. This sequence of functionality has been considered during the development of the framework. Hopefully it will be of use to students, teachers and site/district leaders as well as have relevance to the formation of DECS guidelines and policies. It has been developed in consultation with my site principal/s and DECS personnel. Global support has been invaluable and this collaboration is reflected here.

What this framework isn’t …

• a comprehensive ‘how to’ on blogging – it is based on the methodologies I choose
• a DECS policy or guideline in itself – it is, however, intended to support all stakeholders and provide processes for authentic learning to occur
• a guideline for R-12 online learning – I teach Year 3s (8 and 9 year olds)
• a rationale of the framework – this can occur on other sites if required
• prescriptive and enduring … good teaching practice will dominant any future use and modifications (in collaboration with my principal/line manager)

Underlying principles of this framework

• Duty of Care – this takes precedence over school based learning opportunities.
• The internet is not risk free. Actual verses perceived risk needs to be considered … evidence needs to be based on well documented research.
• There are unlimited learning opportunities on the internet.
• This framework and its inherent learning opportunities are enhanced with input and collaboration from all stakeholders. This includes students, parents/caregivers, teachers, site/district leaders, DECS personnel and local/global educators.

Elements of the framework (right click to open in new tab or window)

• Blog Establishment
  • all posts and comments are moderated by the teacher/administrator before publication
  • the teacher is the only administrator … students’ editorial rights are not to exceed ‘editor’ (eg they cannot change password, delete teacher’s rights or the blog)
  • The teacher must have cited all student editing/drafts of posts and pages before publication. There is a shared student responsibility here and that must be reflected in the AUP – Blogs.
• Acceptable User Policy (AUP – Blogs) – for and signed by all users … includes those who can post and comment – students, parents/legal guardians and the teacher
• Permission Forms
  • Two stage process
    • Informed consent for child to blog
    • Follow up form outlining blogging options. This includes parent/legal guardian consent for subscribers to focus comments mainly on their child’s blog.
  • Forms signed by parents/legal guardians
  • Forms to be kept in individual student school files
• Information for All Stakeholders
  • Information Sessions – what, why, how … with examples
    • Initially after first permission form is sent home then periodically in accordance with site policies regarding all school/home communication – must respect teacher commitments and parent/legal guardian accessibility
  • Paper and digital resources – hyperlinks … includes child protection and cybersafety (not limited to governmental resources)
• Subscriber User Policy (SUP – Blogs) … includes those who can comment only
  • no direct connection of students and subscribers – terms that suggest this (eg ‘mentors’, ‘coaches’) are not to be used. Parents/legal guardians may choose and sign for individual subscribers to focus comments on their child’s blog.
  • prominent SUP outlines conditions for subscribers including administrator’s right to not approve comments and not justify reason
• Accountability
  • SACSA (South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability)
• DECS Strategies and Vision statements – how the framework dovetails with these
• Roll Over Process
  • annual ‘read only’ locking down of all student blogs
    • these can only be opened with parent/legal guardian permission – managed by the next year’s teacher and/or administration
  • the same considerations apply to students transferring in and out of the class during the year
  • permissions from parents/legal guardians to continue as per protocol for all other media at site – school website, digital and ‘hard/paper copy’ photos, names etc
    • content on blogs does not need to be deleted but equally can not be added to without correct permissions
• Evaluation – enhanced by input from all stakeholders
• Resources

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