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The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
 * Teachers understand that children learn differently. **

** Evidence 1: [|Jason - Final Paper.docx] EDT 652 Final Paper: Teaching Online Safety to Elementary Aged Students to Increase the Awareness of Hidden Dangers Online **

Rationale 1: This final research paper was written to focus on the hidden dangers that can be found online for students of all ages. The research focused on third and fourth grade students. The focus of this paper was necessary to research the overall safety of our students, to find what their knowledge base is, and what can be built upon throughout their academic career to impact their learning base. With the culmination of this research, safe methods for Internet use and knowledge were acquired and added to students’ understanding, impacting overall safety while online. The research was done for this paper in my technology classes this school year and continued for roughly one month. The students were able to explore various sites, to learn about hidden Internet dangers through games and presentation online, and to also focus on what they can do to be cyber smart while online. As 21st century learners and digital citizens, they also were engaged in digital citizenship and netiquette lessons to help them remain safe. The knowledge gained by the students will carry over to family members, neighbors, and friends. I did learn that these groups of students didn’t know as much about the Internet as I had anticipated. This limited knowledge base showed me that I need to teach more Internet safety and netiquette lessons/units in the future to safeguard our students.

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3.K.4 The teacher understands how students’ learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, and prior learning, as well as language, culture, family and community values. Students have their own perceptions of the Internet and how it should be used on an individual basis. They also understand that the Internet can be used for various activities as dictated by parents in the home or by teachers in a school setting. With the various uses and understanding of safe and unsafe, the lessons were able to bring to light what the students need to understand and what to avoid while using websites, networking with peers, and downloading materials. The students enjoyed having the time to research, explore, and understand the dangers that they never saw before online.

3.S.1 The teacher identifies and designs instruction appropriate to students’ stages of development, learning styles, strengths, and needs. As we know, each child has a different style of learning and the research and activities that I had were sensitive to those styles. All activities met the needs of the auditory, visual, and other learner who needs to be on the move. The activities focused on the needs of students based on the discussion that were held, the information that was shared, and the level of understand that was held by the groups as a whole. It was important to meet the students where they were at that time. Overall, the students enjoyed the activities and lessons and I feel there was a positive outlook on their future learning.

3.D.3 The teacher respects students as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, talents, and interests. One of the points of this research was to explore what students know and don’t know based on various skill levels and use at home. Through talking with students and parents, I was able to understand how Internet use is controlled at home due to parents’ lack of understanding of it, students’ advanced knowledge, and the interests that the students have. Through collaborations and discussions, I was able to see that online interests were very close and mostly revolved around pop culture of the times with television and music icons. Each child was able to express their interests, demonstrate a talent that is used online, and explain/explore why they choose the sites that they do in school and at home.