“Of course, our new book discusses blocks, filters and other imposed security measures, but, as we know, students are quick to find ways around barriers,” said Brown. “We believe that that the majority of a school’s focus should be on fostering digital citizenship in all students and faculty.”
Green added, “Key to creating a secure environment for learning with technology is extending the responsibility to all stakeholders in the school community – students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff. Our book provides the blueprint for creating a community of digital citizens.”
Brown is a professor in the instructional technology program at East Carolina University. He received the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Awards for Excellence in Teaching in 2014 and an Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching Awards from the North Carolina Distance Learning Association in 2008. Green, a former K-12 teacher, is a professor of educational technology and a teacher educator at California State University, Fullerton. He is a presenter and the author of numerous articles and books on the topics of educational technology integration, instructional design and online distance education.
Securing the Connected Classroom: Technology Planning to Keep Students Safe
By Abbie H. Brown and Tim D. Green
ISBN: 978-1-56484-354-8
ISTE Member Price: $17.47; Nonmember Price: $24.95
Material from a press release was used in this report.
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