1. Students’ Irresponsible Use of the Internet
Denise Tinsley
P.S. 28M
Wright Brothers
School

2. Public Policy Analyst (PPA) Steps
Define the Problem
Gather the Evidence
Identify the Causes
Examine an Existing Policy
Develop New Solutions
Select the Best Solution
Effectiveness vs. Feasibility

3. What is irresponsible use of the Internet?
Examples:
Plagiarism
Cyberbullying
TMI (Too Much Information)
Inappropriate posts
Step 1: Define the Problem

4. What is responsible use of the Internet?
Examples:
Finding Information
Research
Online Classes
Social Networking
Blogs
Games

5. Have you ever used the Internet irresponsibly?
Step 2: Gather the Evidence

6. Student Survey
Have you ever copied information from the Internet without citing sources?
Have you cyberbullied anyone?
Have you been the victim of cyberbullying?
Have you ever given your full name (first name & last name) or address to anyone over the Internet?

7. Why did you use the Internet irresponsibly?
Step 3: Identify the Causes

8. What are P.S. 28’s Policies Regarding Acceptable Internet Use?
Internet Acceptable Use Policy (IAUP)
Computer Setups in Labs and Classrooms
Teacher Monitoring
How effective are they?
Step 4: Examine an Existing Policy

9. How Can We Increase Responsible Use of the Internet?
School Discipline Plan with penalties for Internet misuse
Student /Parent Contracts
Educational Program: Project S.U.R.E. (Safety, Understanding, Responsibility and Ethics)
Step 5: Develop New Solutions

10. Evaluation:
Which of these choices would be the best option to improve Internet safety and responsibility?
Option + -
A. School Discipline Plan with penalties for Internet misuse
B. Student /Parent Contracts
C. Educational Program: Project S.U.R.E. (Safety, Understanding, Responsibility and Ethics)
Step 6: Select the Best Solution

11. Step 6: Select the Best Solution
Feasibility
High
Medium
Low
Effectiveness
Step 6: Select the Best Solution

12. Internet Safety Resources
Cyberbullying
Internet Safety Tips for Kids
New York Public Library
Kids Health
NYCDOE Internet Acceptable Use Policy