Adam vs Mrs Xing (What I would have done different)

This post is for ICT e-learning task Scenario 2, Activity D.

1. Wikis!
Set-up a wiki page that acts as a depository for instructions, information, links, resources, etc. The wiki page would be accessible to anyone but administrative privileges would still belong to me (the teacher). I believe this is a more efficient way to disseminate information compared to uploading Powerpoint slides on the school's Learning Management System (LMS).
It will help to sidestep the problem of students being unable to access the Powerpoint slides which could be caused by various factors such as software incompatibility; lack of bandwidth since the whole school population will be accessing the LMS during that week; navigation issues on less user-friendly LMS model; and just plain logging in issues like incorrect user identification or password.
With the lesson activity posted for all to see, Mrs Xing would also have 'protected' herself from accusations that surfing undesirable websites were part of her e-learning lesson.

2. Reflections
Having the wiki platform in place, I would then require that my students post their reflections of the activity on their group's wiki page. The reflections would act as a counter to the all too easy copy-and-paste method of some of the less industrious students. Students may not be so prone to plagiarism if they know that they have to think about and share their thoughts on what they are doing. Some forms of reflection employed could be the 3-2-1 method or the KWLQ framework. As a deterrent, any forms of plagiarism will be dealt with strictly ranging from being ungraded to detention depending on the extent of the copying.

3. Cyberwellness education
Before the start of e-learning week, I would take a session to highlight the issues of Cyberwellness to the students face to face.  The session would touch on the two principles of Cyberwellness: 'Respect for Others' and 'Safe and Responsible Use'. Relevant links would also be put up on the wiki page to reinforce the concept of Cyberwellness.

4. Involving parents
Prior to e-learning week, if the school has not already done so, I would inform parents through e-mail or letter about the nature of e-learning week and some of the precautions that they can take in their child's online learning journey. I would include advice such as use of family-safe internet filters, location of the family computer and appropriate parental supervision.

Sources:
Chai, Ching Sing; ICT for self-directed and collaborative learning; Chapter 8