MODULE 1

ICT Policies and

Issues: Implications
to Teaching and
Learning
Presentation By
Group 3
 LESSON 1:
Policies and Issues on
Internet and Implications
to Teaching and Learning

Presentation By
Tjay Burgos
Definition of ICT Policy
The Oxford English Dictionary has
defined “policy” as a course of action,
adopted and pursued by a government,
party, ruler, statesman. It is any course
of action adopted as expedient or
advantageous. Its operational definition
of policy is a plan of action to guide new
decisions and achieve outcomes.
THE NEW ICT TECHNOLOGIES
More recent technological innovation increased the reach
and speed of communication which can be grouped into
three categories:

1. Information Technology - includes the

use of computers, which has become
indispensable in modern societies to
process data and save time and effort.
What are needed will be computer
hardware and peripherals, software and
for the user, computer literacy.
THE NEW ICT TECHNOLOGIES
2. Telecommunication technologies
- include telephones (with fax)
and the broadcasting of radio
and television often through
satellites. Telephone system,
radio and TV broadcasting are
needed in this category.
THE NEW ICT TECHNOLOGIES
3. Networking Technologies
- the best known of networking technologies is
Internet, but has extended to mobile phone
technology, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
satellite communications and other forms of
communications are still infancy. This category
includes mobile telephone, cable, DSL, satellite
and other broadband connectivity.
THE DICT ROADMAP
In our country, the Department of
Information and Communication
Technology (DICT) has formulated a
roadmap to guide all agencies in the
utilization, regulation and
enhancement of ICT. Each project has
corresponding policy statements and
guidelines.
1.) ICT in Education Masterplan for all
levels, including a National Roadmap
for Faculty Development in ICT in
Education. A National Framework
Plan for ICTs in Basic Education was
developed.

2.) Content and application development through the

Open Content in Education Initiative (OCEI) which
converts DepEd materials into interactive multi-
media content, develop applications used in schools,
and conduct students and teachers competitions to
promote the development of education-related web
content.
3.) PheDNET, is a "wall ed" garden 4) .Established Community
that hosts educational learning and eLearning Centers called eskwela for
teaching materials and applications out-of-school youth (OSY) providing
for use by Filipno students, their them with ICT-enhanced alternative
parents and teachers. All public high education opportunities.
schools will be part of this network
with only DepEd-approved multi-
media applications, materials and
mirrored internet sites accessible
from school's PCs
5). eQuality Program for tertiary
education through partnerships with
state universities and colleges (SUCs) to
improve quality of IT education and the
use of ICT in education in the country,
particularly outside of Metro Manila.

6) .Digital Media Arts Program which builds digital

media skills for government using Open Source
technologies. Particular beneficiary agencies include
the Philippine Information Agency and the other
government media organizations, the Cultural Center
of the Philippines, National Commission for Culture
and Arts and other government art agencies, State
Universities and Colleges and local government units.
7 .) ICT skills strategic plan
which develops an inter-agency
approach to identifying
strategic and policy and
program recommendations to
address ICT skills demand-
supply type.
7 .) ICT skills strategic plan
which develops an inter-agency
approach to identifying
strategic and policy and
program recommendations to
address ICT skills demand-
supply type.
 ISSUES ON ICT AND
INTERNET POLICY AND
REGULATIONS

Presentation By
Louise Calape
MAIN AREAS OF CONCERN:

1. ACCESS TO THE USE

OF INTERNET AND ICT

2. INFRINGEMENT TO
CIVIL LIBERTIES OR
HUMAN RIGHTS
ISSUE 1: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND CENSORSHIP

Underinternational human rights

conventions, all people are guaranteed the
rights forfree expression. However, with
the shift from communicating through
letter, newspapers and public meetings to
electronic communications and on-line
networking, a need to look into how these
new means modifies the understanding of
freedom of expression and censorship.
ISSUE 1: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND CENSORSHIP

CENSORSHIP
BLOCKING
FILTERING
ISSUE 2: PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Privacy policies are an issue.
Most commercial sites have a
privacy policy. When someone
uses a site and clicks "I agree"
button, itis as if you have turned
over private information to any
authority that may access it.
ISSUE 2: PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Personal Privacy
Privacy of
Communication
Information Privacy
ISSUE 3: SURVEILLANCE AND DATA RETENTION
The use of electronic communications has
enhanced the development of indirect
surveillance. In the indirect surveillance, there is
no direct contact between the agent and the
subject of surveillance but evidence of activities
can be traced. The new and powerful form of
indirect surveillance is dataveillance.
Dataveillance is the use of personal information
to monitor a person's activities while data
retention is the storage and use of information
from communication systems.
ISSUE 3: SURVEILLANCE AND DATA
RETENTION
Surveillance
Dataveillance
Data Retention
Issue No. 4: E-pollutants from E-waste
by: Clint Butuasan
Large amount of e-waste is generated by ICT. These are in
particular, terminal equipments used for computing (PCs,
laptops), broadcasting (television and radiosets), telephony
(fixed and mobile phones), and peripherals (fax machines,
printers and scanners). The accumulated e-waste is due to
rapid turnover of equipment due to rapid improvement of
software. If not controlled then, e-waste will tremendously
affect climate change, damage human lives, and overload
the capacity of the earth in carrying solid waste.
 IMPLICATIONS TO TEACHERS AND TEACHING
1. Guide the teachers on what they should teach that relate to
ICT, and how to teach it. Since ICT development comes so rapid
and fast, teachers might be overwhelmed by its rapid speed.
Temperance in its use is a caution that should be looked at.

2. Technology should never replace any human teacher. The tools are
support instructional materials for the teachers which are available for
use. The teacher should learn how to appropriately use them. The human
touch of the teacher is still a vital component in teaching. Teachers should
always be reminded that there are always limitations in the use of the
different gadgets and tools.
 IMPLICATIONS TO TEACHERS AND TEACHING
3. There are rules and regulations that govern the use of
technology. Caution should be observed to protect
individual privacy. As teachers, you must be aware that
the use of technology may jeopardize your privacy and
security.

4. All the issues and many more shall be part of the

teaching content as each teacher will be encouraged to
use technology in teaching.
 IMPLICATIONS TO TEACHERS AND TEACHING
The learners of the 21st Century are even more advanced
than some of the teachers. However, learners still need
guidance on how to use, regulate technology use. As there
are positive and negative effects of technology use,
learners should know the difference.

Learners should take advantage of the potential of learning support

they can derive such as the development of higher order thinking skills,
the development of learning communities through collaboration, the
enhancement of skills to manage the vast resources as 21st century
learners and many more.
 LESSON 2:
Safety Issues on the
Use of ICT including e-
Safety Rules
by: Shaira E. Bernardino
SOME RISKS IN THE USE OF ICT AND E-NETWORKING

1. Exposure to inappropriate content, including online

pornography, extremism (exposure to violence
associated with racist language.

2. Lifestyle websites like self-harms

and suicide sites, and hate sites.
3. Cyber-bullying in all forms, receiving
sexually explicit images and messages.
SOME RISKS IN THE USE OF ICT AND E-NETWORKING

4. Privacy issues includinh disclosure of

personal information.
5. Health and well being (amount of
time spent on-line, internet gaming and
many more.
6. Prolonged exposure to on-line
technologies, particularly at an early age.
SOME RISKS IN THE USE OF ICT AND E-NETWORKING

7. Addiction to gambling and gaming.

8. Theft and fraud from activities such
as phishing
9. Viruses, Trojans, spyware and other
malware; and
10. Social pressure to maintain online
networks via texting and social networking
sites.
 MINOR MISUSE OF ICT
Copying information into assignment source
(plagiarism and copyright infringement)
Downloading materials not relevant to their studies
Misconduct associated with subject logins, such as
using someone else's password
Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class
period
Unauthorized taking of pictures or images with
mobile phone camera, still or moving
E-SAFETY
e-safety helps safeguard children and young people
in the digital world;
e-safety emphasizes learning to understand and
new technologies in a positive way;
e-safety educates children about the risks as well as
the benefits so we can feel confident online; and
e-safety supports young learners and adults to
develop safer online behaviors, both in and out of
school.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
1. Safety in the Use of Network in Schools
1.1. Make clear that no one should log on as
another user.
1.2. Require all users to always log off when they
have finished working.
1.3. Maintain equipment to ensure health and
safety.
1.4. Provide students with access to content and
resources through guided e-learning.
1.5. Set up a clear disaster recovery system in place
for critical data that include secure, remote back up
of critical data.
1.6. Secure wireless network to appropriate
standards suitable for educational use.
1.7. Install all computer equipment professionally
and meet health and safety standards.
1.8. Review the school ICT system regularly with
regard to health and safety and security.
2. PASSWORD POLICY
Only authorized users will have individual passwords. Users
are not permitted to disclose their passwords unless they got
permission from the owner or from the management. The
equipment that keeps the personal information shall be locked
when unattended to prevent unauthorized access.

Computers should be set to a time out if

they become unused for a certain period
of time.
3. PERSONAL MOBILE PHONES AND MOBILE DEVICES

All mobile phones shall be kept away

in a box away from children or
learners and access is only allowed at
breaktime or at the end of classes or
when needed during the class period.
4. CAMERAS
Taking pictures only from parents or
caregivers and not from an other family
member or friend while the child attends class.

Any picture taken of children shall be on

cameras solely for the purpose.
 SETTING UP AN
EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY ROOM
 Schools that plan to dedicate a
room where the students can
access technologies for learning
should include the following basic
safety rules:
1. PROVIDE TILTABLE TABLES
THESE TABLES
CAN BE TITLED
AND ADJUSTED
TO THE HEIGHT
OF THE USERS.
2. PROVIDE ANTI-GLARE SCREEN
FILTERS.
3. PROVIDE ADJUSTABLE CHAIRS.
4. PROVIDE FOOT SUPPORT.
5. MAKE SURE LIGHTNING IS SUITABLE.
6. MAKE SURE WORK STATIONS ARE NOT
CRAMPED.
 7. PLAN YOUR COMPUTER WORK
EFFECTIVELY SO THAT THERE ARE
FREQUENT BREAKS.
 MORE SPECIFIC SAFETY
RULES THAT CAN REDUCE
RISK OF ACCIDENTS IN THE
WORKING STATIONS:
1. NO TRAILING WIRES ACROSS OR
AROUND THE ROOM WHICH PEOPLE
CAN TRIP ON.
2. ELECTRICAL SOCKETS SHOULD NOT
BE OVERLOADED.
 3. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE SAFETY-TESTED AT LEAST ONCE
A YEAR.
4. THERE SHOULD BE ADEQUATE
SPACE AROUND THE DESKS FOR
PEOPLE TO MOVE.
5. BAGS AND OBSTACLES SHOULD BE
STORED OUT OF THE WAY.
6. FOOD AND DRINKS SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED NEAR MACHINES.
7. HEATING AND VENTILATION SHOULD
BE SUITABLE FOR THE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT.
8. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
9. FIRE EXISTS SHOULD BE CLEARLY
MARKED AND FREE FROM CLUTTER.
THANK
YOU