It is important that children and young people feel happy with their achievements and have photographs and film of their special moments. Family and friends also want to be able to share in the activities and experiences of their children when they have been part of a special occasion, event or activity. However, it is also important to be aware of child protection and safeguarding issues when people are taking photos or filming at events. The potential for misuse of images can be reduced through awareness of the potential risks and dangers, and appropriate measures being put in place. Some of the potential include: Children may be identifiable when a photograph is shared with personal information. This could potentially pose a risk of inappropriate contact by individuals. (Children’s names must not be displayed alongside their images.) Direct and indirect risks to children and young people when photographs are shared on websites and in publications with personal information. Inappropriate photographs or recorded images of children. Inappropriate use, adaptation or copying of images. Images may be altered and distorted. 6. Guiding Principles from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Policy on Early Learning and Use of Technology, Washington, D.C., (2016) states that early learning settings should strive to ensure that technology, when used, is applied in ways that promote children’s learning and healthy development and identifies four principles for use of technology with early learners that are worth considering when developing your policy in this area. These are as follows: Guiding Principle 1: Technology when used appropriately can be a tool for learning – – learners can use technology to explore new worlds, make believe, and actively engage in fun and challenging activities. They can learn about technology and technology tools and use them to play, solve problems, and role play. Guiding Principle 2: Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. For children who may not have access to devices or the internet at home, childhood settings provide opportunities to learn how to use these tools more actively. When used appropriately, technology has the potential to help learners of all ages and abilities fully engage in learning by providing greater access to curriculum and improving learning outcomes.
It is important that children and young people feel happy with their achievements and have photographs and film of their special moments. Family and friends also want to be able to share in the activities and experiences of their children when they have been part of a special occasion, event or activity. However, it is also important to be aware of child protection and safeguarding issues when people are taking photos or filming at events. The potential for misuse of images can be reduced through awareness of the potential risks and dangers, and appropriate measures being put in place. Some of the potential include: Children may be identifiable when a photograph is shared with personal information. This could potentially pose a risk of inappropriate contact by individuals. (Children’s names must not be displayed alongside their images.) Direct and indirect risks to children and young people when photographs are shared on websites and in publications with personal information. Inappropriate photographs or recorded images of children. Inappropriate use, adaptation or copying of images. Images may be altered and distorted. 6. Guiding Principles from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Policy on Early Learning and Use of Technology, Washington, D.C., (2016) states that early learning settings should strive to ensure that technology, when used, is applied in ways that promote children’s learning and healthy development and identifies four principles for use of technology with early learners that are worth considering when developing your policy in this area. These are as follows: Guiding Principle 1: Technology – when used appropriately – can be a tool for learning learners can use technology to explore new worlds, make believe, and actively engage in fun and challenging activities. They can learn about technology and technology tools and use them to play, solve problems, and role play. Guiding Principle 2: Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. For children who may not have access to devices or the internet at home, childhood settings provide opportunities to learn how to use these tools more actively. When used appropriately, technology has the potential to help learners of all ages and abilities fully engage in learning by providing greater access to curriculum and improving learning outcomes.
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