Internet Safety

The videos posted on blackboard were all informal in there own way.  The internet is a form of technological means that should be utilized when it comes to student development but at the same time monitored strictly.   

Video 1:  This video does not particularly serve as a means of educating one on new views related to internet safety.  It easily explains the proper steps that should be taken when a internet predator has made possible contact.  Its significance lies in the fact that all children should know these steps when there is a possibility that there personal space is being violated. Children have more than one means to accessing the internet which makes it extremely hard to monitor their use.  This is why it is extremely essential that they know the the dangerous possibilities that exists with the internet along with the best ways to avoid them.    

Video 2: The second video portrays the cruel reality that exists when it comes to preditors on the internet.  The video does not serve as a means to new vision or perspective on this particular topic, but rather reminds us that not all people have the same intentions when it comes to internet activity.  It also shows how children are quite naive when it comes to communicating on the internet, which is why parents have to not only monitor but also teach about the possible dangers. 

Video 3: The last video does a great job of of showing how children use large amounts of technological means through their everyday lives.  With children having such strong dependence on various forms of the media along with technological based electronics, it is extremely important that educational standards include these forms of communication.  Educators are constantly working to find the most effective ways improve cognitive development and motivation with their their students.  Wikis, blogs, podcasts, interactive websites and other programs could all be used to improve student productivity.  With high standards being implemented on the federal and state levels regarding education, it is extremely important that districts use the most effective approaches.  Educators must understand that we are in a technological era that should be embraced and used as a means to reach our children.

Here is a site that has some steps to improving internet safety - http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html

Technology and education - this site takes a while to search through but has some good info - 

http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/technology/front_tech.htm