Although the Internet is a wild and wonderful thing, giving us access to new information and allowing us to talk and collaborate with people halfway across the world, we have to remember that the Internet can be a dangerous place if it isn't used properly.
With technology being a predominant asset in most classrooms today, teachers and educators need to inform their students about Internet safety, and the do's and don't they must abide by. As a visual learner, I like to see things being done in order for me to better understand what someone is trying to tell me. In class the other day, our professor showed us a YouTube video that spoke about Internet safety, and the dangers that can become a reality if we are not careful. The interesting part of this video was that it was geared toward a younger audience, which made it easy to follow and understand. I think this would be a powerful resource to use in the classroom to educate students on Internet safety, so that they can become efficient and safe Internet explorers when they given the tool of technology.
As we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of curriculum and report cards, it can be hard to remember to teach our students the small things - this video would be a great tool to use so that our students understand the dangers, as well as the wonders, of the Internet and how we can use it safely and effectively.
With technology being a predominant asset in most classrooms today, teachers and educators need to inform their students about Internet safety, and the do's and don't they must abide by. As a visual learner, I like to see things being done in order for me to better understand what someone is trying to tell me. In class the other day, our professor showed us a YouTube video that spoke about Internet safety, and the dangers that can become a reality if we are not careful. The interesting part of this video was that it was geared toward a younger audience, which made it easy to follow and understand. I think this would be a powerful resource to use in the classroom to educate students on Internet safety, so that they can become efficient and safe Internet explorers when they given the tool of technology.
As we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of curriculum and report cards, it can be hard to remember to teach our students the small things - this video would be a great tool to use so that our students understand the dangers, as well as the wonders, of the Internet and how we can use it safely and effectively.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmY_H5DjSEM