Journal #3 (NETS 4)
Morehouse, J. (2011). Students dig up dirt to learn about internet safety. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(2), 34-35. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-september-october-2011.aspx
Summary: In Mr. Morehouse's article he talks about how important it is for students to learn about Internet safety. He believes that many students have no idea what information they are sharing about themselves and their lives on the Internet. With many teenagers and society in general unaware of how much information about them is really out there, Mr. Morehouse wants to find a way to teach these students about how vulnerable they really are.
He does this by a two part activity in the classroom. The first part he has the students search for him on the Internet and share what information they found. Then as a group they discuss this information and what is true, versus what isn't. Then students complete a project and presentation where the find someone who they don't know in another town and attempt to find as much information on them online through searches or data mine as it is called. They report their findings and what they learned when they present this to the class. After doing this, the students discuss their own presence online and how they can make sure they limit information being shared about them. The students and even their parents take away a lot from this hands-on activity.
Question 1: Why do students need to learn about Internet safety?
Answer 1: Students need to learn about Internet safety because the it has become a huge part of everyone's lives. It's easy to post personal information about yourself on social media and websites without even thinking about the consequences. Students need to realize how easy it is for others to find out about them. They also need to understand that what they write, post, or say on the Internet is not always private either. Future networking for college, employment and organizations could find this information and it could really have a huge effect if someone found something very negative or compromising.
Question 2: Why do teachers need to teach children about Internet safety?
Answer 2: Teachers should teach their students about Internet safety and behavior on the Internet because their parents might not have any computer or Internet background. They understand the importance of this knowledge especially in relation to the NETS standard. They can also implement lessons that are developmentally appropriate for their students' grade level. It is a teacher's responsibility to educate students on current issues in society and this is one of those.
Summary: In Mr. Morehouse's article he talks about how important it is for students to learn about Internet safety. He believes that many students have no idea what information they are sharing about themselves and their lives on the Internet. With many teenagers and society in general unaware of how much information about them is really out there, Mr. Morehouse wants to find a way to teach these students about how vulnerable they really are.
He does this by a two part activity in the classroom. The first part he has the students search for him on the Internet and share what information they found. Then as a group they discuss this information and what is true, versus what isn't. Then students complete a project and presentation where the find someone who they don't know in another town and attempt to find as much information on them online through searches or data mine as it is called. They report their findings and what they learned when they present this to the class. After doing this, the students discuss their own presence online and how they can make sure they limit information being shared about them. The students and even their parents take away a lot from this hands-on activity.
Question 1: Why do students need to learn about Internet safety?
Answer 1: Students need to learn about Internet safety because the it has become a huge part of everyone's lives. It's easy to post personal information about yourself on social media and websites without even thinking about the consequences. Students need to realize how easy it is for others to find out about them. They also need to understand that what they write, post, or say on the Internet is not always private either. Future networking for college, employment and organizations could find this information and it could really have a huge effect if someone found something very negative or compromising.
Question 2: Why do teachers need to teach children about Internet safety?
Answer 2: Teachers should teach their students about Internet safety and behavior on the Internet because their parents might not have any computer or Internet background. They understand the importance of this knowledge especially in relation to the NETS standard. They can also implement lessons that are developmentally appropriate for their students' grade level. It is a teacher's responsibility to educate students on current issues in society and this is one of those.
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