As a future teacher, I am interested in continuing to learn more about how the expansion of technology can benefit our schools. In 'Growing Up Online,' the negatives of the expansion of technology are emphasized. People are creating false identities online in order to find their place in society. Furthermore, there are dangers to using the internet. Cyberbullying and sexual predators are both things that people need to be conscious of when they are online.
I feel that this video has a huge impact on the lives of students in schools. Not only should teachers inspire their students to use new forms of technology to aid their learning, but they should take the time to educate on them on the safety precautions they need to be taken. I think this especially important for teachers that have younger students. These younger students will be more naive than older students, and are easy targets for cyber bullies and sexual predators.
As a future teacher, one of goals is to enrich the lives of my students as people too, not just students. If I can teach them to use technology safely and respectfully, that will help them as they progress through school and life. One strategy that I look to use is to have both the parent and student read and sign a form at the beginning of each school year, stating that they understand that students will be using technology to complete assignments, both inside and outside of the classroom. I believe that parents should make just as big of an effort as teachers, when it comes to ensuring the safety of their children when online. The internet can be a great tool for promoting collaboration and communication in the classroom, but both the teacher and students need to be aware of the dangers that it presents. Videos such as this one are also a great way to show students the negatives of the internet, and that it could happen to anyone if proper precaution is not taken.
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