Hamilton, G. (2010) Web Awareness Mind Map. Image. Web awareness is definitely a topic that is increasing more and more each day, and is something that should be at the top of every teachers list. Today, almost all students have access to the web and are far too familiar with how to navigate it, as well as the social media applications that accompany it. As teachers, we have to ensure that students are aware of what in on the Internet, what could be dangerous for them, and what is inappropriate usage. More importantly, I think parents need to be aware of what their children are doing on the Internet, which would mean that educating them on web awareness would be ideal. Teachers can not monitor students use 24/7, so thats when the parents would come into play.
Mary Dyck and Robin Bright , in their interview posted for this topic, have some very good insights on the topic of students and the use of the Internet. One thing that we are always concerned with is children's safety on the Internet, and what information about them is exposed. Mary makes a good point in saying that safety is one thing, but online citizenship is also critical. Students need to know what it means to be a citizen in a online community, and that will come more with digital citizenship. Another point that was raised that I found rather interesting was when Mary asked if we spend as much time teaching students to behave online as we teach them to behave in society? I believe that today, students spend so much of their time in online environments that it is equally as important for students to learn to behave online as they do in real life. But who is more responsible for teaching students about web awareness?
When researching the topic further, I came across a study that looked to determine when the appropriate age was for students to learn about web safety, and who should be responsible for teaching them. Moreno et al (2013) determined from their study that most teacher, parents, students and clinicians
felt the best age to begin teaching students Internet safety education would be at age 7. Children are introduced to the Internet at such a young age because of all it has to offer; Therefore, Internet safety needs to begin at a young age. It was also stated that 20% of teachers and 40% of parents are currently held responsible for teaching students about Internet safety (Moreno et al., 2013). As teachers, it is our responsibility to ensure that students understand the appropriate use of the Internet when engaged at school, and at home parents continue to monitor their child. Together, both parents and students need to be educated on Internet safety and appropriate usage.
One issue that is growing enormously and is considered an epidemic is cyber bullying, a major issue that needs to be discussed within web awareness. The Internet provides students access to chat rooms, social media applications and video devices that open the door for online bullying, most of which spreads fast and becomes public for almost anyone to see. Educating students on the effects of bullying is critical, and students should be monitored while at school. It is almost impossible to monitor what students do online at all times, so educating them on the topic seems to be the most affective approach. Click here to see an article that further discusses some strategies to take to help eliminate bullying and cyber bullying. Further more, I have attached a video below that looks at cyber bullying. Check it out!
Mary Dyck and Robin Bright , in their interview posted for this topic, have some very good insights on the topic of students and the use of the Internet. One thing that we are always concerned with is children's safety on the Internet, and what information about them is exposed. Mary makes a good point in saying that safety is one thing, but online citizenship is also critical. Students need to know what it means to be a citizen in a online community, and that will come more with digital citizenship. Another point that was raised that I found rather interesting was when Mary asked if we spend as much time teaching students to behave online as we teach them to behave in society? I believe that today, students spend so much of their time in online environments that it is equally as important for students to learn to behave online as they do in real life. But who is more responsible for teaching students about web awareness?
When researching the topic further, I came across a study that looked to determine when the appropriate age was for students to learn about web safety, and who should be responsible for teaching them. Moreno et al (2013) determined from their study that most teacher, parents, students and clinicians
felt the best age to begin teaching students Internet safety education would be at age 7. Children are introduced to the Internet at such a young age because of all it has to offer; Therefore, Internet safety needs to begin at a young age. It was also stated that 20% of teachers and 40% of parents are currently held responsible for teaching students about Internet safety (Moreno et al., 2013). As teachers, it is our responsibility to ensure that students understand the appropriate use of the Internet when engaged at school, and at home parents continue to monitor their child. Together, both parents and students need to be educated on Internet safety and appropriate usage.
One issue that is growing enormously and is considered an epidemic is cyber bullying, a major issue that needs to be discussed within web awareness. The Internet provides students access to chat rooms, social media applications and video devices that open the door for online bullying, most of which spreads fast and becomes public for almost anyone to see. Educating students on the effects of bullying is critical, and students should be monitored while at school. It is almost impossible to monitor what students do online at all times, so educating them on the topic seems to be the most affective approach. Click here to see an article that further discusses some strategies to take to help eliminate bullying and cyber bullying. Further more, I have attached a video below that looks at cyber bullying. Check it out!
I found it very interesting to see Rate My Prof on the topic post as a possible means to cyber bullying. In a previous education class that I took, Philosophical approach to Technology, we looked at this particular site and had quite the discussion. I definitely think that it has potential to be harmful, just as it would for students to go online and rate each other and leave negative comments. Most students don't see the harm in it because they are using it as a tool to find the best teacher. However, this is showing students that it is ok to post negative comments about others, which in turn leads others to judge a person without even meeting them personally and developing their own opinion.
References
Dunn, J. (2012, October 8). The Teacher's Guide To Digital Citizenship | Edudemic. Edudemic | Education Technology Tips For Students And Teachers. Retrieved July 16, 2013, from http://www.edudemic.com/2012/10/teachers-guide-digital-citizenship
Moreno, M.A., Egan, K.G., Bare, K., Young, H.N., & Cox, E.D. (2013). Internet safety education for youth: stakeholders perspective. BMC Public Health, 13(1), 6-8. Retrieved from http://encore.uleth.ca:50080/ebsco-web/ehost/detail?sid=0101c11b-5659-4644-ab19-ff02754c656e%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=128&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=a9h&AN=88981803
End to Cyber Bullying (2013). Delete Cyber Bullying. YouTube video. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfT2qqrqzgo
Hamilton, G. (2010) Web Awareness Mind Map. Image. Retrieved from: http://garretted.blogspot.ca/2010/10/web-awareness-mind-map.html
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References
Dunn, J. (2012, October 8). The Teacher's Guide To Digital Citizenship | Edudemic. Edudemic | Education Technology Tips For Students And Teachers. Retrieved July 16, 2013, from http://www.edudemic.com/2012/10/teachers-guide-digital-citizenship
Moreno, M.A., Egan, K.G., Bare, K., Young, H.N., & Cox, E.D. (2013). Internet safety education for youth: stakeholders perspective. BMC Public Health, 13(1), 6-8. Retrieved from http://encore.uleth.ca:50080/ebsco-web/ehost/detail?sid=0101c11b-5659-4644-ab19-ff02754c656e%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=128&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=a9h&AN=88981803
End to Cyber Bullying (2013). Delete Cyber Bullying. YouTube video. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfT2qqrqzgo
Hamilton, G. (2010) Web Awareness Mind Map. Image. Retrieved from: http://garretted.blogspot.ca/2010/10/web-awareness-mind-map.html
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