1. What were the most important things I learned from the readings?
Computer games are on online substitute for real human relationships that are often missing from that person’s life.
Parents need to be involved with their children’s Internet use.
2. How will what I have read influence my actions as a parent and/or teacher of children and youth?
I love the idea of teaching children that they should have a purpose when they are on the Internet. There is danger when they are just mindlessly browsing.
Help your children/students to learn balance.
3. How can I use what I have learned from the reading to have a positive influence on family and friends?
I really appreciated the idea of trying to find out more about the game that your child/student is using. This will help you learn more about the nature of the game and your child/student to feel understood.
4. Am I aware of the benefits and dangers children face when online with cyber bullying and online predators? Do I know how to prevent cyberbullying?
Be aware of what your students/kids are doing. Know their passwords. Know when they are online.
5. What Internet safety issues am I likely to face as a teacher and how will I address them?
Students using questionable material on the internet – I think the first time we use the Internet as a class, I want to have a very straightforward discussion about what the rules and expectations are for our internet use. Also, I will explain and enforce the consequences.
6. How can I leverage the power of the Internet so students can learn, but in a safe way?
Discussing principles seems to be the most effective way. As one article emphasized, if you want to find bad things on the Internet, you can. It’s not that hard. Students and children need to internalize the principles behind safe Internet use so that they can reap the benefits and be ready to steer clear of the filth.
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