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Clinton
Jan 21, 2009, 9:36:35 PM1/21/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
Please respond to the following questions after reading the articles
listed on our course wiki page (http://techtrainer.pbwiki.com)
What is the common thread among these articles?
What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
What value, if any, do you see in them? Will you continue to use
social networking sites?
In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
How have they been exploited? What dangers are there for your
students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
sites?
What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
listed on our course wiki page (http://techtrainer.pbwiki.com)
What is the common thread among these articles?
What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
What value, if any, do you see in them? Will you continue to use
social networking sites?
In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
How have they been exploited? What dangers are there for your
students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
sites?
What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
Flotty
Jan 23, 2009, 7:44:30 PM1/23/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
Posted By: Kelly Flottemesch
The common thread among all the articles was the Internet is cheap,
easy to access, and has potential to be helpful or harmful. Safety in
this environment is an evolving issue, one that has attracted
widespread media attention. “The reality, however, of this technology
is that it holds vastly more information, opportunity and richness of
experience, than danger.” (Kraizer, S) (http://www.safechild.org/
internet.htm)
My personal experience with social networking includes MySpace and
various Science and Computer Blogs. Unlike some of my colleges I find
that ignorance is NOT bliss. Some people have a fear of the unknown
and think “MySpace” is a bad cite. Not true, I have found valuable
teaching information, adult conversations, and protective intervention
while on this site. For example, a 6th grade girl from my district
was advertising “sexual favors” this was discovered by myself and
brought to the parents’ attention through the school system. My 15
year old son has a MySpace page that is set to private. I have his
password and he knows that at anytime I have access to his page. I
found it ironic that in the article, “MySpace, Facebook and Other
Social Networking Sites: Hot Today, Gone Tomorrow?” that the “new
new” thing is MySpace with 70 million visitors. The article went on
to say that the Internet is equivalent to hanging out at the mall. It
made me reminisce of past teenage “horrors”-Rock ‘n’ Roll, long hair,
tight jeans, Valley Girls, etc….
I guess what it comes down to is the morals and character that is
built into each child in toddler years all the way to teenage years.
Yes, teenagers will want to rebel, but if they have a solid moral
basis and parents who are “aware” while they are on the Internet it
can be beneficial especially for students that live in rural
areas.
The Internet is not something that I will give up nor, do I expect my
students or my own children to give up the advances of the Internet
and social networking. The book, The World Is Flat, written by Thomas
L. Friedman, is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing
field in terms of commerce, where all competitors have an equal
opportunity. In order for my students to have the equal opportunity
they must be computer savvy.
I teach in a high school environment and my motto in regard to
dangers of social networking is most trouble online can be avoided
with education and common sense. Very few kids are encounter
predators and most who were could easily brush it off, so long as they
had been educated about the risks. The focus should be on basic
education. Teach kids to have some "internet smarts" and they're going
to be just fine.
The dangers my students face is not knowing the repercussions of their
actions while networking. Students receive online porn from their
peers, rather than deleting it they forward to other friends. In other
words, just as has happened for ages, kids get their hands on some
porn and pass it on to friends. Except, it is not a magazine that is
passed on, it is on the WWW. The results can be fines, criminal
records, and possibly ruined lives.
First, I feel that the role of parents needs to be addressed BEFORE
my role as an educator. We as educators have so many demands on us
that when I read this question I was somewhat put out. We are
responsible for so many things that should be PARENT roles. How many
out there have had this conversation with a parent…you as the educator
state your concern about the child and the parents’ response is “Well,
I can’t do anything with him. You do what you need to do.”
Having gotten that off my chest, I do believe that Sullivan County
High School does a great job at trying to educate student and parents
about Internet Safety. The school district offers four programs
throughout the year for the public. Two in the elementary school and
two in the high school, one in the fall and one in the spring for each
school.
Additionally, in the seventh grade through a course called, Life
Skills, two weeks is spent on Internet safety. In the eighth grade
through a course called, Academy Skills, the students spend three
weeks researching Internet safety.
Personally, my students know that I have no problem questioning them
about things they put on their MySpace pages. I have been called the
MSP (myspace police)
The common thread among all the articles was the Internet is cheap,
easy to access, and has potential to be helpful or harmful. Safety in
this environment is an evolving issue, one that has attracted
widespread media attention. “The reality, however, of this technology
is that it holds vastly more information, opportunity and richness of
experience, than danger.” (Kraizer, S) (http://www.safechild.org/
internet.htm)
My personal experience with social networking includes MySpace and
various Science and Computer Blogs. Unlike some of my colleges I find
that ignorance is NOT bliss. Some people have a fear of the unknown
and think “MySpace” is a bad cite. Not true, I have found valuable
teaching information, adult conversations, and protective intervention
while on this site. For example, a 6th grade girl from my district
was advertising “sexual favors” this was discovered by myself and
brought to the parents’ attention through the school system. My 15
year old son has a MySpace page that is set to private. I have his
password and he knows that at anytime I have access to his page. I
found it ironic that in the article, “MySpace, Facebook and Other
Social Networking Sites: Hot Today, Gone Tomorrow?” that the “new
new” thing is MySpace with 70 million visitors. The article went on
to say that the Internet is equivalent to hanging out at the mall. It
made me reminisce of past teenage “horrors”-Rock ‘n’ Roll, long hair,
tight jeans, Valley Girls, etc….
I guess what it comes down to is the morals and character that is
built into each child in toddler years all the way to teenage years.
Yes, teenagers will want to rebel, but if they have a solid moral
basis and parents who are “aware” while they are on the Internet it
can be beneficial especially for students that live in rural
areas.
The Internet is not something that I will give up nor, do I expect my
students or my own children to give up the advances of the Internet
and social networking. The book, The World Is Flat, written by Thomas
L. Friedman, is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing
field in terms of commerce, where all competitors have an equal
opportunity. In order for my students to have the equal opportunity
they must be computer savvy.
I teach in a high school environment and my motto in regard to
dangers of social networking is most trouble online can be avoided
with education and common sense. Very few kids are encounter
predators and most who were could easily brush it off, so long as they
had been educated about the risks. The focus should be on basic
education. Teach kids to have some "internet smarts" and they're going
to be just fine.
The dangers my students face is not knowing the repercussions of their
actions while networking. Students receive online porn from their
peers, rather than deleting it they forward to other friends. In other
words, just as has happened for ages, kids get their hands on some
porn and pass it on to friends. Except, it is not a magazine that is
passed on, it is on the WWW. The results can be fines, criminal
records, and possibly ruined lives.
First, I feel that the role of parents needs to be addressed BEFORE
my role as an educator. We as educators have so many demands on us
that when I read this question I was somewhat put out. We are
responsible for so many things that should be PARENT roles. How many
out there have had this conversation with a parent…you as the educator
state your concern about the child and the parents’ response is “Well,
I can’t do anything with him. You do what you need to do.”
Having gotten that off my chest, I do believe that Sullivan County
High School does a great job at trying to educate student and parents
about Internet Safety. The school district offers four programs
throughout the year for the public. Two in the elementary school and
two in the high school, one in the fall and one in the spring for each
school.
Additionally, in the seventh grade through a course called, Life
Skills, two weeks is spent on Internet safety. In the eighth grade
through a course called, Academy Skills, the students spend three
weeks researching Internet safety.
Personally, my students know that I have no problem questioning them
about things they put on their MySpace pages. I have been called the
MSP (myspace police)
Glenda
Jan 24, 2009, 7:32:09 AM1/24/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread among the social networking articles is that the
internet has potential to be an advantage or a disadvantage in the
education of our students today. Social networking reflects the world
we live in today and we sure live in a social world. Schools should
reflect the world we live in today. We need to offer students new ways
to research, create, and learn through internet communication, blogs,
podcasts,myspace, along with a list of guidelines for internet safety.
It is to my advantage as a Kindergarten teacher, because along with
the new learning environment in school, comes a list of guidelines in
every area of a child's curriculum. We have computer labs in our
schools and the student are introduced to the concept of responsible
use of the Internet right from the start. They need to be educated
about Stranger Danger and Bullying, just like we teach in the real
world. We need to teach children to understand the dangers so they can
use the internet safely.We do many thematic units in kindergarten
involving research using blogs and podcasts, but obviously the
students are all monitored, and the information is shared together.Any
teacher can make good use of networking technology by modeling good
ways to store,organize,and share links for research projects.
The downside of social networking are cyber bullying, frivolous chat,
explicit language use, inappropriate pictures and music. For example,
blogging might allow studetns to share too much information across the
internet that may result in real kife trauma. Adults have been known
to use the web to target children on myspace.
It is our job to teach students how to be effective collaborators in
our world and how to be informed citizens and learn in a meaningful
way. We need to teach kids ways that networking can change the way
they look at education not just their social lives. One teacher I read
about suggested changing the terms to academic networking not social
networking.One site that I read about for K-6 graders is called
www.woogiworld.com . It used the technology children love, to teach
the skills they need, in the informative and engaging way they use to
learn. One of the first lessons is the appropriate use of the internet
to prevent internet trauma in school. By introducing the guidelines
for internet safety in our schools to children at very young ages and
modeling safe academic use of the internet, students will learn how to
make ethical decisions.
internet has potential to be an advantage or a disadvantage in the
education of our students today. Social networking reflects the world
we live in today and we sure live in a social world. Schools should
reflect the world we live in today. We need to offer students new ways
to research, create, and learn through internet communication, blogs,
podcasts,myspace, along with a list of guidelines for internet safety.
It is to my advantage as a Kindergarten teacher, because along with
the new learning environment in school, comes a list of guidelines in
every area of a child's curriculum. We have computer labs in our
schools and the student are introduced to the concept of responsible
use of the Internet right from the start. They need to be educated
about Stranger Danger and Bullying, just like we teach in the real
world. We need to teach children to understand the dangers so they can
use the internet safely.We do many thematic units in kindergarten
involving research using blogs and podcasts, but obviously the
students are all monitored, and the information is shared together.Any
teacher can make good use of networking technology by modeling good
ways to store,organize,and share links for research projects.
The downside of social networking are cyber bullying, frivolous chat,
explicit language use, inappropriate pictures and music. For example,
blogging might allow studetns to share too much information across the
internet that may result in real kife trauma. Adults have been known
to use the web to target children on myspace.
It is our job to teach students how to be effective collaborators in
our world and how to be informed citizens and learn in a meaningful
way. We need to teach kids ways that networking can change the way
they look at education not just their social lives. One teacher I read
about suggested changing the terms to academic networking not social
networking.One site that I read about for K-6 graders is called
www.woogiworld.com . It used the technology children love, to teach
the skills they need, in the informative and engaging way they use to
learn. One of the first lessons is the appropriate use of the internet
to prevent internet trauma in school. By introducing the guidelines
for internet safety in our schools to children at very young ages and
modeling safe academic use of the internet, students will learn how to
make ethical decisions.
Cathy
Jan 24, 2009, 9:46:24 AM1/24/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread in these articles is that the internet is easy to
access and can be very helpful or harmful. It can be a safe,
informative place for a child to discover the world around them. If
children are taught to use the appropriate search tools they will be
able to discover the world in a safe and fun way.
I have not used a lot of the social networking sites. I have witnessed
my own kids using facebook and myspace. Travis is a college student,
so of course he uses social networking. I know a lot of people who
spend many hours on facebook and myspace. I think it is a great way to
find out information about individuals but can also be a hindrance.
Colleges and places of employment check these networking sites so it
is important to be careful of what is posted. My 50 year old sister-in-
law who has a lot of time on her hands because of a stroke loves
facebook and communicates with my kids and friends all of the time.
She just joined before Christmas and spends many hours a day on it.
She also is always posting pictures from my kids facebook pages.
Supervision and communication are also keys to internet safety.
As a kindergarten teacher I feel that teaching students to surf safely
and responsibly should begin in kindergarten. It is my job to teach
them about internet safety. A website that I visited that was great
was http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr073.shtml. This article
was about safe surfing and had a lot of information about how to teach
internet safety to kindergarten children. My kindergarten children go
to the computer lab once a week. There are filters on our computers
but they are not 100% effective. Kindergarten children need to learn
about the "back" button. Just like we teach "Stranger Danger', and
"Be a Buddy, Not a Bully" we need to teach internet safety. We are the
models for these children. We need to teach them about staying safe on
the internet. Parents also have a role in internet safety but
unfortunately many of our parents do not think it is their job.
Parents need to be aware of sites that their children are visiting.
Kindergarten childen should always be supervised when they are on the
internet at home and at school.
access and can be very helpful or harmful. It can be a safe,
informative place for a child to discover the world around them. If
children are taught to use the appropriate search tools they will be
able to discover the world in a safe and fun way.
I have not used a lot of the social networking sites. I have witnessed
my own kids using facebook and myspace. Travis is a college student,
so of course he uses social networking. I know a lot of people who
spend many hours on facebook and myspace. I think it is a great way to
find out information about individuals but can also be a hindrance.
Colleges and places of employment check these networking sites so it
is important to be careful of what is posted. My 50 year old sister-in-
law who has a lot of time on her hands because of a stroke loves
facebook and communicates with my kids and friends all of the time.
She just joined before Christmas and spends many hours a day on it.
She also is always posting pictures from my kids facebook pages.
Supervision and communication are also keys to internet safety.
As a kindergarten teacher I feel that teaching students to surf safely
and responsibly should begin in kindergarten. It is my job to teach
them about internet safety. A website that I visited that was great
was http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr073.shtml. This article
was about safe surfing and had a lot of information about how to teach
internet safety to kindergarten children. My kindergarten children go
to the computer lab once a week. There are filters on our computers
but they are not 100% effective. Kindergarten children need to learn
about the "back" button. Just like we teach "Stranger Danger', and
"Be a Buddy, Not a Bully" we need to teach internet safety. We are the
models for these children. We need to teach them about staying safe on
the internet. Parents also have a role in internet safety but
unfortunately many of our parents do not think it is their job.
Parents need to be aware of sites that their children are visiting.
Kindergarten childen should always be supervised when they are on the
internet at home and at school.
nancy
Jan 24, 2009, 4:28:13 PM1/24/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
These articles discuss the use of the internet and the potential
danger of it as a social network. I have not used any social
networking sites personally. I see the value in these sites as a way
for people to interact and learn about others all over the world
without the use of phones and actually traveling. The internet has
shrunk our world so much! Kids are social animals, and will continue
to use and enjoy any way of interacting with others at any time. I was
intrigued by the thought of using a cell phone to do the same thing ,
since it can be used anywhere and at any time instead of a computer.
The danger of these social sites are the predators, foremost, and
the giving out of private information. It is a sad commentary on
society that there are so many sick people out there who will use
children to sate their own desires. I teach third graders, and at
that age they are so trusting! They will answer any question put to
them without thought for the safety of themselves and their
households. As teachers we have the responsibility to teach internet
safety, just like all other safety that we deal with. I will
definitely have discussions with the children on this topic, and put
the internet links of the safety information sites on my school web
page for their parents.
danger of it as a social network. I have not used any social
networking sites personally. I see the value in these sites as a way
for people to interact and learn about others all over the world
without the use of phones and actually traveling. The internet has
shrunk our world so much! Kids are social animals, and will continue
to use and enjoy any way of interacting with others at any time. I was
intrigued by the thought of using a cell phone to do the same thing ,
since it can be used anywhere and at any time instead of a computer.
The danger of these social sites are the predators, foremost, and
the giving out of private information. It is a sad commentary on
society that there are so many sick people out there who will use
children to sate their own desires. I teach third graders, and at
that age they are so trusting! They will answer any question put to
them without thought for the safety of themselves and their
households. As teachers we have the responsibility to teach internet
safety, just like all other safety that we deal with. I will
definitely have discussions with the children on this topic, and put
the internet links of the safety information sites on my school web
page for their parents.
matt
Jan 25, 2009, 6:15:08 PM1/25/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread among these articles is that the internet can
be very helpful or very harmful based on how it is used. I am a
member of delphi forums and use it primarily for motorcycle
maintainance. It has been quite valuable for me and has saved me
money in repair costs as well as given me a ton of information. In
addition, there is a large variety of other forums that focus on a
vast amount of topics. This is the only social networking site that I
use currently.
There a many dangers involved with using social networking sites
like cyberbullying, luring, pornography, as well as giving out
personal information that may cause you trouble in the future. I
teach second grade, and my students are very vulnerable to these
dangers. It is quite easy for them to stumble upon something on the
internet that is inappropritate. Also, they are still naive, which
makes them a target for online predators and cyberbullies.
I currently utilize a handful of educational programs in our
computer lab, but have not had my students utilize the internet in my
instruction. I do not intend to use the internet until I have
educated them on the benefits and dangers of using it. It is also
essential for the parents to be involved in their child's exposure to
the internet. It is important for them to teach their children the
benefits and dangers of using the interent as well as utilizing
filters and supervising/monitoring their child's internet activity. I
worry that many parents do not do this. As we all know, some parents
are content letting their child spend infinite hours on the computer,
watching TV, or playing video games without any monitoring or guidance
whatsoever. That's my two cents.
be very helpful or very harmful based on how it is used. I am a
member of delphi forums and use it primarily for motorcycle
maintainance. It has been quite valuable for me and has saved me
money in repair costs as well as given me a ton of information. In
addition, there is a large variety of other forums that focus on a
vast amount of topics. This is the only social networking site that I
use currently.
There a many dangers involved with using social networking sites
like cyberbullying, luring, pornography, as well as giving out
personal information that may cause you trouble in the future. I
teach second grade, and my students are very vulnerable to these
dangers. It is quite easy for them to stumble upon something on the
internet that is inappropritate. Also, they are still naive, which
makes them a target for online predators and cyberbullies.
I currently utilize a handful of educational programs in our
computer lab, but have not had my students utilize the internet in my
instruction. I do not intend to use the internet until I have
educated them on the benefits and dangers of using it. It is also
essential for the parents to be involved in their child's exposure to
the internet. It is important for them to teach their children the
benefits and dangers of using the interent as well as utilizing
filters and supervising/monitoring their child's internet activity. I
worry that many parents do not do this. As we all know, some parents
are content letting their child spend infinite hours on the computer,
watching TV, or playing video games without any monitoring or guidance
whatsoever. That's my two cents.
amy b.
Jan 27, 2009, 4:07:03 PM1/27/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
Discussion Document 2
The articles dealt with socializing online, how to stay protected, and
that where there is a computer-there is change! Other than email, I
have not used social networking sites. I have seen FaceBook and
MySpace in use and understand that all of those sites can be fun and
fairly easy ways for people to stay in touch and/or locate friends
from the past. Many members of my high school class are on FaceBook.
They are using it to plan our next reunion as well as a tool to keep
everyone updated on notable moments that are happening to fellow
classmates. A friend of mine uses FaceBook to communicate with family
members who live far away. They feel more a part of each others'
lives by connecting with daily accounts of their lives. My
introduction to MySpace was not as positive an experience. A 5th
grade daughter of a friend had posted pictures of herself and was
making remarks about her body parts and their "attractiveness". A
parent of one of the girl’s friends called my friend to report her
activity. The daughter was mortified that grownups had read what she
wrote and she is no longer permitted on MYSpace.
Social Networking is a way of life for many people these days. I
teach 7-8 year olds and they are at the age where they are beginning
to look outside the family for social validation. Peer pressure is
beginning to become an issue and kids are looking to become
independent. I think it's terrific if they explore and connect with
friends but only with parental supervision. A home computer should be
located in an area where parents can easily monitor what their child
is looking at and who they may be "talking" to. Independence doesn't
mean "alone" when it comes to this age group. Filtering programs,
child safe search engines and perhaps a time limiting tool are
necessary for the age group that I teach. The Internet can be a great
place for children but there are so many inappropriate uses of
cyberspace, whether it be an inadvertent or intended usage. There are
also so many ways kids can endanger themselves by giving up their
privacy. Kids need to be told that they should check with parents
before any personal information is given. They need to be told to
only respond to messages from people they know/their parents know.
Unfortunately kids easily get involved in "conversation" and loose the
fact that they should not be telling any personal information and
sometimes they don't really even understand what personal information
IS. Parents and teachers need to lay out exactly what is considered
to be personal information and talk to their kids about the dangers.
The articles dealt with socializing online, how to stay protected, and
that where there is a computer-there is change! Other than email, I
have not used social networking sites. I have seen FaceBook and
MySpace in use and understand that all of those sites can be fun and
fairly easy ways for people to stay in touch and/or locate friends
from the past. Many members of my high school class are on FaceBook.
They are using it to plan our next reunion as well as a tool to keep
everyone updated on notable moments that are happening to fellow
classmates. A friend of mine uses FaceBook to communicate with family
members who live far away. They feel more a part of each others'
lives by connecting with daily accounts of their lives. My
introduction to MySpace was not as positive an experience. A 5th
grade daughter of a friend had posted pictures of herself and was
making remarks about her body parts and their "attractiveness". A
parent of one of the girl’s friends called my friend to report her
activity. The daughter was mortified that grownups had read what she
wrote and she is no longer permitted on MYSpace.
Social Networking is a way of life for many people these days. I
teach 7-8 year olds and they are at the age where they are beginning
to look outside the family for social validation. Peer pressure is
beginning to become an issue and kids are looking to become
independent. I think it's terrific if they explore and connect with
friends but only with parental supervision. A home computer should be
located in an area where parents can easily monitor what their child
is looking at and who they may be "talking" to. Independence doesn't
mean "alone" when it comes to this age group. Filtering programs,
child safe search engines and perhaps a time limiting tool are
necessary for the age group that I teach. The Internet can be a great
place for children but there are so many inappropriate uses of
cyberspace, whether it be an inadvertent or intended usage. There are
also so many ways kids can endanger themselves by giving up their
privacy. Kids need to be told that they should check with parents
before any personal information is given. They need to be told to
only respond to messages from people they know/their parents know.
Unfortunately kids easily get involved in "conversation" and loose the
fact that they should not be telling any personal information and
sometimes they don't really even understand what personal information
IS. Parents and teachers need to lay out exactly what is considered
to be personal information and talk to their kids about the dangers.
Lisa
Jan 28, 2009, 11:07:37 AM1/28/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread among these articles is the fact that social
networking is a large part of our society today. It can be very
beneficial however if the user isnt careful it can also be very
dangerous. There is an abundance of information available to our
students if used wisely.
I havent had much experience with social networking. I dont have a
myspace or face book account. I am still content with emailing or
occassionally instant messaging. I feel the biggest danger to our kids
that are social networking is when their personal information is given
out and if they learn to trust people on the net that may not be who
they say they are.
As educators I feel it is very important that we make our students
aware of the dangers that can occur with the use of social networking.
In Kindergarten we talk about Stranger Danger and safety precautions
our students should take. In todays society we need to emphasize the
dangers of social networking just as we do with talking about
strangers. As a Kindergarten teacher I think it is our responsibility
to introduce social networking safeties and make parents aware that
they need to take precautions even for their 5 year old child. This is
a program that should spiral through the grade levels and be discussed
in more depth as the students get older.
networking is a large part of our society today. It can be very
beneficial however if the user isnt careful it can also be very
dangerous. There is an abundance of information available to our
students if used wisely.
I havent had much experience with social networking. I dont have a
myspace or face book account. I am still content with emailing or
occassionally instant messaging. I feel the biggest danger to our kids
that are social networking is when their personal information is given
out and if they learn to trust people on the net that may not be who
they say they are.
As educators I feel it is very important that we make our students
aware of the dangers that can occur with the use of social networking.
In Kindergarten we talk about Stranger Danger and safety precautions
our students should take. In todays society we need to emphasize the
dangers of social networking just as we do with talking about
strangers. As a Kindergarten teacher I think it is our responsibility
to introduce social networking safeties and make parents aware that
they need to take precautions even for their 5 year old child. This is
a program that should spiral through the grade levels and be discussed
in more depth as the students get older.
janet
Jan 28, 2009, 11:44:36 AM1/28/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread among these articles is that like anything there are
advantages and disadvantages to social networking sites. I personally
do not have a Facebook account or MySpace account. I am content to
use e-mail to stay in touch! All three of my children have Facebook
and use it to stay in contact with friends from college and family
that live far away. They have preccautions built in so only people
they allow can accsess their site. I think its a great concept if
used wisely and cautiously. The problem with these sites is when
children start using it for bullying, spreading rumors, and posting
pictures that they will regret! As educators we need to discuss these
issues with our student in the higher grades! I teach Kindergarten
so basically the only experience my students have with computers is
special websites that I have set up for them. We have filters that
would prevent them from getting on other sites. I feel it is the
parents job to moniter their child's computer activities.
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advantages and disadvantages to social networking sites. I personally
do not have a Facebook account or MySpace account. I am content to
use e-mail to stay in touch! All three of my children have Facebook
and use it to stay in contact with friends from college and family
that live far away. They have preccautions built in so only people
they allow can accsess their site. I think its a great concept if
used wisely and cautiously. The problem with these sites is when
children start using it for bullying, spreading rumors, and posting
pictures that they will regret! As educators we need to discuss these
issues with our student in the higher grades! I teach Kindergarten
so basically the only experience my students have with computers is
special websites that I have set up for them. We have filters that
would prevent them from getting on other sites. I feel it is the
parents job to moniter their child's computer activities.
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Colleen
Jan 28, 2009, 4:41:43 PM1/28/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The articles reiterate a point which most internet users have come to
know: while social networking can be a great way to keep in touch with
others, the user needs to be aware of the dangers of social
networking. As a junior in college, I joined Facebook. While I'm not
an avid user, it is nice to know that there’s a way for me to keep in
contact with friends I have made throughout the country and world. I
studied abroad while in school and Facebook has been an excellent way
for me to still keep tabs on friends I made there. Even though I don't
frequent the site as often as friends, it is nice to be able to see
what they are up to at my convenience. My continuing use of Facebook
will exist until it becomes obsolete, like one of the articles
mentions could happen. In the future, if I were to have children who
wanted to join a social networking group, I would use many of the
precautions the get net wise websites suggest. As a teacher, my school
has recently implemented a no bullying program in which we discuss
with the students cyber bullying. Students can use social networking
sites to bully students by posting mean pictures or comments or simply
just excluding a child from their "buddy list". I think parents need
to be responsible for monitoring their child's use of such sites. Both
teachers and parents should allow students to use the internet in ways
to further their education while at the same time teaching them how to
keep their personal information and ultimately themselves safe from
predators or exploiters.
know: while social networking can be a great way to keep in touch with
others, the user needs to be aware of the dangers of social
networking. As a junior in college, I joined Facebook. While I'm not
an avid user, it is nice to know that there’s a way for me to keep in
contact with friends I have made throughout the country and world. I
studied abroad while in school and Facebook has been an excellent way
for me to still keep tabs on friends I made there. Even though I don't
frequent the site as often as friends, it is nice to be able to see
what they are up to at my convenience. My continuing use of Facebook
will exist until it becomes obsolete, like one of the articles
mentions could happen. In the future, if I were to have children who
wanted to join a social networking group, I would use many of the
precautions the get net wise websites suggest. As a teacher, my school
has recently implemented a no bullying program in which we discuss
with the students cyber bullying. Students can use social networking
sites to bully students by posting mean pictures or comments or simply
just excluding a child from their "buddy list". I think parents need
to be responsible for monitoring their child's use of such sites. Both
teachers and parents should allow students to use the internet in ways
to further their education while at the same time teaching them how to
keep their personal information and ultimately themselves safe from
predators or exploiters.
James W. Nichols
Jan 28, 2009, 8:58:56 PM1/28/09
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As I see it the common thread among these articles is social networking is here, it is becoming more and more “mainstream” and it is very powerful in connecting people, their thoughts and ideas. But along with this positive potential looms the potential to connect people with ill intent with others with far reaching and dangerous outcomes. As with any social networking whether clubs, organizations, or simply circles of friends and associates, prudent thought, care and consideration “should” be taken regarding the profit, benefit, risks and dangers.
I currently do not (by choice) partake in internet social networking sites. They are particularly valuable in the sharing of ideas, introducing and connecting people of like mind.
Will I continue to use social networking sites? I do not know at this time. Right now, why I choose to not exercise my participation in social networking is that I do not know enough of the ramifications, risks and dangers of participating in these sites to warrant my participation.
At session one we discussed some of these dangers, privacy matters, predatory dangers, and various programs which are manipulative and which are detrimental to safe computing.
What role should I play as an educator, in students’ use of social networking? Information, information, information. As I was reading the articles attached to this session I was busy clicking on the provided links. I was particularly interested in the “what can someone do about the dangers and risks links.” I printed out information about some of the various programs, child’s pledge, parent’s pledge and action plans to attempt to thwart some of these dangers. I think informing and/or educating parents/guardians about social networking issues would be the most profitable pointed approach to this issue. Of course informing children about dangers and risks is important, but they are children and as such they are inherently foolish, impulsive and naïve.
Parents/adults have or should have input and guidelines or at least concern about who their children are “networking” with online or otherwise, and should be aware of the subjects of their interaction. Not to mention clear consequences of actions taken or actions children could take.
Maybe this would be a nice topic for mini lesson/presentation for parents at the proverbial under-attended parent nights, open houses etc.
Rena'
Jan 29, 2009, 10:56:27 AM1/29/09
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Some of the common threads that I noticed about the social networking
articles were that they were all very popular and inexpensive for the
users and that these continue to grow and expand. The cost for
running the sites and gaining new customers is very low. However the
companies make millions selling adds on their sites. As they continue
to grow, so do the concerns for Internet safety and privacy. I
personally don't use social networking sites, however my sons who are
17 and 18 recently set up their own accounts. They felt a huge need
to have them but they don't seem to spend a lot of time on them.
Since taking this class however they have showed me their sites so
that I might have a better idea of how they work and to confirm what
their value is. It was fun to put together some of the information
and the social aspect was nice. I may have a different perspective on
social networking because I am a guidance counselor. On a good week I
may only spend a couple of hours on some of the negative aspects that
is created by the use of social networking, however I spend a lot of
hours working with students who have had negative experiences.
Unfortunately too many children spend hours on these sites without any
supervision. Most have limited coping skills and communication skills
and they have little in the way of support to help them through the
feelings of devastation when they are the target of bullying. My roll
as a guidance counselor is not only to help them through their
situations but also to teach students appropriate use of the internet,
and social networking. We address how to communicate with each other
more effectively, how to handle bullying, and internet safety
issues. When you read things like 2,600 were the target of
incidents of adults using the web to target children online to engage
in sexual activitly, I can't help but think, that many go on-reported
and if people only knew how much this goes on even in our small
communities that maybe people would regulate their childrens usage
with more involvement.
articles were that they were all very popular and inexpensive for the
users and that these continue to grow and expand. The cost for
running the sites and gaining new customers is very low. However the
companies make millions selling adds on their sites. As they continue
to grow, so do the concerns for Internet safety and privacy. I
personally don't use social networking sites, however my sons who are
17 and 18 recently set up their own accounts. They felt a huge need
to have them but they don't seem to spend a lot of time on them.
Since taking this class however they have showed me their sites so
that I might have a better idea of how they work and to confirm what
their value is. It was fun to put together some of the information
and the social aspect was nice. I may have a different perspective on
social networking because I am a guidance counselor. On a good week I
may only spend a couple of hours on some of the negative aspects that
is created by the use of social networking, however I spend a lot of
hours working with students who have had negative experiences.
Unfortunately too many children spend hours on these sites without any
supervision. Most have limited coping skills and communication skills
and they have little in the way of support to help them through the
feelings of devastation when they are the target of bullying. My roll
as a guidance counselor is not only to help them through their
situations but also to teach students appropriate use of the internet,
and social networking. We address how to communicate with each other
more effectively, how to handle bullying, and internet safety
issues. When you read things like 2,600 were the target of
incidents of adults using the web to target children online to engage
in sexual activitly, I can't help but think, that many go on-reported
and if people only knew how much this goes on even in our small
communities that maybe people would regulate their childrens usage
with more involvement.
Beth
Jan 30, 2009, 9:31:21 AM1/30/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
> What is the common thread among these articles?
can cause problems with safety and privacy, especially for children
who are unexperienced in using sites of this nature.
> What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
> What value, if any, do you see in them?
others. It is great way to share information, especially those who may
be separated geographically. Social networking sites can also be used
to connect people with common interests.
>Will you continue to use social networking sites?
either. As a professional, I believe that there is too great a risk
that private or personal information could be misconstrued and could
put my job in jeopardy. I also have a private life outside of
school...one that I don't think my students should have access to.
When you deal with TO BE CONTINUED...
Beth
Jan 30, 2009, 11:05:16 AM1/30/09
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CONTINUATION...
On Jan 30, 9:31 am, Beth <btrowbri...@wyalusingrams.com> wrote:
> > What is the common thread among these articles?
>
> The common thread among these articles is that social networking sites
> can cause problems with safety and privacy, especially for children
> who are unexperienced in using sites of this nature.
>
> > What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
>
> I have never used a social networking site.
>
> > What value, if any, do you see in them?
>
> I see social networking sites as a FREE way to keep in touch with
> others. It is great way to share information, especially those who may
> be separated geographically. Social networking sites can also be used
> to connect people with common interests.
>
> >Will you continue to use social networking sites?
>
> Like I said, I have never used. I really don't think I ever will,
> either. As a professional, I believe that there is too great a risk
> that private or personal information could be misconstrued and could
> put my job in jeopardy. I also have a private life outside of
> school...one that I don't think my students should have access to.
> When you deal with TO BE CONTINUED...
Ok, so as I was saying...(sorry had to go to Study Hall)...When you
are using social networking sites, you are not the only one posting
information. If I frequently communicate with certain people, they are
bound to also put information and/or pictures of me on their sites
without thinking of the implications that it might have for me. For
example, my sister-in-law would not hesitate to put crazy pictures of
me online if she knew I would see them...not that there are any crazy
pictures of me...just being hypothetical.
> > In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
Social networking sites give the world access to personal information.
This is particularly dangerous to children who do not have the good
judgement to know what to post and what not to post. Often, children
can also give clues without actually giving away information. For
example, something as simple as "Go Rams!" in green and gold can
indicate the school that a student attends. This is especially
dangerous if an online predator is trying make face-to-face contact.
> > How have they been exploited?
Obviously, social networking sites have been exploited in many ways.
There is cyber-bullying. There is information posted and used to
blackmail others. There are dishonest people who pretend to be people
they are not to gain access to others, especially children.
>> What dangers are there for your students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
> > sites?
According to the article, I teach an age group (middle school) that is
very social by nature. Kids want to be coll, and if that means having
a profile online, then students will do that. There is also a danger
that social networking will soon be available on cell phones. What
middle school/high school student doesn't have a cell phone? This is
also an age where kids begin to explore sexuality. Often inappropriate
content is found online, on games that kids play, or from friends, or
worse, sexual predators.
> > What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
> > networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
> > into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
Currently, this is not an issue for me. Our school bans social
networking sites. We do give kids access to the Internet, and there
are some dangers there. One thing that I did when I taught 8th grade
students Computer Literacy was to show them the video created by Ed
Rendell about Internet Safety. It is a very good video. I guess I'll
cross that bridge when I get there.
On Jan 30, 9:31 am, Beth <btrowbri...@wyalusingrams.com> wrote:
> > What is the common thread among these articles?
>
> The common thread among these articles is that social networking sites
> can cause problems with safety and privacy, especially for children
> who are unexperienced in using sites of this nature.
>
> > What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
>
> I have never used a social networking site.
>
> > What value, if any, do you see in them?
>
> I see social networking sites as a FREE way to keep in touch with
> others. It is great way to share information, especially those who may
> be separated geographically. Social networking sites can also be used
> to connect people with common interests.
>
> >Will you continue to use social networking sites?
>
> Like I said, I have never used. I really don't think I ever will,
> either. As a professional, I believe that there is too great a risk
> that private or personal information could be misconstrued and could
> put my job in jeopardy. I also have a private life outside of
> school...one that I don't think my students should have access to.
> When you deal with TO BE CONTINUED...
are using social networking sites, you are not the only one posting
information. If I frequently communicate with certain people, they are
bound to also put information and/or pictures of me on their sites
without thinking of the implications that it might have for me. For
example, my sister-in-law would not hesitate to put crazy pictures of
me online if she knew I would see them...not that there are any crazy
pictures of me...just being hypothetical.
> > In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
This is particularly dangerous to children who do not have the good
judgement to know what to post and what not to post. Often, children
can also give clues without actually giving away information. For
example, something as simple as "Go Rams!" in green and gold can
indicate the school that a student attends. This is especially
dangerous if an online predator is trying make face-to-face contact.
> > How have they been exploited?
There is cyber-bullying. There is information posted and used to
blackmail others. There are dishonest people who pretend to be people
they are not to gain access to others, especially children.
>> What dangers are there for your students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
> > sites?
very social by nature. Kids want to be coll, and if that means having
a profile online, then students will do that. There is also a danger
that social networking will soon be available on cell phones. What
middle school/high school student doesn't have a cell phone? This is
also an age where kids begin to explore sexuality. Often inappropriate
content is found online, on games that kids play, or from friends, or
worse, sexual predators.
> > What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
> > networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
> > into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
networking sites. We do give kids access to the Internet, and there
are some dangers there. One thing that I did when I taught 8th grade
students Computer Literacy was to show them the video created by Ed
Rendell about Internet Safety. It is a very good video. I guess I'll
cross that bridge when I get there.
Bruce
Jan 30, 2009, 11:53:52 PM1/30/09
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> What is the common thread among these articles? The common thread among these articles as I see it is the tendency of the users to be young and the popularity and danger of using these social networking sites.
> What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites? Having said this I must admit that I have not used these social networking sites, E-mail is the highest form of social networking I have used and that may have been as much out of neccessity as much as aything else. I have never felt safe giving out personal information on the phone let alone on the Internet.
> What value, if any, do you see in them?
They can be a good tool to communicate.
> Will you continue to use social networking sites?
E-mail, yes. Facebook or My Space probably not unless it becomes
neccessary for me to use it to communicate..
> In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
These sites can provide people with ill intent information that you
don't want them to have.
> How have they been exploited?
They can use that information to steal identity, lure children, and
mine data.
>What dangers are there for your students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking sites?
Students at the age of 12to 14 are very social making them more likely
to give out to much information about themselves. Their sexual
curiosity at this age can make them a .target for sexual predators and
much of the material they can access is very explicit.
> What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
I will monitor, counsel, and if possible expose them to some of the
tutorials on the internet that will help them protect themselves.
> What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites? Having said this I must admit that I have not used these social networking sites, E-mail is the highest form of social networking I have used and that may have been as much out of neccessity as much as aything else. I have never felt safe giving out personal information on the phone let alone on the Internet.
> What value, if any, do you see in them?
> Will you continue to use social networking sites?
neccessary for me to use it to communicate..
> In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
don't want them to have.
> How have they been exploited?
mine data.
>What dangers are there for your students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking sites?
to give out to much information about themselves. Their sexual
curiosity at this age can make them a .target for sexual predators and
much of the material they can access is very explicit.
> What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
tutorials on the internet that will help them protect themselves.
Lynda
Feb 1, 2009, 9:43:01 PM2/1/09
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The common thread that among these articles is that although the
internet can be an unsafe place for children it is an inexpensive and
easy access to much information. The internet is also an easy way to
keep in contact with friends with little cost. The articles also
stress how important it is for parents to monitor their children's use
of the computer. Personally I have not used social networking sites.
My son has and I am sure that my daughter will use them. That is the
reason that I am taking this class--not only because of my connection
to school. I want to become a little bit savy in social networking
sites. I cannot communicate effectively with students or my own
children if I am not aware of how the internet is such a large part
of their lives. As with anything the potential for exploitation exists
and our society is still working on how to keep children safe. As
technology changes so do the ways to handle the exploiters change. The
technology police are being developed as new ways to exploit via
computer develope.
internet can be an unsafe place for children it is an inexpensive and
easy access to much information. The internet is also an easy way to
keep in contact with friends with little cost. The articles also
stress how important it is for parents to monitor their children's use
of the computer. Personally I have not used social networking sites.
My son has and I am sure that my daughter will use them. That is the
reason that I am taking this class--not only because of my connection
to school. I want to become a little bit savy in social networking
sites. I cannot communicate effectively with students or my own
children if I am not aware of how the internet is such a large part
of their lives. As with anything the potential for exploitation exists
and our society is still working on how to keep children safe. As
technology changes so do the ways to handle the exploiters change. The
technology police are being developed as new ways to exploit via
computer develope.
Katie Kelley
Feb 1, 2009, 9:53:25 PM2/1/09
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The common thread in the articles was that the internet is a tool that
is easy to use and is accessible to anyone. Like most tools it can be
extremely useful but potentially hazardous. Safety and the internet is
a growing concern as more and more people have access to it.
I do not use any social networking sites at this time. My husband and
many of my friends have pages and spend a considerable amount of time
updating and viewing the sites. I find that with my schedule the way
it is now I have little time to spend with my family and I can't
justify taking any of it away from them to spend online. However, that
said I also feel that they can be a very useful way of communitcating,
especially with family scattered across the northeastern US. I hope to
find time when things settle down this summer to create my own page
and experience it first hand. With the economy affecting travel these
sites can become a great way of staying in touch, and it certainly has
come a long way from the family newsletter I can remember my mom
sending out with the Christmas cards.
As to the dangers, the internet's social networking sites are a whole
new society and like all societies, needs to have laws and law
enforcers to keep it stable. Educators and parents both need to know
the dangers and how to educate our children to be aware or them. The
biggest threat in social networking sites would be a quantity of
information that is put out there to be viewed and how it is used or
interpreted. Teens are not the only people who use poor judgement. It
can have a negative affect on any person, young or old. A comment
written quickly and without a second glance could very quickly
snowball out of control. The same with pictures that you didn't post
but someone else does. We have no control over the actions of others
and what one person finds funny could be detrimental to someone else.
With students networking the pictures posted and comments made not
only effect that student but the student body as well.
Educators shouldn't be our first line of defense with the internet,
however I feel that it happens more often than it should. Especially
when the parents are not computer savy. It's scary when your child
knows more about technology than you do. I do think that the school
districts locally are doing a good job educating the parents as well
as the students in the dangers of the internet. This isn't going to
happen overnight and the steps that are in place to get going in the
right direction seem to be working well. I look forward to being able
to be a part of the education of our students as well as my own
family.
is easy to use and is accessible to anyone. Like most tools it can be
extremely useful but potentially hazardous. Safety and the internet is
a growing concern as more and more people have access to it.
I do not use any social networking sites at this time. My husband and
many of my friends have pages and spend a considerable amount of time
updating and viewing the sites. I find that with my schedule the way
it is now I have little time to spend with my family and I can't
justify taking any of it away from them to spend online. However, that
said I also feel that they can be a very useful way of communitcating,
especially with family scattered across the northeastern US. I hope to
find time when things settle down this summer to create my own page
and experience it first hand. With the economy affecting travel these
sites can become a great way of staying in touch, and it certainly has
come a long way from the family newsletter I can remember my mom
sending out with the Christmas cards.
As to the dangers, the internet's social networking sites are a whole
new society and like all societies, needs to have laws and law
enforcers to keep it stable. Educators and parents both need to know
the dangers and how to educate our children to be aware or them. The
biggest threat in social networking sites would be a quantity of
information that is put out there to be viewed and how it is used or
interpreted. Teens are not the only people who use poor judgement. It
can have a negative affect on any person, young or old. A comment
written quickly and without a second glance could very quickly
snowball out of control. The same with pictures that you didn't post
but someone else does. We have no control over the actions of others
and what one person finds funny could be detrimental to someone else.
With students networking the pictures posted and comments made not
only effect that student but the student body as well.
Educators shouldn't be our first line of defense with the internet,
however I feel that it happens more often than it should. Especially
when the parents are not computer savy. It's scary when your child
knows more about technology than you do. I do think that the school
districts locally are doing a good job educating the parents as well
as the students in the dangers of the internet. This isn't going to
happen overnight and the steps that are in place to get going in the
right direction seem to be working well. I look forward to being able
to be a part of the education of our students as well as my own
family.
twh...@mail.athensasd.k12.pa.us
Feb 6, 2009, 11:21:44 AM2/6/09
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> Please respond to the following questions after reading the articles
> listed on our course wiki page (http://techtrainer.pbwiki.com)
>
> What is the common thread among these articles?
The common thread among these articles is that social networking sites
> listed on our course wiki page (http://techtrainer.pbwiki.com)
>
> What is the common thread among these articles?
can come and go. The main population is young people and young
adults. the money being made in through ads.
>
> What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
I have no personal experiences using social networking sites. I have
> What are some ways if any that you have used social networking sites?
had the oprotunity to hear the back lash of teenage girls'
experiences. Girls bulleying girls. There was also adults using these
sites to tear down kids and programs again this has all been second
hand information. I have to say all I have heard has been bad and am
reluctant to participate in any of it.
> What value, if any, do you see in them? Will you continue to use
>
> In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
> How have they been exploited? What dangers are there for your
> students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
> sites?
> This is my concern. the dangers out way the positives for me. I have seen feeling crushed, self-esteem hurt and heard gossip fly. I have encourage children not to participate in social networking. my childrens' grandparents have policied Facebook and have encourage all of their grandchildren to not participate. That old saying about "sticks and stones may hurt but words will never hurt me" is so not true!! A broken bone will but words last for ever and once they are in print to many peolpe believe them.
> In your estimation, what are the dangers of social networking sites?
> How have they been exploited? What dangers are there for your
> students (the age group that you teach) while using social networking
> sites?
> What role should you play, as an educator, in students' use of social
> networking? What plans do you have to put your thoughts on your role
> into action? (In other words, talk is cheap, show me the plans!)
doing on-line and encorage older students that not to participate. I
have had these discussions with teenage girls and 5th graders.
Martha
Feb 8, 2009, 3:15:43 PM2/8/09
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The common threads among these articles include recognizing that the
internet is easily accessed and easily abused. Because it is
available, inexpensive and easy to maneuver, dangers do exist as have
been pointed out by many of my classmates.
My use of social networking sites has been limited to blogs -mostly
associated with classes such as this one. My kids communicate daily
with Facebook and used My Space when they were younger. As soon as my
son was accepted to U Penn, a Facebook network was established for
other accepted kids to "meet". He has several hundred Penn "friends"
and he hasn't even stepped on campus for his Freshmen year. So
different from waiting for the snail-mail letter from the roommate and
RA.
Social Networking sites are here to stay and used wisely and carefully
provide efficient communcation and connectivity (Is that a word?) for
people. I do believe that just as My Space is "so yesterday" and now
primarily used by tweens, there will be something beyond Facebook that
will render it "outdated". I can only imagine what the geeks will
come up with next.
The dangers of these sites include easy access, the ability to take on
another persona and thus be dishonest, and the foolish nature of
people who think that just because it's easy to post things - like
printed information, photos and videos that there might not be
accountablity down the road for what has been posted.
As a primary reading teacher, I think that my students are fairly
immune to being exploited on social networking sites. I can't speak
for their parents, though, so some children may be in danger through
no fault of their own.
Lori
Feb 11, 2009, 10:09:49 AM2/11/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
The common thread among these articles is that social networking is a
huge part of our society today. People of all ages are using these
networking sites. Both articles also got into the safety issues that
went along with young kids using these types of sites and the dangers
they can run into.
I set up a Facebook account last month. It was amazing to me the
number of friends I have reconnected with from high school and
college. Because of that, I will continue with it. But I do know
that nothing is safe on the computer, so I would never put anything on
there, like personal information. That's why our younger population
needs to be taught the dangers of the internet. They do not know who
is out there lurking, anyone from anywhere could be responding to them
and getting information about them. I feel very strongly that
internet safety should be taught in our schools, starting in
Kindergarten.
huge part of our society today. People of all ages are using these
networking sites. Both articles also got into the safety issues that
went along with young kids using these types of sites and the dangers
they can run into.
I set up a Facebook account last month. It was amazing to me the
number of friends I have reconnected with from high school and
college. Because of that, I will continue with it. But I do know
that nothing is safe on the computer, so I would never put anything on
there, like personal information. That's why our younger population
needs to be taught the dangers of the internet. They do not know who
is out there lurking, anyone from anywhere could be responding to them
and getting information about them. I feel very strongly that
internet safety should be taught in our schools, starting in
Kindergarten.
devin.ho...@gmail.com
Feb 11, 2009, 10:21:12 AM2/11/09
to INSYS 497 Spring 2009
Social networking can have it's advantages and disadvantages. For me,
in college, facebook was a way to keep in touch with people... In all
actuality, most of my friends were down the dorm hall, and I wasn't
really keeping in touch with them, we all had facebook to snoop on
each other... the term FACEBOOK STALKING... you all do it- don't
judge~ who's 'in a relationship' who broke up, where is this person's
room mate, etc. When facebook opened up to high schools and other
networks other that colleges, we used it to find our old friends and
have a cheap way to catch up with them- all their info was right
there. Again, facebook evolved. These last few upgrades have turned
facebook into a virtual playground. There's apps to load on you page
with games, personality quizes, and other annoying thing that get in
the way of the real reason most of us have face book... to 'keep in
touch' with friends.
For kids- or anyone using a social network, there many dangers. People
can make fake ID's, there's no internet police telling people that not
to write nasty things on people's pages, etc... The internet has a bit
of an anarchy to it- there's really no rules, and really no punishment
for what you do.
For example, some of my high school kids this year made a fake prfile
and tried adding me as a frind on facebook just to try to get personal
information from me. I'm not stupid enough to have personal
information online, but if kids were able to do this, it could be
dangerous for everyone involved.
in college, facebook was a way to keep in touch with people... In all
actuality, most of my friends were down the dorm hall, and I wasn't
really keeping in touch with them, we all had facebook to snoop on
each other... the term FACEBOOK STALKING... you all do it- don't
judge~ who's 'in a relationship' who broke up, where is this person's
room mate, etc. When facebook opened up to high schools and other
networks other that colleges, we used it to find our old friends and
have a cheap way to catch up with them- all their info was right
there. Again, facebook evolved. These last few upgrades have turned
facebook into a virtual playground. There's apps to load on you page
with games, personality quizes, and other annoying thing that get in
the way of the real reason most of us have face book... to 'keep in
touch' with friends.
For kids- or anyone using a social network, there many dangers. People
can make fake ID's, there's no internet police telling people that not
to write nasty things on people's pages, etc... The internet has a bit
of an anarchy to it- there's really no rules, and really no punishment
for what you do.
For example, some of my high school kids this year made a fake prfile
and tried adding me as a frind on facebook just to try to get personal
information from me. I'm not stupid enough to have personal
information online, but if kids were able to do this, it could be
dangerous for everyone involved.
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