There are three things I would want my students to understand when it comes to the use of technology.
Common sense: Students need to respect their boundaries, as well to respect the District policies.
Responsibility: As a parent or teacher, which situation would make you more nervous—knowing that your students, son or daughter had the keys to the family car or knowing that he or she had unrestricted access to the Internet? Both activities involve a measure of danger. And both require a level of responsibility.
Communication: An open line of communication with your students is your best defense against online dangers.
children need to understand that to stay away from online dangers takes effort, and electronic access to media is constantly changing. New technologies may bring unique advantages and unprecedented risks to children. How can students prepare for future dangers? “Wisdom is for a protection the same as money is for a protection,” Help your students to become wise. Also help them to understand how to avoid online dangers and use the Internet responsibly. Thus, the Internet can be a tool that will not threaten the safety of our kids.
I like how you associated learning technology to handing over the keys to your car to your kids. You need to make sure they fully understand before handing over the responsibility to them. See you soon :)
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