Thursday, December 10, 2009
Internet Safety Reflection
1. I chose to read an article under the media entitled "Leave It Alone" by H. Burke Peterson.
2. I watched some videos on Netsmartz and iKeepSafe Faux Paws. I also watched/read some stuff on WebWiseKids.
3. I really liked the article. It effectively discusses how any media that doesn't uplift, increases the darkness inside us and diminishes the light within us.I also really liked the videos, I think that they are great sources for children and parents to discuss internet safety. My biggest take away message would definitely be that it is important to be open and talk to your family about how to chose appropriate media and internet use. I think that by talking to your family, taking preventive measures, and reinforcing rules, that you can help your family and possible future students be protected from falling media standards and internet hazards.
4. I decided I wanted to talk to two of my nephews (age 13 and 15) about media and internet safety because I have seen how they spend so much time on the computer. I asked them what they knew about internet safety and how media affects us. They knew quite a bit on internet safety because they have had talks at school, but they didn't think that media affected them much. I talked to them about how to chose good media and how it can affect individuals and the importance of setting limits and choosing wisely. They didn't really believe my at first and were surprised at how many hours they encounter media each day. I wasn't surprised at their knowledge but at their willingness to hear me out and try to limit the media and chose more wisely the media they encounter. I don't think that they will stop spending so many hours playing video games as they did before, but I think they will think about it and be more aware. It was a very interesting and fun to talk to them.
1. I chose to read an article under the media entitled "Leave It Alone" by H. Burke Peterson.
2. I watched some videos on Netsmartz and iKeepSafe Faux Paws. I also watched/read some stuff on WebWiseKids.
3. I really liked the article. It effectively discusses how any media that doesn't uplift, increases the darkness inside us and diminishes the light within us.I also really liked the videos, I think that they are great sources for children and parents to discuss internet safety. My biggest take away message would definitely be that it is important to be open and talk to your family about how to chose appropriate media and internet use. I think that by talking to your family, taking preventive measures, and reinforcing rules, that you can help your family and possible future students be protected from falling media standards and internet hazards.
4. I decided I wanted to talk to two of my nephews (age 13 and 15) about media and internet safety because I have seen how they spend so much time on the computer. I asked them what they knew about internet safety and how media affects us. They knew quite a bit on internet safety because they have had talks at school, but they didn't think that media affected them much. I talked to them about how to chose good media and how it can affect individuals and the importance of setting limits and choosing wisely. They didn't really believe my at first and were surprised at how many hours they encounter media each day. I wasn't surprised at their knowledge but at their willingness to hear me out and try to limit the media and chose more wisely the media they encounter. I don't think that they will stop spending so many hours playing video games as they did before, but I think they will think about it and be more aware. It was a very interesting and fun to talk to them.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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