Abbie's Technology Adventures: Internet Safety Part 1

I loved the article about secure easy to remember passwords.
Monitoring sites that have been visited, and having a regular routine to erase the history so that if it is erased at an irregular time it can be an indication that something isn't right
I also like the tips for keeping facebook accounts safe and secure.

How will what I have read influence my actions as a parent and/or teacher of children and youth?

I will use better monitoring techniques to help nip bad habits in the bud.
I will also encourage the use of using different ways to search for things like on-line encyclopedias for assignments
I will also create a list of favorites and bookmarks for my students to start their searching from
One thing that is key is to teach students and youth what to do if they encounter something online that is unwanted.

How can I use what I have learned from the reading to have a positive influence on family and friends?

I can share articles with family and friends... espeically those whose children are just starting to get interested in online social interactions

What internet safety issues am I likely to face as a teacher and how will I address them?

I think that some of the issue I might face as a teacher include too much online time for my students, cyber bullying, being off task when using the technology, and potential viewing inappropriate material.

I would assume that the school would have a filtering system, but I can be a proactive voice in my school and community for better filtering and protection on school networks.
I think by using technology thoughfully and having activities that are really engaging I can prevent many issues like being off task and only using it when it enhances learning
I can also encourage and assign things for students to do that is just as engaging but doesn't use technology so that they can learn to balance their time
As for cyberbullying, I think I need to be very aware of the dynamic in my classrooms and create a safe place for any student to come, so that they have a feeling of belonging. I will also not hesitate to report anything I might see or hear regarding bullying.

Abbie's Technology Adventures