Reflection on, The Young and the Wired
Questions for Discussion
What is the teacher’s role concerning student Internet activities at home?
I think it became the teacher’s responsibility to intervene once she overheard the girls being dishonest and hurtful. The situation needed to be handled and dealt with in a timely manner before any hardship or harsh repercussions took place.
The teacher wondered how to incorporate being a good citizen even in cyberspace?
Being a positive role model in and out of society is important. It’s not only a young adult’s responsibility but parents as well. I feel that there should be some type of lesson plan incorporated in the classroom, showing what might happen if a computer is abused or not used correctly.
How important is keeping your login information secure?
In the past I have had the opportunity to see what happens when login information is used out of spite and out of dishonesty. Not logging out of your computer can aid predators and it can also ruin your future within the workplace and in other areas.
Why should students get into the habit of logging off when they are away from your computer?
You never know who may jump on the computer after you. It only takes a second to loggout or a second to face harsh consequences.
Not only as an educator but as a parent, this study really hits home. I have a daughter who is a freshman in high school and I monitor actions when I can. When we were young our parents were concerned about where we were, or who we were hanging out with. But now, it’s completely different. Our kids can hop on the computer and anything and everything is accessible in a heartbeat. I feel as a leader and a role model it’s important to educate kids, and show them the proper etiquette when they are on a computer.
