Final PLE Post

I liked keeping a PLE because I could put everything I learned onto one website that I can refer back to for future use. Because it is on the internet I can't lose it so it will always be there when I need it.

What I liked least was reflection posting, especially during the Practicum. I didn't have much to say during the practicum because we didn't use technology at all.

I might use a blog or wiki in my class if I think it is appropriate for the grade level and school. It depends on how the school itself would feel about that and whether or not I would be able to post much of the kids and their work.

Week 15 - Internet Safety Videos

What were the most important things you learned?
The most important thing I learned was to be aware but not overbearing. I need to know what is going on in my kids' lives but not in a forceful way. I need to establish a relationship of trust where my children will tell if something is happening in their lives. I need to teach them ways of protecting themselves online and teach them of the dangers that may happen. I need to understand the technology so I will not jump to conclusions or be confused.

How might you use the resources you discovered in your future classroom or home?
I can show my class and siblings the videos so they can see how to avoid problems on the internet.

Internet Safety

I chose to read "Mixed Signals" from the New Era for my fourth article. It was about how to choose good media and technology. I think this is extremely important because we will be using technology. It isn't about whether or not we use it, it's about how we use it. I think that parents need to be aware of what is going on in their children's technological lives and should be just as up-to-date as they are. We cannot just ignore it and have everything be okay. As a parent I need to be aware and teach my own children and students how to avoid problems and how to use technology in an uplifting way. Technology and the internet has so many uses and we need to teach our children all the good ways to use it as well as the ways to avoid the bad. I can help teach my family and friends all these awesome ways we can use technology and also help them to know how to avoid problems.