I did not quite agree with the radio presenter this morning when he said that technology does not have any significant impact on reading proficiency . He reminded me of those teachers who fear technology. We have to face a reality that technology is here to stay and if we do not get our children to learn about it, they will be left behind and we will be lost in this technologically advanced and ever-changing global environment.
The announcer spoke about students being able to access inappropriate sites, however,there are numerous settings that can be put in place to avoid this such as firewalls.I have also located information about safety on the internet at Microsoft Online Safety which can be accessed at the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/familysafety/default.aspx
As parents we have a responsibility to talk to our children and teach them about what is right and what is wrong. They in turn have a responsibility to act in a manner that is in keeping with the principles we have imparted on them. Sadly, there are many negative influences out there that are waiting to confuse these young minds. Let us be vigilant. Let us be proactive and try to nurture our children so that when we are not around to monitor them, they will still practice good digital citizenship.
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