Dr. Alice Christie's website on technology had a ton of different things to offer on ways of becoming a better teacher. I think an important thing all teachers should know when bringing technology into the classroom is to be safe when letting students use it. Dr. Christie has a great slide show on things every teacher and student should know before using the internet to get information. It also answers the question many have on if technology is good for students. Christie points out that 70% of parents who now have internet report that their children have the same grades now that they did before they had internet. 26% report that their children have higher grades now.
Even though the internet can be very useful for students schooling, it can be very hectic for their life at home. 71% of messages that students get from facebook, myspace etc., are from people they don't know. Also, bullying can now take affect not only on campus, but in the student's own home via internet. There are many pitfalls that can come with the internet that every teacher should be aware of so that they can help their students deal with these issues.
Click here to visit Dr. Alice Christie's website.
Lots of pitfalls in LIFE!
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