Technology is an excellent source that children and teachers can use to aid in learning. There is though a darker side of technology that will threaten the well being of students, and that dark side is Cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is obviously a danger to student's well being. Some learners will not be able to reach their potential because of technology being used in this manner. A child can be a faceless, nameless, and in some cases untraceable villian that tortures other students by online name calling.
Before technological advances most bullying took place on in schools or on the school play ground. With technology, these threats have now moved to cyberspace where seemingly anything goes. Teachers could see what was going on in past years, but now that bullying takes place in the 'air' teachers are not as able to stop problems as they once were able to.
Cyberbullies are able to frighten other children without physically assaulting them. This type of behavior is unacceptable but is very difficult to stop. There are several groups on the internet that promote this type of behavior and encourage young children to participate in HATE.
It is the responsibility of parents and teachers alike to instill good ethical and moral values in children. This type of behavior can be stopped by speaking to students and explaining the ramifications of their negative actions.
I have included 10 links that are associated with Cyberbullying below:
1. http://www.cyberbullying.us/
This site offers some valuable information on combatting Cyberbullying.
2. http://cyberbullying.org/
This site gives examples of Cyberbullying and explains in detail how it affects children.
3. http://www.cyber-threats.com/
This site tells how the government is helping combat Cyberbullying.
4. http://gtisc.gatech.edu/pdf/CyberThreatsReport2009.pdf
This site explains how widespread the issue of Cyberbullying is.
5. http://stopcyberbullying.org/
This site offers valuable information on how to stop Cyberbullying.
6. http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying
This site is the National Crive Prevention Council and gives ways to combat Cyberbullying.
7. http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagoterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Community+Safety&L2=Cyber+Crime+%26+Internet+Safety&L3=Keeping+Young+People++Safe&sid=Cago&b=terminalcontent&f=community_cyberbullying&csid=Cago
This site has information from Attorney General Martha Coakley on Cyberbullying.
8. http://cyberbully.org/
This site tells how to promote safe internet usage against Cyberbullying.
9. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=3882520
This site gives a real world example of Cyberbullying and its drastic effects.
10. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/21/earlyshow/living/caught/main681867.shtml
This site offers an indepth detail of the effects of Cyberbullying.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
REFLECTIVE BLOG #2 FIFTH ENTRY
Barron, Brigid; Walter, Sarah E., Martin, Caitlin Kennedy, Schatz, Colin (Jan2010). Predictors of creative
computing participation and profiles of experience in two Silicon Valley middle schools. Computers &
Education; jan2010, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p178-189, 12p
The authors Brigid Barron, Sarah E. Walter, Caitlin Kennedy Martin, and Colin Schatz studied 160 8th grade learners in Silicon Valley. The study detailed that having access to a computer was not as important as what technological tools the students used while having access to a computer. The study was in two different schools, and the parents had different educational levels. The study used regression analysis. The study concluded that students with a wider array of learning resources were more confident in their computer skills.
computing participation and profiles of experience in two Silicon Valley middle schools. Computers &
Education; jan2010, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p178-189, 12p
The authors Brigid Barron, Sarah E. Walter, Caitlin Kennedy Martin, and Colin Schatz studied 160 8th grade learners in Silicon Valley. The study detailed that having access to a computer was not as important as what technological tools the students used while having access to a computer. The study was in two different schools, and the parents had different educational levels. The study used regression analysis. The study concluded that students with a wider array of learning resources were more confident in their computer skills.
REFLECTIVE BLOG #2 FOURTH ENTRY
Korakakis, G., Pavlatou, E.A., Palyvos, J.A., Spyrellis, N. (Feb2009). 3D visualization types in
multimedia applications for science learning: A case study for 8th grade students in Greece.
Computers & Education; Feb2009, Vol. 52 Issue 2, p390-401, 12p
Authors G. Korakakis, E.A. Pavlatou, J.A. Palyvos, and N. Spyrellis performed a subject study on 218 8th grade students, ages 13 and 14. This study was conducted in Greece, however; it does have meaning in the United States. The journal states that 3D illustration, 3D animation, and interactive 3D animation help with student learning and the retention of the material covered. The most critical part of the journal states that the time control of lerning was left to the students.
multimedia applications for science learning: A case study for 8th grade students in Greece.
Computers & Education; Feb2009, Vol. 52 Issue 2, p390-401, 12p
Authors G. Korakakis, E.A. Pavlatou, J.A. Palyvos, and N. Spyrellis performed a subject study on 218 8th grade students, ages 13 and 14. This study was conducted in Greece, however; it does have meaning in the United States. The journal states that 3D illustration, 3D animation, and interactive 3D animation help with student learning and the retention of the material covered. The most critical part of the journal states that the time control of lerning was left to the students.
REFLECTIVE BLOG #2 THIRD ENTRY
Ash, Katie (1/7/2009). COMPUTERS AND LEARNING. Education Week; 1/7/2009, Vol. 28 Issue 16
p4-5, 2p.
Author Katie Ash made a very astounding discovery about students' learning and if they had a personal home computer. Katie Ash actually conducted an experiment with over 1 million 5th to 8th grade students in North Carolina and found that those students without access to a home computer actually scored better than those students that did have home computers. If there was effective parental supervision the students did score much better.
p4-5, 2p.
Author Katie Ash made a very astounding discovery about students' learning and if they had a personal home computer. Katie Ash actually conducted an experiment with over 1 million 5th to 8th grade students in North Carolina and found that those students without access to a home computer actually scored better than those students that did have home computers. If there was effective parental supervision the students did score much better.
REFLECTIVE BLOG #2 SECOND ENTRY
Ozden,M. Yasar and Sengel, Erhan (2009). A WEB BASED LEARNING IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
STUDENT ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS. e-Journal of New World Sciences Academy
(NWSA); 2009,Vol. 4 Issue 1, p197-207, 11p, 1 chart.
Authors Yasar M. Ozden and Erhan Sengel studied 17 eighth students over a 6-month period. The study was based on internet usage in a new science curriculum. The journal article states the students' preattitude and postattitude scores about the new system in place were quite different. The students believed that taking online exams played a very important role in science learning.
STUDENT ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS. e-Journal of New World Sciences Academy
(NWSA); 2009,Vol. 4 Issue 1, p197-207, 11p, 1 chart.
Authors Yasar M. Ozden and Erhan Sengel studied 17 eighth students over a 6-month period. The study was based on internet usage in a new science curriculum. The journal article states the students' preattitude and postattitude scores about the new system in place were quite different. The students believed that taking online exams played a very important role in science learning.
REFLECTIVE BLOG #2 FIRST ENTRY
Reid-Griffin, Angelia & Carter, Glenda (June 2008). UNCOVERING THE POTENTIAL: THE ROLE OF
TECHNOLOGIES ON SCIENCE LEARNING OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
International Jorunal of Science & Mathematics Education; Jun2008, Vol. 6 issue 2, p329-349,
21p, 3 charts, 1 diagram
Authors Angelia Reid-Griffin and Glenda Carter discuss the untapped potential in using state of the art technological advances in teaching children. The authors found out during an experiment they were conducting that the three groups of 7th & 8th grade students were able to use portable data collection devices. The journal article later states that the student groups used the devices to record temperature and heat data.
TECHNOLOGIES ON SCIENCE LEARNING OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
International Jorunal of Science & Mathematics Education; Jun2008, Vol. 6 issue 2, p329-349,
21p, 3 charts, 1 diagram
Authors Angelia Reid-Griffin and Glenda Carter discuss the untapped potential in using state of the art technological advances in teaching children. The authors found out during an experiment they were conducting that the three groups of 7th & 8th grade students were able to use portable data collection devices. The journal article later states that the student groups used the devices to record temperature and heat data.
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