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Robin HertzlerRobin Hertzler

Part I. Effects of the Part I. Effects of the Internet on EducationInternet on Education

Positive Effects of the InternetPositive Effects of the Internet Gives the opportunity for the teacher and student to take on new roles Gives the opportunity for the teacher and student to take on new roles

during the learning process.during the learning process. Trains our students in computer knowledge they will have to learn later in Trains our students in computer knowledge they will have to learn later in

life, since computers now play an integral part of everyday living.life, since computers now play an integral part of everyday living. Interactive learning for the students.Interactive learning for the students. Offers a high availability of resources which gives information to the Offers a high availability of resources which gives information to the

students which textbooks can’t.students which textbooks can’t. Encourages independent thinking while maintaining the face-to-face Encourages independent thinking while maintaining the face-to-face

communication with a teacher.communication with a teacher. Allows teachers the opportunity to try new ways of teaching.Allows teachers the opportunity to try new ways of teaching. Encourages the role of the teacher as a facilitator instead of a lecturer.Encourages the role of the teacher as a facilitator instead of a lecturer. At-risk learners may find using the Internet to learn is easier for them.At-risk learners may find using the Internet to learn is easier for them. Distance-learning enables students who live in remote areas access to Distance-learning enables students who live in remote areas access to

reading materials and eliminates the need to travel great distances.reading materials and eliminates the need to travel great distances. Enables an increase in parent/teacher communication using a grading Enables an increase in parent/teacher communication using a grading

program such as Integrade Pro.program such as Integrade Pro.

Negative Effects of the InternetNegative Effects of the Internet Educators fear face-to-face communication(F2F) will decline thus risking a Educators fear face-to-face communication(F2F) will decline thus risking a

quality education for the students.quality education for the students. Teachers must use the Internet as a productive tool in the classroom for it to be Teachers must use the Internet as a productive tool in the classroom for it to be

effective.effective. Students must view the Internet as a resource rather than a place to “surf”, e-Students must view the Internet as a resource rather than a place to “surf”, e-

mail, or play games on.mail, or play games on. Some students may be incapable of the self-directed learning via the Internet Some students may be incapable of the self-directed learning via the Internet

and need the F2F with the teacher.and need the F2F with the teacher. New students entering a school with Internet Education having no prior New students entering a school with Internet Education having no prior

background may find it difficult to adjust.background may find it difficult to adjust. Curriculum within the schools may have to be reorganized to “make room” for Curriculum within the schools may have to be reorganized to “make room” for

Internet Education thus removing something from the current curriculum.Internet Education thus removing something from the current curriculum. The cost of having the Internet in every classroom is very expensive.The cost of having the Internet in every classroom is very expensive. The wealthier suburban areas have the best technology because they pay higher The wealthier suburban areas have the best technology because they pay higher

taxes which funds the new technology available and the poor urban or rural taxes which funds the new technology available and the poor urban or rural areas are not able to afford incorporating the Internet into their schools.areas are not able to afford incorporating the Internet into their schools.

The cost of training teachers to have the computer knowledge necessary to The cost of training teachers to have the computer knowledge necessary to teach at their grade level.teach at their grade level.

Internet SafetyInternet Safety Netiquette Rules are designed to educate the students on acceptable Netiquette Rules are designed to educate the students on acceptable

Internet/school network behavior. Internet/school network behavior. Firewall softwareFirewall software is designed to protect the school network from is designed to protect the school network from

unauthorized access such as hackers and viruses. unauthorized access such as hackers and viruses. Filtering SoftwareFiltering Software is designed to protect students by denying access to a is designed to protect students by denying access to a

list of specific sites deemed inappropriate due to language, violence, list of specific sites deemed inappropriate due to language, violence, graphics, and/or other content.graphics, and/or other content.

Most students use the Internet for school research. Therefore it is important Most students use the Internet for school research. Therefore it is important that the students understand the necessity of website evaluation including that the students understand the necessity of website evaluation including the author, validity, and accuracy of the site. the author, validity, and accuracy of the site.

When students "copy and paste" they do not fully understand the severity When students "copy and paste" they do not fully understand the severity of plagiarism.  of plagiarism. 

It is the responsibility of the teacher to monitor the students’ use of the It is the responsibility of the teacher to monitor the students’ use of the Internet.Internet.

SourcesSources

Internet Safety in the Classroom :Internet Safety in the Classroom :

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/houstong/EdTech580/internet_safety_http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/houstong/EdTech580/internet_safety_in_the_classroom.htmin_the_classroom.htm

Education and the Internet:Education and the Internet:

http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/soc/courses/stpp4C03/ClassEssay/http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/soc/courses/stpp4C03/ClassEssay/education.htmeducation.htm

Part 2:

Blogs

BlogsBlogs

Web + Log = weblogWeb + Log = weblog

or “we blog”or “we blog” Can be created easilyCan be created easily Can be easily updatedCan be easily updated Blogging is as easy as Blogging is as easy as

e-mailinge-mailing Visitors make Visitors make

comments on blogs.comments on blogs.

www.technorati.com

What is a Blog?•blog(n.)A weblog.

•blog(v.)To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a weblog.

•A weblog is a website where entries are written to provide commentary or news on a variety of subjects such as food, politics, or local news.

•Some weblogs are primarily used as online personal diaries.

•Most weblogs combine text, images, and links to other blogs and web sites related to the subject.

•Most blogs are primarily textual.

•Blogging combines a personal web page with links to other pages.

•Weblog search engines allow bloggers to track threads that connect to others with similar interests.

Benefits of Blogging for Kids

•Comminication and sharing ideas

•Teach parents and peers about new technology

•Learn how to be computer safety “smart.”

•Learning how to keep a journal while using responsibility and discipline

•Creates an outlet for their creativity

•Learning new computer and internet technologies

•Improve typing, writing, spelling and editing skills.

SourcesSourcesEducation World: Log On to a Blog:http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice123.shtml

History of Blogging: http://nymag.com/news/media/15971/

Definition of Blogging:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

Part 3:

Hoaxes and Frauds

Internet Hoax•A hoax is a threat of something that is not real.

•Computer hoax’s can be sent through chain letter e-mails or newsgroups.

•They are created to be sent to everyone you know.

•They prey on people with little technology.

•Usually are a threat to peoples’ computers that don’t actually exist.

•Warns people not to open an e-mail. Note: OPENING AN E-MAIL CAN NOT ACTIVATE A VIRUS. A PROGRAM MUST BE EXECUTED.

Internet Fraud"Internet fraud" : “Refers to any type of fraud scheme that uses one or more online services - such as chat rooms, e-mail, message boards, or Web sites - to present fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims, to conduct fraudulent transactions, or to transmit the proceeds of fraud to financial institutions or to others connected with the scheme.”

•Phishing is the sending of fraudulent e-mails designed to get consumers to go to fraudulent websites ( very realistic looking websites) for the purpose of stealing credit card numbers and other valuable information.

•A web site ( http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com ) will provide consumers with Internet Fraud awareness.

Fraud Tips•The Internet Fraud Complaint Center is designed to address

fraud committed over the internet.

•Guard your personal information.

•Read user agreements. Be cautious downloading websites you are not familiar with.

•Credit Cards are the safest way to pay for merchandise.

Computer hoaxes:http://www.justbajan.com/computer/tips/viruses/prnt.htm

Virus FAQS: http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/cc/virus.htm

ComputerFraud: http://www.jmu.edu/computing/security/index.shtml#virus

Internet Fraud Reporting: http://www.windhampolice.com/internet_fraud.htm#SCAM

Fraud Tips: http://www.fraud.org/internet/intset.htm

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