John Vandercar

IS THE INTERNET MAKING CHILDREN LAZIER?

The Internet: Tool for Efficiency or Higher

Learning?

The Internet has become a permanent part of daily life.

How is this affecting grade school children?-Access-Emotional effects-Development

ACCESS (-)

Internet access during school:-Cheating on Tests/Quizzes via phones

Homework:-Quick and easy research with minimal reading-Plagiarism-Shortcuts

ACCESS (+)

Internet access during school:-Educational websites can be much more engaging than textbooks-Internet allows for usage of authentic tools in the classroom

At home:-Exposed to a wealth of knowledge-Always learning about new topics

EMOTION

“Your Phone vs. Your Heart”-More time spent alone with technology lessens ability to connect with others

-Growing children need social interaction

Development

Too much time spent on the Internet can be damaging to the minds of growing children-Cyber bullying-“Bad stuff” on social networks

Not the Internet’s fault, parents should stay involved with their children

MEDIATIONIn School:-Collect phones and other electronic devices during tests and quizzes-For research assignments, strike a balance between physical and digital sources required

At Home:-Keep parents informed to encourage children judicious use of Internet tools

WORKS CITED

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