The song alone got me hooked from the beginning, but the content of the video fell short...way short. There was not a great deal of information that would tell or show students how to be safe on the internet. A great deal of the information in the video reminded me of my parents telling me not to accept candy from strangers. This video gave the common sense approach. For example, the one piece of information that they stressed multiple times was to report someone if you are being harassed.
I believe that students need to be instructed how to use websites such as facebook and myspace properly, however, it is difficult to do so. Many students do not understand the repercussions that these websites may have on their lives. Aside from students meeting people that they have never met before, slander and threats are becoming all the more popular. Students should be taught the seriousness of posting comments, pictures, videos, etc. on their websites. I am anxious to hear what other people have to say about this video.
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Mark,
Thanks for posting. I always enjoy reading your blogs!
You explained, "I believe that students need to be instructed how to use websites such as facebook and myspace properly, however, it is difficult to do so."
It is tough. How do we do it? And, more importantly, how do we do it *successfully*?
Videos such as these can START a discussion, but the teacher will most likely have to build on it. Have you (and anyone else out there) found any successful ways?
You said "Students should be taught the seriousness of posting comments, pictures, videos, etc. on their websites." That is so true! Students in middle school do not foresee the repercussions that could arise from pictures or videos they may post. I think it should definately be taught in school.
You are completely right about students not understanding myspace and facebook. The video fell short, failing to explain anything that would help keep teenagers out of trouble on the internet. There were two incidents already at my school this year involving middle school students posting harmful information on those sites. The school handled it wonderfully though by bringing in the police to give a presentation on cyber bullying. The students were educated on the legal consequences of such behavior, and now understand how to use the internet more responsibly.
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