Journal 3- Dig up Dirt Learn Internet Safety

Morehouse, J. (2011). Students dig up dirt to learn about internet safety. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(2), 34-35. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20110910?pg=36 

Learning that protecting your identity is an important thing, the article by Jesse Morehouse talked about this in "Students Dig up Dirt to Learn About Internet Safety." I really liked that Jesse Morehouse found a fun interactive activity to teach his students about internet safety. He created a lesson plan where he grouped students and gave them a certain amount of time to "Dig up the dirt" on him. They looked up information and tried to find out who he was. It was really cool that he taught them through a real life experience. They experienced that it is very important to be aware of the real dangers of what is out there.

NETS-T 4

Teach safe and responsible 

social interactions through the digital world.

Question #1: What other activities could you use to promote internet safety and the dangers? 

I would have my students go to the interactive website called NetSmartzkids.org. This website is a great tool in teaching children to be cautious on-line and offline. There are resources such as videos, games, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates. It is geared for students 5-12. NetSmartz is a great learning tool for students, teachers and parents. 

Question #2: Why is internet safety so important?

Internet safety is so important because anyone anywhere can find information about someone. It is very simple if you have a digital footprint. Anything you put on the internet can be seen and found by others. Certain information could adversely affect someone in the process of applying for a job, even going on a date could impact someone. It is very important to make good choices on the internet and knowing what and how to be safe.