Looking into my most recent subscription, an article of much importance regarding internet hazards grabbed my attention. Within the contents of the post, its author, Jeff Utecht, encourages teachers today to confront their students on an important issue concerning internet safety. Utecht believes that video clips as opposed to lecturing are a superior method of conveying the message that the internet is a potential hazard.
As the country of America advances technologically, new techniques regarding the education of today’s younger population are introduced. Internet availability has become evident in many classrooms; is a useful, but also dangerous resource. Schools are starting to realize that their nation is evolving from a traditional era to a more technological era and are therefore incorporating computers into teaching methods. Although many students seem thrilled with the usage of laptops during their so called “boring and pointless” classes (promotes a more enjoyable learning environment), they disregard the fact that these computers can become potentially dangerous threats. Teachers understand these dangers and seek to spell out their influential power to their students, but merely lecturing students does not always convey the message. Clarence Fisher, currently a teacher, states he believes that a different approach may need to be utilized. Videos- the generation of technology is fascinated with videos (unlike lecturing) which they so dearly love. Previously, students simply ignored the “boring” lectures that were spoken to them, now, videos are noticed by the younger population and not disregarded, for they are interesting to the youth of America. If video presentations are universally used in classrooms around the globe, internet dangers will become much less of a threat than they are currently.
To view the origional work of Jeff Utecht, click here
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