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"The relative anonymity of being on-line promotes self-expression. In addition, the relative absence of non-verbal cues (e.g. attractiveness) and the ability to link with others with similar interests, values and beliefs facilitates the formation of relationships based on deeper connections such as shared values and beliefs."
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The anonymity of being online is a great thing. I also feel that the anonymity of being online can be a dangerous thing. A lot of times people try and hide their identity. There are a lot of sexual predators out there that can be harmful to your children. I feel that we as teachers and as parents are responsible for what social sites and websites our students and children have access to. A lot of people feel they can be themselves on the internet and social sites because it is not a face to face communication. This is a good aspect. I feel that social sites are a great way to meet new people and to show how to interact. Communication is the key. Self-expression is a very important aspect of growth and how people can develop themselves. The internet is a wonderful tool that can help people communicate all over the world.Being anti social can be a dangerous thing for children to learn. We need to communicate in the right ways and not learn to be anti social.
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I like this video because it shows many anti-social behaviors that children have. To be anti-social can be hurtful to other children and is a bad way to communicate. We need to teach our students how to communicate in the right way.
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Owens, Laura. (23 April, 2009) Psychology. Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded. Web. October 17, 2011.
http://laura-owens.suite101.com/internet--anti-social-behavior-theory-unfounded-a111897
I agree with you, Jennifer. The social sites do promote self expression. It is a good way to meet people. You don't have to impress people with your appearances. It also can be a bad thing as well. People often do hide behind the internet as you mentioned with the sexual predators. I think everyone needs to be very careful when interacting on social sites.
ReplyDeleteSure, sexual predators exist through the internet, but if we act as teachers and parents should in the first place, it should not be a great concern. I see that some parents allow their children to have a Facebook profile as early as the age of 9 and 10. That is an example of lack of safety precautions. Those old enough to have a profile should know and have a sense of who to communicate with, and who not to.
ReplyDeleteAlso, we, as teachers, should supervise our students in the classroom.
I agree, there are dangers to using social networking, but if the children are informed and we make an effort to see what they are doing online, they should be relatively safe. The social sites are a great way for kids to express themselves without being so self conscious about what other people will think.
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