At the beginning of every school year, each student has to sign a technology agreement saying that they will use the computer and any other technology appropriate and will not do anything inappropriate while on them. Just as equally, adults also sign the same type of agreement at the beginning of a new job, stating the same type wording. Maybe even more in depth because adults have free range to do more things on the computer.
This is all done to ensure that people use proper etiquette while on the computer, especially when it comes to work computers and abusing work hours. Many people abuse technology like downloading inappropriate pictures of kids, or upload viruses, or download the wrong type of software which can damage the computer and anyone else on that network. So when it comes to etiquette, there must be guidelines to ensure things are done properly.
Certain things should not be done while on public computers. For example, downloading unknown files from sources you do not know. Opening up personal information, regarding bank accounts, social security numbers, and many more.
These things should not be done on any computer, public or private. Downloading pornographic pictures, viewing or downloading pictures of underage kids, downloading viruses that cause harm to computers, networks, or servers, not trying to break into someone's account info, and definitely not trying to hack government websites. These are things that just aren't acceptable!
There are many more ways to use proper etiquette but here were just a few. If you have more, please feel free to comment!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Understanding how Technology affects Behavior
As I sit here and read many different blogs from my colleagues, I'm trying to get an understanding of how it affects behavior. My understanding of technology is suppose to be here to help ease the users lives and get things done faster. I've notice that some technology make people lazy. An example of lazy technology is the TV remote and the calculator.
The TV remote has been a part of lazy technology since its invention. Now some people may not remember what it was like to change the channel before remotes but I surely do. You had to get up out of your seat and turn a huge knob on the TV to whatever channel you wanted. However, remotes has made people able to continue sitting down and surf the channels without even budging.
The calculator is another invention that made people lazy. In today's world the calculator and all of its functions has made some people less likely to learn basic math. The students in the classroom, especially Special Education students, has made it hard for teachers to teach them basic math skills because they know a calculator will be on hand for them at all times. I think some student should only use them after they have learned the skill to reinforce what they already learned.
Other technology like cellphones, computers, tablets and many more has given people the ability to adjust their behavior, either negatively or positively. Hopefully the latter will prevail. Cellphones in the classroom were once thought of as a bad thing and in some cases, still are considered bad things. However, if they are taught the appropriate way to use them, it will deter them from using it negatively because they will be so intrigued by the way the should be using them.
Even adults using technology in the workplace and other places, have adjusted behaviors both positively and negatively. The best way for a person to use technology appropriately is for them to be taught correctly on how the technology can benefit their lives!
The TV remote has been a part of lazy technology since its invention. Now some people may not remember what it was like to change the channel before remotes but I surely do. You had to get up out of your seat and turn a huge knob on the TV to whatever channel you wanted. However, remotes has made people able to continue sitting down and surf the channels without even budging.
The calculator is another invention that made people lazy. In today's world the calculator and all of its functions has made some people less likely to learn basic math. The students in the classroom, especially Special Education students, has made it hard for teachers to teach them basic math skills because they know a calculator will be on hand for them at all times. I think some student should only use them after they have learned the skill to reinforce what they already learned.
Other technology like cellphones, computers, tablets and many more has given people the ability to adjust their behavior, either negatively or positively. Hopefully the latter will prevail. Cellphones in the classroom were once thought of as a bad thing and in some cases, still are considered bad things. However, if they are taught the appropriate way to use them, it will deter them from using it negatively because they will be so intrigued by the way the should be using them.
Even adults using technology in the workplace and other places, have adjusted behaviors both positively and negatively. The best way for a person to use technology appropriately is for them to be taught correctly on how the technology can benefit their lives!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Dealing with Behaviors in the Classroom!!
Many times its hard for children to see their future. That's why it is important that we, as adults, continue to pave the way for our youth. They are our future. They are our Kids of Tomorrow!!
In the classroom, some kids act as if there is no tomorrow. Some don't look towards tomorrow. Some of the behaviors we see as adults can be characterized as age-appropriate, or characterized as immature behaviors. Nonetheless, they are behaviors. So as we witness these behaviors, we have to figure out ways that we can help that child display a better sense of behavior, not only for the classroom but for life. It can be hard for a child to display positive behaviors when they have never seen it. There is such a fine line between what some parents think are bad bahviors to what some call as just being kids or being "cute".
Modeling positive behavior is imperative for kids that do not know what it looks like. Polite manners (Yes, No, Please and Thank You's), being respectful (raising your hand, waiting til someone is done talking to speak), courtesy (holding doors for people or the person behind you), using kind words (You look nice today. Do you need any help?). Simple things like these are very important when it comes to modeling behavior and can go a long ways with people you may not know!
Take Pride in your Children and Teach Them Everyday!
In the classroom, some kids act as if there is no tomorrow. Some don't look towards tomorrow. Some of the behaviors we see as adults can be characterized as age-appropriate, or characterized as immature behaviors. Nonetheless, they are behaviors. So as we witness these behaviors, we have to figure out ways that we can help that child display a better sense of behavior, not only for the classroom but for life. It can be hard for a child to display positive behaviors when they have never seen it. There is such a fine line between what some parents think are bad bahviors to what some call as just being kids or being "cute".
Modeling positive behavior is imperative for kids that do not know what it looks like. Polite manners (Yes, No, Please and Thank You's), being respectful (raising your hand, waiting til someone is done talking to speak), courtesy (holding doors for people or the person behind you), using kind words (You look nice today. Do you need any help?). Simple things like these are very important when it comes to modeling behavior and can go a long ways with people you may not know!
Take Pride in your Children and Teach Them Everyday!
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