Internet Safety
The internet has connected us with the world on a much larger scale than before. It has opened a bigger way for us to communicate and connect with one another and with much faster and better ease than it was 100 years ago. However, while the internet is a wonderful and useful tool for us to learn and have fun, there are some concerns for safety and it is very important for you to be aware of them. The internet is a double-edged sword because while it can help us in our lives, the internet can be dangerous if misused. If you are not careful, the internet can cause more hindrance than help for you.
There are good websites out there that are very helpful to you, and some of them are fun and harmless. However, this means that there are the existences of websites that are bad and dangerous for you, too. Understand that there will be different parties that will try and exploit you through these websites. If you are not careful, you could accidentally give away information about yourselves and this may pose a danger to you. It is important to remember to be cautious around these sites. The best thing is to be able to recognize them and stay away from them as well as keep important information about yourselves private.
To learn more about internet safety and keeping your private information safe, you can check out this video below.
The internet has connected us with the world on a much larger scale than before. It has opened a bigger way for us to communicate and connect with one another and with much faster and better ease than it was 100 years ago. However, while the internet is a wonderful and useful tool for us to learn and have fun, there are some concerns for safety and it is very important for you to be aware of them. The internet is a double-edged sword because while it can help us in our lives, the internet can be dangerous if misused. If you are not careful, the internet can cause more hindrance than help for you.
There are good websites out there that are very helpful to you, and some of them are fun and harmless. However, this means that there are the existences of websites that are bad and dangerous for you, too. Understand that there will be different parties that will try and exploit you through these websites. If you are not careful, you could accidentally give away information about yourselves and this may pose a danger to you. It is important to remember to be cautious around these sites. The best thing is to be able to recognize them and stay away from them as well as keep important information about yourselves private.
To learn more about internet safety and keeping your private information safe, you can check out this video below.
Cyberbullying is Cynical
Because society and school has evolved with technologies, so have bullying. Known as "cyberbullying", this form of virtual bullying has grown into a real life concerns for students, teachers, and parents. It is very important for you to understand that cyberbullying is a very serious issues and that it can bring about consequences that could be permanent. With our world revolving around the internet, cell phones, and iPads, bullying has evolved through hurtful messages that can be spread all over within seconds! If you are being cyberbullied or if you know someone that is being cyberbullied, report it to an adult, either a teacher or a parent, because you know that this is a very serious matter and it should not be taken lightly. Technology is there to help you make your life easier, so lets not misuse it to bully each other.
Because society and school has evolved with technologies, so have bullying. Known as "cyberbullying", this form of virtual bullying has grown into a real life concerns for students, teachers, and parents. It is very important for you to understand that cyberbullying is a very serious issues and that it can bring about consequences that could be permanent. With our world revolving around the internet, cell phones, and iPads, bullying has evolved through hurtful messages that can be spread all over within seconds! If you are being cyberbullied or if you know someone that is being cyberbullied, report it to an adult, either a teacher or a parent, because you know that this is a very serious matter and it should not be taken lightly. Technology is there to help you make your life easier, so lets not misuse it to bully each other.
Problems with Plagiarism
As mentioned in the Classroom Rules section, plagiarism is NOT tolerated. What is plagiarism? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "plagiarism" is when you present ideas or words of another as your own, especially without giving proper credit. This means that you should never copy and paste something from the internet onto your essays and projects and presented it as your own. If you must take an idea from somewhere, you must cite them, giving them the proper credit by telling your teachers where you got the sources. If you are caught plagiarizing by your teacher, you will receive an "F". However, when you get to college, you will be kick out of class because your professors will not taking plagiarism lightly. If you need help with citing your sources, check out the link to the Citation Machine located in the Student Resources.
As mentioned in the Classroom Rules section, plagiarism is NOT tolerated. What is plagiarism? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "plagiarism" is when you present ideas or words of another as your own, especially without giving proper credit. This means that you should never copy and paste something from the internet onto your essays and projects and presented it as your own. If you must take an idea from somewhere, you must cite them, giving them the proper credit by telling your teachers where you got the sources. If you are caught plagiarizing by your teacher, you will receive an "F". However, when you get to college, you will be kick out of class because your professors will not taking plagiarism lightly. If you need help with citing your sources, check out the link to the Citation Machine located in the Student Resources.
6 Degrees of Information - A very helpful websites for students and parents to learn more about internet safety. This website also provides some insights on cyberbullying and what you can do to prevent it.
Primary Resources - A very useful websites for your research papers and essays if you are searching for primary resources.
Son of a Citation Machine - This link will take you to a website where you can get help in citing your information and other resources properly.
Primary Resources - A very useful websites for your research papers and essays if you are searching for primary resources.
Son of a Citation Machine - This link will take you to a website where you can get help in citing your information and other resources properly.