It is not a surprise that our kids fall prey to digital "net-itors" (Am I the first to use that term?).
Many adults freely put all kinds of personal information into the electronic sphere just to buy products, enter contests, or join social media groups. Some even get involved in bogus Internet get-rich-quick schemes.
Adults who don't understand cybersafety can't adequately protect their children. While I agree heartily that we have responsibility to help our students navigate cyberspace, I believe that it is also necessary that we educate adults--children's families and our fellow educators about the perils of life in/on the WWW (wild, wild west).
It is not a surprise that our kids fall prey to digital "net-itors" (Am I the first to use that term?).
Many adults freely put all kinds of personal information into the electronic sphere just to buy products, enter contests, or join social media groups. Some even get involved in bogus Internet get-rich-quick schemes.
Adults who don't understand cybersafety can't adequately protect their children. While I agree heartily that we have responsibility to help our students navigate cyberspace, I believe that it is also necessary that we educate adults--children's families and our fellow educators about the perils of life in/on the WWW (wild, wild west).