Today in my feedly reader I came across an article about the 3 mistakes parents make using technology with their children. In an ever-increasingly technology-centered world, this bold title caught my eye.
The article details the importance of setting limits on "tv time" with children, claiming that it may be causing them to lose touch with the real world and disrupting their social development. Technology can become an addiction like anything else, and the author of the article explains the importance of children having hobbies and going outside for both their physical and mental health.
It also touches on the idea of having technology permitted only in certain places, implemented through rules such as "no cell phones at the table", or "only in the living room". This creates an environment in which children can devote their full attention to tasks instead of only half participating in them, and can be helpful in facilitating dinnertime conversation, or even helping them have a good night's sleep if they are not allowed to have devices in their bedrooms.
"Technology Blackouts" are also mentioned in this article as helpful tools in keeping children in touch with the real world. It is time in which everyone, including the parents, shut off their devices in favour of interactive playtime and family activities. This not only gets children moving, but allows bonding to happen within the family.
I agree with this article entirely, and believe that being aware of your own child's personal limitations when it comes to technology and facilitating social development is imperative to their growth and development as digital and real-world citizens.
Okay, so I guess that's all.
It's been good blogging to you.
Goodnight and goodbye,
Amy
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/when-kids-call-the-shots/201604/3-mistakes-parents-make-technology
Sunday, 3 April 2016
Googled Myself
When I Google myself, these blog posts show up. Apart from that, not much has changed since the beginning of the course, except that I have changed my Instagram profile from public to private to ensure my privacy and so it does not show up in the results. My Facebook profile is still available in the searches but access to it is restricted if I have not "friended" the individual viewing it.
I have made these changes as a function of becoming aware of my digital footprint. I do not want my information to be accessible to strangers, and I am also very selective now of what I post on social media platforms so as to ensure a good impression on potential future employers and the like. I post much less now on social media as I recognize that not everything requires my comment. As a digital citizen, I will promote appropriate behaviours in others by setting an example of discretion and creating a safe and comfortable online environment for all who interact with me. I have found one website in particular that supports this idea of what it means to be a good digital citizen. I have provided the link to it below.
http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-citizenship-the-future-of-learning/20-basic-rules-for-digital-citizenship/
As a digital citizen, I will inform my friends about the importance of being a good digital citizen through posting on my social media platforms a link about the issue.
I will join forums discussing the issue, and share some conversations and articles about privacy and appropriateness with my close friends and family so they can learn how to protect themselves on the internet.
Thanks for your time,
A
I have made these changes as a function of becoming aware of my digital footprint. I do not want my information to be accessible to strangers, and I am also very selective now of what I post on social media platforms so as to ensure a good impression on potential future employers and the like. I post much less now on social media as I recognize that not everything requires my comment. As a digital citizen, I will promote appropriate behaviours in others by setting an example of discretion and creating a safe and comfortable online environment for all who interact with me. I have found one website in particular that supports this idea of what it means to be a good digital citizen. I have provided the link to it below.
http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-citizenship-the-future-of-learning/20-basic-rules-for-digital-citizenship/
As a digital citizen, I will inform my friends about the importance of being a good digital citizen through posting on my social media platforms a link about the issue.
I will join forums discussing the issue, and share some conversations and articles about privacy and appropriateness with my close friends and family so they can learn how to protect themselves on the internet.
Thanks for your time,
A
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