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What has your research confirmed about your point of view regarding Netiquette and Digital Citizenship in terms of children, education and you as a teacher?

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What has your research confirmed about your point of view regarding Netiquette and Digital Citizenship in terms of children, education and you as a teacher?

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After my research I learned some new things about Netiquette and Digital Citizenship but it also supported the things I already knew. Being a kid in todays society has not become any easier it's only become harder. Social media can make either make kids like themself or hate themself. The Internet can be an amazing thing such as being able to search up the most random thing in the world and getting an answer. But it can also be so dangerous and painful. We as teachers not only want to teach kids the curriculum but we want them to leave our classroom as decent human beings who are compassionate and kind. But the internet and social media can ruin that for a lot of people. Kids find it so easy to be mean behind a screen, but with the proper examples and role models maybe we as teachers can prevent this. Not only do we need to teach them how to behave online we need to teach them how to protect their self and their information. Kids are so quick to click something and think nothing of it without reading it first. One click can lead to a lot of issues, so by teaching them properly we can try to protect them in the real world and the cyber world.

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What you did not consider prior to your research?

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What you did not consider prior to your research?

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What I did not consider was the small things that can affect my future. I was always taught to be kind on the Internet and social media and don't post or say inappropriate things. I was also told that once you post or say anything online its there forever. But I didn't realize that things such as my skill level with technology and making sure that my grammar is at a respectable level, can affect my ability to get a job significantly. Because Im going to be the one teaching children how to properly type and use the internet. We as educators are responsible for how these kids will use the internet and social media, so we need to start teaching kids at even younger age how to behave on the internet and use proper Netiquette and Digital Citizenship skills.

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What are your thoughts about what you learned about Netiquette?

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What are your thoughts about what you learned about Netiquette?

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At first I was quite confused as to what netiquette was because I never heard the term before. After learning the definition of what it is I realized that I knew what it was but never knew the name. Our generation was the first real generation to deal with social media. It's really important to teach Netiquette and Digital citizen to younger ages because in todays society kids are getting phones and getting on social media at a much younger age than we ever did. I knew about some of the rules of netiquette and it was interesting learning about some other ones. Such as use emoticons, and don't spam. At younger ages kids are getting even more tech savvy and becoming even more cruel online. They don't think about the consequences of their actions so we as educators need to teach them how to properly and safely use the Internet and social media.

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Lesson Plan- Protection from online predators.

Learning Objective- The students will learn how to protect their selfs from online predators.

Lesson Idea- We will discuss how to protect yourself from predators. The class will split up into partners and talk about what their parents have told about staying away from strangers in person. After they have discussed for a few minutes we will then come together and share a few thoughts. I will spend quite a bit of time discussing how online predators are very common on social media such as Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. I will explain how the best way to protect your self is by having a private account and don't accept messages or request from people you don't know. And don't go out giving your different social media handles to random people. For my gamers I will stress how when being on a stream or live and you are chatting with others don't share your age, real name, or where you live unless you personally know the other people on the game.

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Lesson Idea- The first lesson will be how to protect your self from cyberbullying and the outcomes of it.

Learning Objective- The 6th grade students will learn how to properly behave online.

Lesson Plan- I will start off by asking the kids how many of them use social media. Then ask who has ever seen hateful things on the internet. I would then ask them if they have ever had hateful and rude things said about them on the Internet. We would then transition into how serious cyberbullying is and how proper behavior online is crucial. The students will then go onto their computers and see how many links show up when they type in cyberbullying. After they have finished we would take a toll of how many of those links talked about how tragic cyberbullying and other inappropriate behavior has ended. Then I will pull up a video discussing proper behavior online for their age group. Especially social media and stress the importance of how once you put something out on the Internet or say something it is there forever.

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What has your research confirmed about your point of view regarding Netiquette and Digital Citizenship in terms of children, education and you as a teacher?

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What has your research confirmed about your point of view regarding Netiquette and Digital Citizenship in terms of children, education and you as a teacher?

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After my research on Netiquette and Digital Citizenship, I have come to realize it is so crucial to have when being a future teacher, working with children, and being a role model for them. Children need to learn that the internet is not what you think it is and it can turn bad very quickly. If I understand the proper ways to be on the internet, then I can teach my students that so they can get the best education I can give them. Being that role model for my students, I need to teach them that you need to be careful what you read, post, gossip about, and so much more because all of that can become very dangerous and not be good for them. With education being online a lot recently, I want to make sure my students are learning what they need to learn and not going off on websites and social media that is not good for them. If I can teach them the proper ways to use the internet and show them to have Netiquette and good Digital Citizenship, then I will feel accomplished and not worry about what could happen when things are done on the internet.

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What did you not consider prior doing your research?

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What I didn't consider prior to doing my research was how many rules there are to both Netiquette and Digital Citizenship. I have always know to be smart on the internet, never post something that will ruin my future, and to be nice. Something I didn't consider that were apart of these was to use of proper grammar. Grammar is huge in our world when it comes to education, jobs, and everyday life. If you don't use proper grammar on the internet, many people who want to hire you for a job may see that your grammar is bad and won't want to hire you. Another thing with grammar is that many children like to us abbreviations to things, like "idk" for "I don't know", this is something that younger children should stop doing because in the long run, they need to be focusing on using correct grammar and vocabulary. I never would have consider this to be a rule of Netiquette and Digital Citizenship, but I understand why it is crucial to be a rule.

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What are your thoughts about what you learned about Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?

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What are your thoughts about what you learned about Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?

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Prior to this class and my research, I have never heard of the terms Netiquette and Digital Citizenship. After learning what they both meant, I had an idea about it but never really went in depth about how important they are. Netiquette and Digital Citizenship is very important to have and understand when becoming a teacher. The internet is so big now-a-days in education that you need to make sure your students are doing the work that needs to be done, without being inappropriate on the internet. As a future teacher, I know what I should be telling my students when we use the internet, and some of the things will be, not everything you see on the internet is true, I will talk about cyberbullying, and also mention how anything you post online is there forever so be smart about what you post. When I was younger and just started using the internet, I wish these terms were used more so myself and my peers would truly understand the meaning of them and I think it would have made parents not so worried to allow their children on the internet.

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What did you not consider prior doing your research?

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I think that I did not consider how many aspects there are of Netiquette. I did not realize it consisted of the golden rule, cyberbullying, reporting negative behavior, and much more. This all just shows how we as educators have to do research on all these topics to better educate our students. The more that we are willing to learn, the more we can show the positive and negative behaviors that can occur online.

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What has your research confirmed about your point of view on Netiquette?

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What has your research confirmed about your point of view on Netiquette?

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After doing my research, I am only more adamant over the fact that this is a very important topic for all grade levels to learn. Especially in our day and age, we use the internet as a learning source everyday in classrooms all over the country. Teaching proper behavior should be a priority if we are going to continue using it like we do. If we teach it starting at a young age, children will better understand the importance of good behavior online.

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What are your thought about what you learned about Netiquette?

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What are your thought about what you learned about Netiquette?

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I was very interested to learn about Netiquette because before this class, I had never even heard the term. I think both Netiquette and Digital Citizenship are crucial for students and educators to learn. Implimenting them in our day to day lives as teachers will help the students get a better understanding of what is it. It is very easy for students to believe that because they are behind a screen, they can get away with a lot more compared to in person scenarios. Teaching Netiquette can show that this is not true and even help them to believe they do not want to even undergo this negative behavior.

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Lesson Idea- My next lesson for my third grade class will be about the power of words and what you should do when someone uses mean and hurtful language on the internet. This will cover the digital citizenship aspect.

Lesson Objective-

Understand that it's important to think about the words we use, because everyone interprets things differently.

Decide what kinds of statements are OK to say online and which are not.

Lesson Plan- I will start off my lesson talking about how some words that are used online may come off differently than what the word was intended to be. For example, if someone said as a joke "you are so annoying" over text, that person who received the text may take that to heart and be upset over it, when the sender truly just meant it as a joke.  I will then talk about how you need to think before you send. "If I send this, will it hurt someone's feelings?"

Once this introduction is over, I will have the students go back to their seats and discuss with their group words and sayings that would be said on the internet that might hurt someone's feelings. After they are done with that, they will all come and stand in a circle on the carpet and go up to each of their classmates and say one of the words or phrases they came up with. This will allow them to see and hear how hurtful these sound and show that it should never be said on the internet.

We will then come together as a group and have a discussion about what things are okay to say on the internet. We will come up with many ideas that I will make a poster out of. I will do the same like I did with my Netiquette lesson and hang up the poster once it's completed. The correct and nice phrases will be hung all year so the students will be able to look back and know that the power of words can change everything.

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Lesson Idea- My first lesson will be about how to use the internet in a safe and effective way.

Learning Objective- Third grade students will be able to gain knowledge on proper behavior when communicating online.

Lesson Plan- To start off my lesson I will talk to my third graders about how the internet is a huge part of our lives and our education. I will address the idea that when we are in school there can be no inappropriate behavior when using the internet, especially since at this age, this is when they start to explore the internet more than they should be. I will have the students follow along with me reading an article about what Netiquette is and why it is so important to have. After we read the article I will have a group discussion and ask the class a few questions. The questions I will ask are:

1. What rules should keep in mind when online?

2. What are some good things to do in your online communication?

3. What are some things to avoid when online?

Once we have this group discussion and the third graders are gaining a greater understanding about Netiquette, I will then do the activity.

Activity:
1. I will split my class up into groups of two. Using their chrome books, one person will send a message to his or her partner that violates email etiquette. Then, the other partner will have to ask the recipient to correct the message and return it to the sender.

2. Once the email etiquette activity is done, I will have students use a search engine to find some online FAQs. Each pair will write down three facts that they found and will share their favorite fact with the class.

3. I will then make an anchor chart about the facts the students found. The chart will be then hung in our classroom so we have the rules of Netiquette for the rest of the year.

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Lesson Plan- Cyberbullying, Kindergarten

Learning Objective- The Kindergarten students will be able to identify cyberbullying when they come across it online

Lesson Idea- I would start first by asking what they would do if someone was mean to them online. After getting an idea of their opinions, I would explain to them as a class what cyberbullying is and what is the correct way to handle it. While I am doing this I would have visual representations on the screen to help them better understand. After this, I would either read a book or display a video or both as there are many age appropriate resources I can use that would help me to really get what cyberbullying is through to them.

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Lesson One- Treating people how you want to be treated: Kindergarten

Learning Objective- The Kindergarten students will be able to determine the difference between positive and negative behavior when using the internet

Lesson Plan- I think that because Kindergarten is such a young age, it can be more difficult to teach them about these serious topics like netiquette. I would keep my lesson simple so it is easy for them to understand. I would have them come up with a list of positive behaviors and negative behaviors and write them in two columns on a big piece of paper. I would then add to the list on either side of some examples they did not think of as a class. I would then explain that the positive side is how we treat our classmates online, and the negative is how we do not because that is not how we would want to be treated. I would then hang the list in the classroom for future reference if needed.

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https://www.goguardian.com/blog/tips-to-be-a-good-digital-citizen

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Digital Etiquette for Being a Good Digital Citizen

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Being a good digital citizen can help you interact responsibly online. Learn what digital etiquette is and how it can improve your experience online.

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Just like in the real world, people also belong to one or more online communities in the digital world, which grants them their digital citizenship. As digital citizens, we have various rights and responsibilities; ideally, good online citizens should always act with respect for themselves and for the others. There are rules that dictate how we should act and behave so that everyone can stay safe and enjoy their use of the Internet:

Digital Dos:

Most of us are effective participants in the digital world, which means we post, comment and share photos, videos and other information about ourselves. Sometimes, this can be private or sensitive information that we don't share publicly, but only with a friend or a selected group. Nonetheless, we are not always safe from hackers and online predators, so the best way to protect ourselves is to post only those things we wouldn't mind everyone else seeing.

Report harmful online behavior affecting you or someone else, either to the site's authorities or to a parent or another adult you trust. Examples of harmful behavior include cyber bullying and online predators.

Basic digital etiquette says to treat others the way you want to be treated, i.e., be respectful, polite, and positive. Unfortunately, many Internet users fail to act this way consistently. Really good online citizens thank people who have helped them in any way, and do their best to help others in need.

Don't say anything online you wouldn't say if the person were standing in front of you. Take responsibility for your actions even if you are sitting behind your computer or Smartphone. Think twice whether you really want to say it, and consider that the other can read your online comment over and over, which can make it even more hurtful than if you have said it to their face.

Don't post photos and comments that you cannot take back once you change your mind. Posting something online probably means it will be there forever for others to see or read. So, if you are not comfortable with it, don't post it.

Don't share other people's creations without their permission. If you do share someone else's photos, videos, reports, blogs, articles, etc, in their entirety or just portions, ask permission first and give proper credit. Remember there are copyright laws that protect this type of content.

Read carefully the rules and guidelines of each site you use, be it a classroom forum or a social networking site. These are community-specific rules that you need to know and follow.

Practice safe online behavior. There are countless websites that offer useful Internet safety tips, but as a general guideline, never post or give your personal information, home/ school/ office address, passwords, etc. to someone you don't know in real-life or you've just met. Don't divulge this type of information about someone else, either.

Digital Don'ts:

Do you have anything to add for responsible digital citizenship? Please share them in the comments section below.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Being a Good Digital Citizen

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Netiquette refers to your Internet etiquette, or the way you behave online and on social media. Because the majority of online communication is completely non-verbal, you cannot see or use facial expressions or tone of voice to back what you are typing. Thus, something said sarcastically or tongue-in-cheek can be taken literally, creating serious social problems.

Also, the things you do and say online can come back to haunt you when you are ready to look for a professional position, because nothing posted on the web is completely private.

So how can you practice good netiquette? Here are some tips to help make your online communication clearer, more polite, and more professional:

1. Be Cautious with Sarcasm

Even if you have a sarcastic personality, be very cautious using it online. People cannot read your tone of voice or facial expressions, so that sarcasm is lost when you're typing. In fact, sarcastic comments have ruined friendships and caused serious disagreements online, all when the issue at hand was not actually something worth arguing over.

2. Never Send Spam

You hate junk emails. So do your classmates. You hate spammy posts circulated on social media. So do your classmates. Before forwarding or posting something, verify the source as credible. Stop circulating the chain letters and rumors that make the Internet a time waster.

3. Use Good Grammar

Yes, it may just be a forum post, but if it's filled with typos and poor grammar, it may reflect poorly on you as a student and future professional. Use proper language whenever possible, and avoid casual abbreviations (lol, ttyl, brb) that could be misunderstood or misinterpreted by some.

4. Consider your email address

From the address and subject line, your emails should reflect a high level of professionalism. The email address you use should be free of nicknames, slang, or strange spellings. Consider separate addresses for personal and professional use.

5. Avoid the Temptation to Over Share

Discussion forums can offer a chance to share your learning experiences with fellow classmates, as well as your instructor, but remember these are platforms for thoughtful, academic conversations.

Avoid posting personal information - like off-topic information about your day - or questions about your course performance that would be better suited to a direct email to your instructor.

6. Don't Type in ALL CAPS

In online communication, ALL CAPS is considered yelling. This is not a way to emphasize what you are saying. It is rude and can be considered offensive. If you need to emphasize something, use italics or bold typeface instead of all caps.

7. Practice the Golden Rule

When you are online, remember to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Treat people the way you would like to be treated, and you will avoid quite a number of potential problems. Remember, on the other side of that computer screen is a real person with thoughts and feelings just like you, so talk to them with kindness.

8. Return Messages Promptly

If someone sends you an email or an online message, send them a response quickly. If you cannot send a thorough reply, at least acknowledge that you received the message. People often wonder if their messages went through when they send them online, so when you send an acknowledgment they will have peace of mind that their message did, in fact, get received.

9. Respect the Privacy and Rights of Others

If you have someone's permission to share their words, then do so, but remember that people's words are their own property. Do not forward personal emails or share statuses without the original person's permission. If you know information about someone, do not share it online without asking them first.

10. Identify Yourself

Identify yourself in online communications, like email. Let the recipient know who you are. Don't forget to sign the email at the end. Treat the email with the same professionalism you would use with a written communication.

The power of the Internet has created a world where communication takes place through a screen, rather than in person. It's critical that you practice good manners and have your netiquette in hand every time you go online and interact with people.

For more tips for online students, explore the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Online Programs Blog, or follow us on Facebook - don't forget to choose " see first."

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Netiquette refers to your Internet etiquette, or the way you behave online and on social media. Because the majority of online communication is completely non-verbal, you cannot see or use facial expressions or tone of voice to back what you are typing.

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Do's of Digital Citizenship:
-Treat people how you would like to be treated. Make sure when you are using the internet as a learning source to treat the other students you come across with respect. If you would not want to see negative things about you online, do not post them about other people.
-Report negative content. Reporting negative content online can help diminish the amount that exists so future students do not have to come across it like you did.

Don'ts of Digital Citizenship:
-Don't believe everything that you read. There are a lot of things online that aren't true and it can give you false information. Make sure to search for the true facts and find credible sources.
-Don't post anything that you don't want to last forever. Always think before you post and make sure you are okay with that being on the internet forever. Once it is out you can never go back and delete it.

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Do's of Netiquette:
-Make sure to use good grammar. If you don't have good grammar it may reflect poorly on you as a future professional. Make sure to always use proper language and avoid casual abbreviations.
- Practice the Golden Rule. Remember to always treat others the way you want to be treated. Everyone has feelings and always make sure you are considering everyones feelings before you post something.

Don'ts of Netiquette:
-Plagiarize or steal. Plagiarism is the act of stealing someone else's work and claiming it as your own. This can lead to legal action being take which a chance of possible suing.
-Bullying. Bullying especially cyberbullying can lead to so many issues such as depression, self harm, or even suicide. Bullying is just something that shouldn't happen at all.

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What is NETIQUETTE? 📱 Internet Behavior Rules for Kids 💻 Episode 1

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Examples of Netiquette and Digital Citizenship with Explanations 

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Examples of Netiquette and Digital Citizenship with Explanations 

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What is the difference between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?

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What is the difference between Netiquette and Digital Citizenship?

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Digital Citizenship is using technology in the classroom in an appropriate and legal manner. On the other hand, Netiquette is proper etiquette on the internet and being respectful when on the internet. They are both similar because they both discuss the importance of respect on the internet in classrooms.
https://educatorpages.com/site/mrskate1teacher/pages/mrs-armstrongs-digicitizens

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Digital citizenship is known as someone who uses the internet on a regular basis. Someone who is a good digital citizen understands the right and wrong of the internet and they know how to make good choices with technology. This is very important when it comes to our students and some examples of being a good citizen are...

Being confident and capable of using information communication technologies

Using technology to participate in educational, cultural, and economic activities

Developing and using critical thinking skills in cyberspace

Using technology to relate to others in positive, meaningful ways

Respecting the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world

Contributing to and actively promoting the values of digital citizenship

https://www.pghschools.org/digitalcitizenship#:~:text=DEFINITION%20of%20Digital%20Citizen%3A%20A,good%20choices%20when%20using%20technology.

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Netiquette is known as the "rules" for good behavior and politeness. It is also called a persons internet etiquette. There are 10 rules of netiquette...

1. Make sure identification is clear in all communications.

2. Review what you wrote and try to interpret it objectively.

3. If you wouldn’t say it face to face, don’t say it online.

4. Don’t assume everyone understands where you’re coming from.

5. Don’t spam.

6. Use emoticons.

7. Respect others’ privacy.

8. Remember, if it’s on the internet, it’s everywhere.

9. Follow the rules.

10. Forgive and forget.

https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/october-2017/10-rules-of-netiquette-for-students.html

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Why is the learning and practice of netiquette and being a good digital citizen is important for children of all ages?

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Why is the learning and practice of netiquette and being a good digital citizen is important for children of all ages?

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Digital Citizenship and Netiquette are both equally important to teach students of all ages. It is crucial that students are using the internet to their advantage to help them learn and engage in their lessons. When used inappropriately, the internet can turn into a very negative thing, and will reduce the amount that a student can use it as a resource.