What have you learned about issues on cyber-wellness in Singapore? by Fenny Fong https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow Reflection Board en-us 2017-09-14 15:42:21 UTC 2017-09-15 02:00:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/91810442/4eab4ab0d7f4cb776574703dd4e24fd6/giraffe_icon.svg Fen fennyfong7 https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187631902 1. Balanced use of ICT: do not be ignorant about ICT tools, and do not be addicted to them

2. Online identity and online relationships: need to find a balance between revealing too little or too much personal information and also to manage distance with online acquaintance.

3. Etiquette: tactfulness in expressing one’s opinion, respectfully consider other’s POV.

4. Cyber-bullying: anonymity in online social media platforms foster cyber-bullying, as the bully felt that they are protected by the smokescreen of anonymity. Therefore, educators and parents should work hand in hand to groom children and youth to be discerning and tactful in expressing their thoughts on these online media platforms.

]]> 2017-09-14 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187631902 Fenny fennyfong7 https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632127 In addition to these common issues, we are nowadays faced with the threat of online radicalisation as extremist views are rampant and easily accessible online. Therefore, teachers need to teach and advise students to be discerning on the type of articles/ news they have access to or read on a daily basis. ]]> 2017-09-14 15:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632127 Fen fennyfong7 https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632781 Useful measures to prevent misuse of ICT tools and online platforms, among others include the need for teachers to keep in touch with current trend. Young people nowadays like to use Sarahah to post queries and question. Perhaps teachers could use that in class as well. Additionally, it is the onus of both the parents and teachers to teach students to build a balanced views of the world, through objective portrayal of media usage.]]> 2017-09-14 15:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632781 Fen fennyfong7 https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632993 Lastly, some remediation measures include the need to have viable options to replace online activity time or propose useful online activities (such as reading news, researching, etc), teach a child to self-regulate their behaviour when they use online media/ social media. This require them to be aware of their world views, and to also understand that other people are entitled to their opinions. Through this, they would thus be able to regulate their expressions or opinions online after taking into account others’ points of view. 

]]> 2017-09-14 15:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187632993 Fari https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187636084 One remediation strategy focuses on replacing online activities with real-life meaningful activities. This reminds me of the 21cc element of authentic learning.  
We must create a strong and holistic social support system to address the issues]]> 2017-09-14 16:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187636084 Fari https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187637062 Critical thinking skills are necessary for children and the young to prevent the misuse of online platforms. Parents and teachers have the responsibility to teach these skills so that they will be able to use cyber platforms responsibly ]]> 2017-09-14 16:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187637062 Fari https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187638204 - A balanced lifestyle is essential to prevent an internet addiction (don't let them be overly dependent on online platforms and the Internet)
- Netiquette is a difficult issue to handle. Without netiquette, cyber-bullying has a higher possibility of occurring 
- Anonymity is dangerous. People usually take advantage of the apparent anonymity online to say or do whatever they want without considering the consequences]]> 2017-09-14 16:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187638204 Jerrine jerrine_tan https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187659245 - We need to ensure positive well-being of internet users and understand the norms of appropriate online behaviour. 
- There is a need to achieve a balanced lifestyle and avoid excessive internet addiction 
- We need to be aware of cyber wellness etiquette and not use the space to publish thoughts and feelings recklessly ]]> 2017-09-14 16:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187659245 Jerrine jerrine_tan https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187660130 Teachers have an important part to play to be aware and keep abreast of the current online trends. We can also engage in conversation or case studies objectively to educate our students on cyber wellness. ]]> 2017-09-14 16:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187660130 Jerrine jerrine_tan https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187661303 - Understand intrinsic motivation of the students online and translate it to real-life scenarios to prevent them from being too caught up online 
- Work with various stakeholders to address the problem while maintaining confidentiality ]]> 2017-09-14 16:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187661303 Jerrine jerrine_tan https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187662360 - Students nowadays have a lack of focus (8 seconds) which is drastically shorter than in the past. Therefore, we have to change the way we connect with students. 
- The prevalence of anonymous messaging platforms encourages even more cyberbullying, online relationship and aggressive behaviour ]]> 2017-09-14 16:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187662360 Catherine catherinemaytang https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187680252 - Inability to discern and separate real-life from the cyber-world can result in severe repercussions
- Netizens often forget that expressing their opinions and views on the internet can be just as or even more damaging than expressing them in real life
- Take advantage of the anonymity that the internet offers to engage in cyber-bullying]]> 2017-09-14 17:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187680252 Catherine catherinemaytang https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187683039 It is imperative that teachers impart to their students critical media literacy so that students will be able to discern and perceive fact from fiction, and view information from the internet with a critical eye. 

]]> 2017-09-14 17:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187683039 Catherine catherinemaytang https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187684321 Stress the importance of establishing/maintaining relationships not just via online platforms/social media but also in real life.

Initiate fun and meaningful activities in the real-world context to help them detach themselves from the virtual world]]> 2017-09-14 17:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187684321 Felicia feliciafookk https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187792733 - The anonymity that the internet offers fosters cyber-bullying. 
- Students might get addicted to video gaming.
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- ]]> 2017-09-15 01:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187792733 Felici feliciafookk https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187799024 - Teachers not only have to be good role-models regarding social wellness etiquette, 
-Replace online activities with real life meaningful activities
-Teachers to create strong social network system.
- Teachers must understand their intentions and motivations. ]]> 2017-09-15 02:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fennyfong7/8drvh1uai9ow/wish/187799024