Teaching is a balance of appropriateness and relevancy. However, safety is always a must and a big part of the teaching and learning process, we should always consider safety precautions most especially in teaching students thru online or using the digital world. Internet gives students power to explore the outside world and with that power comes with a great responsibility. Firstly, implement a safety precautions measures to limit and manage the use of technological tool in instruction. We should inculcate in their minds on how to use and not to abuse the internet and also restrict some website that leads them to inappropriateness and irrelevancy such as recommending browsers with a shield-up that blocks creepy things and cross-site trackers. Teach them also to use strong password and not to publicize important information about themselves. Recommend them to practice safe browsing and keep their privacy settings on. Also assure them that their connection is secure and other anti-virus program is up to date because a proper guidance is always a key for them to learn effectively. And that should how we teach students about online safety.
Being safe on the internet is very important, and can prevent problems. The internet can be a great source for people but it is also very important that you know how to protect yourself online.
There are certain things that you shouldn’t post online, in order to keep them safe. Like, personal information and other that is related to you. It is also important that if you notice something or someone suspicious, you should leave already or block them. Always remember that unexpected things can always happen online. Privacy is the most important thing to remember while surfing the internet. Make sure that you wouldn’t let yourself exposed online. Always remember that bad people are just around and seem to be warm and friendly. So better, not trust anyone you just met online. Always clear your history and keep your phone clean.
Internet can be considered the most influential platform yet, as everything may change with just one click. It is becoming the ground zero for intense bullying and allowing sensationalism and misinformation to spread fast that can either build us or tear us down, knowing its power, may we utilize digital world to encourage, value and inspire lives instead of dissemination of false information and humiliating others. We really have to be vigilant to avoid it. Furthermore, media is a powerful thing and as a user, we should how to take responsible for it. We should make smart decisions. We can make a change and stop cyberbullying through inspiring, guiding, influencing, and serving as a great role model for everyone. We should utilize the use of digital world to feed minds with awareness and positivity and make this a better place for everyone. Cyberbullying is a real challenge, but with love, compassion and empathy we believe that we can lessen this.