Organization: Hawaii Dept. of Education Address: Office of Personnel Services. Certification and Development Unit., Room 301. PO Box 2360 City/State/Zip: Honolulu, HI 96804 Phone: 808-586-3276
2. The Digital Youth Network uses a social network for kids to provide each other with meaningful feedback. What are the benefits of doing this online versus in person?
3. Do you agree that the way people learn is different today than it was in previous generations? Why, or why not?
I came across a post on edutopia.com that asked the question about what type of filters were being put on the new mobile devices that everyone is using. Many older computers are now being replaced with iPads or Droid Tablets, and often children have their own that they bring in from home to use.
The question is again about internet safety and what can and cannot be filtered, and whether or not having mobile devices in school pose any type of safety risk. I can see the enormous benefit and convenience of using these devices now, but I can also see the potential dangers. These wireless devices require their own data plan that uses a connection outside of the schools wireless network. That being said, I'm curious as to how they will address these problems in the future.