subject: Today's Modern Classroom [print this page] Unfortunately, if we look hard enough, we will find that most everything, regardless of how insignificant, in our daily lives can cause us harm. While the computer has a wealth of good information, education value and some safe socializing sites that can be accessed; it has its share of damage that can to done to unsuspecting and uninformed users. Especially troubling is the danger of targeting us suspecting children by predators at some of these social media sites.
Any researcher is constantly reminded of all the information that is available to them on the Internet and how the web is a resource saver. As information changes and new things consume our time these changes are updated almost instantly on the web, making is fast and easy to get the latest information without having to drive or fly to where the action is. Make no mistake, the computer and web is a great educational tool for children and will keep them interested in learning for hours at a time.
If you are a resident of an area, where a land based phone line for Internet connection is still not available, especially in some of the highly developed countries where the area development has out paced some of the infrastructure necessities. But even in these circumstances there is still hope and options available through satellite broadband, making a Internet connection only a click away.
Making the classroom an exciting learning experience is now achievable with a Internet connection, a web-cam and some fun intrepid teachers. A 5th grader will easily learn about other 5th graders on the other side of the world. With this type of instant communication, snail mail is all but forgotten, while pen pals take on a whole new meaning, no matter if you are in North America, Asia or any of the other land masses that cover the planet, you are only a click away from your new friends.
These new technologies and the opportunities they bring, has open the doors to many avenues outside our children's own little worlds. Exposing them to these technological possibilities, with guidelines and support, they will be able to achieve anything they can imagine. What better way to start and complete a well rounded education, than with the help of the Internet.
