This digital project was nothing new to me and my
group. We have done many projects together and are very cooperative with each other.
With this project, we decided to go with iconosites.com, which was something
new to all us. This tool was very easy and fun to use and the features that the
site provided were very entertaining. It made our presentation stand out in many
ways and I would definitely use this tool again in the future.
With
our topic digital safety and privacy, my group and I thought the five topics
went together very well and it was a very informative project overall. All the
topics kind of overlapped each other, which made the presentations flow easier
and made you comprehend the information more. It explained what digital safety
is and how students can avoid the different types of scams online and how to
tell a good site from a bad one. Students today can access the internet in many
different ways and educating them about the importance of digital safety and
privacy is something that should be taken very seriously (Common Sense Media,
2010). How students interact in the digital world and how they interpret the
things they see online can be very critical in terms of safety and privacy (Privacy
Matters, 2012). I think we covered most of the topics, in terms of the internet
and its reputation. That’s why as teachers, educating students and providing
them with the proper knowledge on these topics can really make a difference in
their lives.
Although
my group and I did not use Wiggio that often, it did help us communicate to
provide information for this project. We basically used it to set up dates and
times so that we could all meet as a group to work on the project. Wiggio is a
great tool to use when conducting group projects, but I would like to try some
other tools like ooVoo.com or any other video conferencing tool to use in the
future. I wouldn’t change anything with this assignment because it hits all the
target points in relation to the internet and what it’s all about. All the key
factors came into play and I thought it was a great presentation.
With all the different tools
available online, communication is evolving and it continues to expand and
create endless possibilities. The digital world can be a very difficult
environment to adapt to and without the proper guidance and knowledge, you
could get lost or into serious trouble. As future educators, we need to be up
to date with all the latest technology in order to make learning easy, fun, and
safe.
References
Common Sense Media. 2010. Help your kids stay safe
and secure in a 24/7 digital world. Retrieved
from http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/help-your-kids-stay- safe-and-secure-247-digital-world
Privacy Matters. 2012. Computer Hacking and Identity
Theft. Retrieved from http://www.privacymatters.com/identity-theft-information/identity-theft-computer-hacking.aspx
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