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John Vandercar
IS THE INTERNET MAKING CHILDREN LAZIER?
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The Internet: Tool for Efficiency or Higher
Learning?
The Internet has become a permanent part of daily life.
How is this affecting grade school children?-Access-Emotional effects-Development
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ACCESS (-)
Internet access during school:-Cheating on Tests/Quizzes via phones
Homework:-Quick and easy research with minimal reading-Plagiarism-Shortcuts
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ACCESS (+)
Internet access during school:-Educational websites can be much more engaging than textbooks-Internet allows for usage of authentic tools in the classroom
At home:-Exposed to a wealth of knowledge-Always learning about new topics
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EMOTION
“Your Phone vs. Your Heart”-More time spent alone with technology lessens ability to connect with others
-Growing children need social interaction
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Development
Too much time spent on the Internet can be damaging to the minds of growing children-Cyber bullying-“Bad stuff” on social networks
Not the Internet’s fault, parents should stay involved with their children
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MEDIATIONIn School:-Collect phones and other electronic devices during tests and quizzes-For research assignments, strike a balance between physical and digital sources required
At Home:-Keep parents informed to encourage children judicious use of Internet tools
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WORKS CITED
Bybee, R.W., J.C. Powell, and L.W. Trowbridge. “The Future of Computer and Internet Use in Schools.” Education.com. Education.com, Inc., n.d. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. Fredrickson, Barbara L. “Your Phone vs. Your Heart.” The New York Times. The New York Times Company, 23 Mar. 2013. Web. 9 Apr. 2013.Kurtz, Dahlia. “Is technology making students lazier?” The Toronto Sun. Sun Media Corp., 3 Sept. 2012. Web. 29 Mar. 2013.“Modern Technology on Children Development.” Acme Articles. Acme-Articles.com, 2 Feb. 2013. Web. 4 May 2013. Wilson, Lee. “Is the Internet Making Kids Smarter? - The Brain Doctor Weighs In.” The Education Business Blog. Headway Strategies, 7 Jan. 2011. Web. 29 Mar. 2013.