Dangers of Online Posting

The dangers that come with posting online are a real and constant threat. This threat is multiplied when children are involved. Once something is posted online, it is forever on the internet. Predators are everywhere and the internet is no exception. I believe there are several precautions that we can take to protect our children from these dangers.
First, I believe it is paramount to teach our children about online safety. Things such as never posting their whereabouts, being mindful of the photos they post to social media, and keeping personal information private can go a long way. In this case, I believe prevention is key.
Another precaution to take is to maintain tabs on what our children are doing. Technology has given us the advantage of parental controls, but these are not fail proof. We need to know what our children are doing online in order to protect them.
In addition, utilizing the parental controls that are available can help promote online safety. By keeping children from visiting websites that they shouldn't be, we are helping to keep them safe online.

YouTube Video

For my YouTube video project, I plan to explore why future students should choose Pulaski Tech. I chose this subject because it was the only one that made sense for me; I am not close enough to campus to do a tour, and because I am only in my first semester I do not know enough about the Education department or the ECD department to adequately explore their good qualities. I have been planning my video to be more fun than formal. The planning portion of the project is what will come easy for me. The difficulty in the project will be in the execution of my ideas and editing the video to be exactly how I want it to be. I am looking forward to the finished product.

What Makes Ten?

While perusing YouTube I found several educational videos that would be suitable for the classroom. While I usually only watch funniest home videos on YouTube, I had not put much thought into the fact that it can be educational and a real asset in the classroom until I read the chapter. Once I started browsing on YouTube I came across several videos, channels, and playlists that are full of awesome content that could help making learning fun and easier for visual learners. The video above is only one example of what I found.