Three issues shaping the role of technology in education today are privacy and safety, viruses and hacking, and the role of distance education. Privacy and safety, as many students now are going online and spending a tremendous a lot of time on the internet, we as parents can't be too cautious. Children need to be extremely cautious what they say and be sure of who they are talking to online. Parents need to pay attention to their children because of online predators such as with facebook.
Viruses and hacking is very common. If your computer becomes infected this can cause major problems for someone. Hackers try to get in and get your information. Make sure you have firewalls, virus protected software, and spyware on your computers to prevent such things happening. Distance education can be great if you do not live near a college and you can very flexible hours.
There are several things that have been helpful with the technology in today's world. Wireless internet has been a major accomplishment in today's world. People and students can take laptops everywhere they go. Cell phones have come a long way. You are easily able to be contacted. Everyone from the youngest to the oldest have cell phones. Most phones you have internet connection. Promenthem Boards in the classrooms, wow these are awesome and the children love them. Whatever you have on your computer you can have right up on the whiteboard. Technolgy has come so far and who really knows what the future holds.
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