With Great Accessibility Comes a Need to be Responsible
There are so many different systems that can be implemented or otherwise used to aid classroom education both inside and outside of school.
With these options comes a greater need for safety however -- students need to learn the "do's and don'ts of the internet. These include such things as accepting files from unknown sources, following prompts to provide sensitive/account related data, and attempting to circumnavigate firewalls put in place by the school. While a precious few of these (see firewalls) are sometimes used to restrict student access to distracting materials, all of them have their place to ensure student safety and security.
Digital Citizenship
Considering the overwhelming amount of freedom that comes with access to the internet, and in particular the even greater amount when allowed to operate as an anonymous citizen in such an environment, the best way (and in some cases, perhaps the only way) to prevent misbehavior and misuse of power by these leaning, growing students is teaching them proper digital citizenship. That is, teaching them a code of ethics and responsibilities to follow when online not too dissimilar from those that they follow in their daily lives. This includes the use of their technology wisely, safely, ad being responsible for their actions, including, but not limited to non-participation in digital piracy, as well as working to avoid and stop cyberbullying.
Summary
All in all, this chapter included a much-welcome emphasis on efficient website design, as well as application of various web-based materials in the classroom. All useful and important information to take into account when planning the use of these materials.
References:
Roblyer, M. D. (2016). Integrating educational technology into teaching (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
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