11.24.2014

Module #10

In "The Internet of Things",  Dr. John Barrett talks about how in the future, we can be connected to anything and everything with the use of smaller and smaller microtechnology. He tells about all the good that can come from this, which I think can be very helpful in our everyday lives. He also tells about ways that it can cause harm to us. 

The internet today already comes with many headaches and problems that without the internet, we wouldn't have to deal with; but the good that the internet creates, I believe, far outweighs the bad. I don't think anybody would argue that we should get rid of the internet because we are able to work through the negative issues in order to fully utilize it.

In reguards to cyberbullying, it is just like any other problem we've had. There was fraud before cyberfraud, identity theft before cyber-identity theft, and there was bullying before there was cyberbullying. Although the internet of things may come with some negative issues, we as a society has always figured out how to deal with them, and we will continue to do so. And I for one am excited to see what the future will bring.

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11.14.2014

Number of children who are victims of cyberbullying doubles in a year


Poll finds 35% of 11- to 17-year-olds bullied online, as fears grow over number of young teenagers using dating app Tinder

11.09.2014

Can a conversation stop the problem


Do you think that seminars in school could help those who are affected by cyber bullying to come forward or those who bully, to stop? Or do you think it would take more?

11.02.2014

In the News





I think it's awesome that she is able to laugh about it rather than get upset over it, what do you think?

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by Kristine Webb