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Cyberbullying

I found the articles very upsetting.  I can not believe kids are doing this to one another.  This type of bullying was never really around when I was in high school, so it is fairly new to me.  I have never seen this behavior done before, but i have hear about it.  This type is not just picking on other peers at school, it is a more serious way of bullying that needs to be stopped.  

Today, kids have more access to different types of communication.  They can access it anytime they want through facbeook, myspace, AIM, text messaging and email.  The people who are producing these network systems should put security and limitations especially, to certain age groups who are joining.  I feel like there are no restrictions to who can and cannot join.  Anyone can make up and identity and lie about personal information which can cause serious problems. I know through being a member of facebook, that there are little restrictions of what can and can not be posted.  I also know people who have made up false names and are trying to be someone else which they are allowed to do.  

Schools and parents should take a stand to stop cyberbullying from continuing.  There should be lessons on bullying to make every student realize how it feels and what it can emotionally do to a person.  If kids are more aware of what they are doing, it might be a start to helping the problem.   

The Net Generation Goes to College

In the article "The Net Generation Goes To College,"  it talks about how the new generation of students are learning differently than earlier generations.  The new generation of students are using more technology to learn instead of traditional methods.  Their assignments are off the computer instead of books, writing on a computer rather than pencil and paper, etc.  I grew up in this generation of learning with more technology, but not as much as students are using today.  I know at this day and age, we are switching to technology as our teaching tools but I don't necessarily agree with it.  I like the traditional way of teaching.  Our generation is beginning to substitute going outside and playing to video games, and computers for their activities.   I think we should let younger students use technology in moderations because they need to develop normally and this won't happen if everything goes technical.  In college, I think computers are technology are a great learning tool.  Students can stay in contact with other students and teachers without any problem.  I believe technology is very important in higher education because in the business world, you need to be prepared for it.  I just don't think young children should spend all their time on it.