Communication in Technology

Some people say that with all the technology we have available today, we rely too much on our texting, emailing, and phone-calling for communication with other people. These people feel that using technology to communicate is impersonal and also that the writing skills of today's students are declining. I believe that today's communication via technology can sometimes be impersonal, but often feels genuine, as though the conversation is happening in person. As to the declining writing skills, I believe that students today are learning to express themselves in texts and posts using slang and abbreviations that at times carry over inadvertently into their formal writing, where it is not acceptable. So, in certain situations, yes the writing skills of students today are declining, if only slightly.

Online Safety

There have been lots of news stories lately about computer hackers, as well as people who's identity has been stolen. There are many good tips for how to avoid having things like this happen to you. Ask yourself: "Do I know and trust who I’m dealing with – or what I’m sharing or downloading? How will I feel if my information ends up somewhere I didn't mean for it to be?" Remember, Your actions online can and will have consequences in the live world, your posts are out there for good, the things you post may have a bigger audience than you think, and always  get the OK of someone else before posting videos or pictures with them in it. Be cautious, be critical, and make sure your passwords and devices are secure all the time, and you can successfully avoid cyber attacks, online bullying, hackers, and stolen identities.

Here is the link to the pdf about online safety that I used as my source: http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/pdf-0006-living-life-online.pdf