The internet is such a huge mass
of connection and it’s crucial that kids understand what it means to be
connected in the space. The right questions need to be asked to set them
thinking about their role in the space and the potential danger they are
setting themselves up for if they do not have a clear understanding of the
social media space they are on. As educators we also need to be familiar with
the entire digital ecosystem by being connected to a variety of online spaces.
We need to know the affordances and norms of one space to another. In this way,
we are at a better position when introducing different tools/spaces in the
classroom.
Just like you, I see a need to help teachers learn about the "complexities" of the digital space. Not sure how to do it though; but hope it would not sound too much like a "warning" about the what can go wrong online instead about its potential for good.
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