Networking Communication Technology for Learning Reflections
As this semester comes to a close, it is time to reflect on what I've learned. The aspect I've learned most this semester was centered around the social implications of networking technology. With limited legal oversight of the internet, there are numerous ways in which our online identities are leveraged by enterprises to their own end. Legal issues surrounding ownership of online identities are also of interest. In the educational arena, I learned a lot about predatory practices against minors and the steps school systems take to protect their students. For example, most K12 schools with which I've become familiar through my classmates, provide Chromebooks for their student body. These have the benefit of being less expensive and more customizable than iPads. They can be customized for various levels of security. There are always issues surrounding support and upgrades as new threats are discovered. Simultaneously, questions arise about how to prepare young learners to be