I know that technology has greatly impacted the education of students in K-12. In USA Today, I found an article about the negative aspects of technology in the classroom. A substitute teacher in Connecticut, Julie Amero, was convicted of exposing children to pornography. However, it was debated on how much control she had over the pop-ups and ultimately she was found not to have diligently tried to eliminate the pop-ups. She could face up to 40 years in prison. In the article, it talks about the Internet and how the Web browser can’t distinguish between what was intentionally clicked on and what was a pop-up. It also said that some pop-ups are never-ending loops that are sometimes impossible to stop.
I understand the reasons behind Mrs. Amero’s charges, but I do believe that some aspects of the Internet are hard to control. This made me think about my role as a teacher and how I can ensure my student’s safety when it comes to using the computer. I think that if I explore the sites I intend to use ahead of time, I will be able to guarantee that my students won’t see material unsuitable for their age. I found the whole article to be interesting and I think that Mrs. Amero should be punished, but 40 years in prison for a possibly uncontrollable pop-up is a little extreme. However, I do believe that teachers should never put their students in inappropriate situations and should be punished if found doing so. This article opened my eyes to the disadvantages to such a vast amount of information on the Internet. I wouldn’t think pornography would ever be an issue that is brought into the school, but again as wonderful as technology is, there are some faults.
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I agree with your view to a certain extent. I believe that the teacher should have installed the necessary software to help control pop-ups and should ahve had a better level of security. I also think the school should have played an active role in that as well. I think that if computers are going to be used it has to be a safe atmosphere for the students. I hope that the teacher does not go to prison for a uncontrollable pop up. If anything major she should be let go. I am wondering if she did take all the necessary precautions she could? I am wondering what if she did do you think she still would get punished. I also wonder if this happens quite often and if the schools rather than just the teachers should take more of an effort in the safety of the children.
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