Accepting Technology In Schools

Friends and relatives” (Mickelson, 2007). In other words, this gives the parents the opportunity to feel anonymous while still having a voice, this is very important for parents who go through these issues because it gives you a way to connect with other parents who go through similar issues (Haythornthwaite, 2007).
We live in a generation where students want to learn more information on subjects given in school, but sometimes teachers are not able to answer questions because of the rules given by the Department of Education. By allowing technology in schools we are giving children the opportunity to grow and become independent (Gooden, 2006). For example, in the Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration, Gooden explained that “No longer are students …show more content…
Giving children the opportunity to learn about the benefits and the negatives allows children to feel more independent while still allowing open invitation discussions on what they are learning (Barreto, 2011). “During this period it is therefore critical that parents explain to their children that internet access is not a right but a privilege” (Barreto, 2011). So basically when we allow children to know about the benefits about technology teaches them that they are privileged for having it. “In addition, during this period, the concepts of privacy and digital safely should be introduced. Children 's limited knowledge of cause and effects sets the stage for many opportunities for shared conversations about technology, as email accounts are created; computer privacy settings and passwords are established” (Barreto, 2011). So when we allow children to use technology correctly we can benefit in the child 's thirst for knowledge by giving them the opportunity to start conversations with their parents (Barreto,