I know there is great debate about what should fall under the realm of the school and what shouldn't. As an educator, though, I can understand why many of the situations that were mentioned in this chapter resulted in action being taken. The problem is that many times, things that happen outside of school find their way into school. If a girl is being bullied by classmates on Facebook, that sort of thing never stays just on Facebook. It's discussed in school, and sometimes the bullying takes a physical form in school. So while the courts say that students should be able to speak freely outside of school on the internet, if it effects what takes place in school, then does that really count for what is being said here?
"Offensive content of all kinds is protected by the U.S. Constitution under the First Amendment." -- Chapter 7, pg. 128
I was completely shocked by this, especially by some of the examples that were given. I wouldn't have thought that some of these things would be protected by the Constitution. Like the making and selling of videos that show animal cruelty. It just seems crazy to me.
"It solves one of the big problems when engaging in discussion with young people: their tendency to repeat the same ideas over and over, even when the point has already been made." -- Chapter 7, pg. 132
I don't think this is just a problem when it comes to teens, but college kids as well. I remember being in seminars and the most common phrase spoken being "I agree with what so and so said" because they didn't really know what they were talking about or hadn't done the reading and happened to be called out in class. I was guilty of this a couple times, and being totally speechless when someone asked me for a reason why. So I do think this format and others like it for class discussions can be helpful.
Meme
I was thinking about how this chapter talked about how much people share things on Facebook, and how it talked about how some of those students complained about teachers and other students by making Facebook groups. This just seemed like a good example of this.
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI think that your meme goes perfectly with Chapter 7: Life Online. People use social media to post their feelings about everything. Your meme is clear and concise with what you are wanting your viewers to see. Students make pages online for other students to complain about different teachers and they don't understand the consequences that can come with that. I really liked your meme.
I think you did a great job with your meme! It's funny because it's true. We all know that person (or people) who post statuses like the one you described, complaining about the very vessel they are using to voice their complaint. Oh, the irony. :) This image of Willy Wonka is often used in sarcastic memes, so I think you chose the perfect image to drive your point home.
ReplyDeleteBrittany,
ReplyDeleteI love this meme!! It is so true, and as mentioned before, the irony!! I think some people use Facebook, particularly, to voice their opinions and complain. It seems that these things they are posting aren't really necessary. I think that this meme definitely conveys a clear, precise message and goes nicely with chapter 7. Nicely done!
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThis is something I think all of the time. I don't understand how people can do that. I actually have a hard time understanding why people will put personal, or post extremely emotional posts on social media.