Introduction to ADED1P32 Janani. S

My intention of this blog is to express my own thoughts and creativity. This blog is needed for the course of ADED 1P32. This is a stepping stone for us discover the root of digital world and this allows us to build networks, express our professionalism and create new opportunities.

Srilanka

Hi my name is Janani Sundaralingam I was born in Srilanka known as a beautiful country or an island. One of the most admirable place for tourist to visit. In most cases tourist are astonished by the natural beauty and countless things to do see, discover, eat and experience.

This is my first year at Brock University and my intention is to become a neuropsychologist. I would like to get involved with the researchers and diagnose a treatment for the people who are suffering from mental illness.  I came to Canada in the year of 2002 and I am honored to be part of this multicultural country. After meeting many people from different ethnicity, I realized that there is no room for any racism. Everyone was being treated equally despite of their background.

Now days everything is revolved around technology and internet is becoming one of the important tool for everyday use. We need internet to do everything for school, work, online banking, social media, network and list continues. Some of the advantages of having access to internet you can find information on almost anything you desire, powerful search engines, online banking and people rely on internet for almost everything. However disadvantages can also accumulate by having access to internet, illegal activities can expand rapidly. Hackers can create viruses that can get into your personal computer and ruin valuable data or steel your personal information, people waste their time on social media especially teenagers and spamming.

Footprints 

Digital immigrants are being their victims and in today’s world it became much harder to distinguish between a fake account and a real website. Strangers can have accesses to our foot prints that we are leaving behind and not everyone is aware of this. This basically means that you are unintentionally leaving traces of your personal information and a third person can simply hack into your system without your own knowledge. 

 This doesn't sound too safe even though there are ways that you can protect your system, but how many people are actually aware of that? Another disadvantage is Radiation, I came across this neat YouTube video which explains the electromagnetic radiation that we are creating every day and how it affects our health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQryZbxlqXI

Disadvantages

It is crucial to learn about all the nine elements to attain the digital citizenship. Towards the end ADED online course I am confident that I will have a clear understanding of nine elements. “Digital Access, Digital Commerce, Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, Digital Etiquette, Digital Law, Digital Rights and Responsibilities, Digital Health and Wellness, lastly Digital Security (Self Protection)” (Ribble. 2011).

Cause of Radation 

Two elements that stood out the most for me was the “Digital Literacy is to understand the basics browsers, search engines, download engines, and email” (Ribble. 2011). “Examples of Inappropriate and appropriate Digital Literacy and digital keywords” (Ribble. 2011). I believe that each individual who are using internet should have an idea of Digital Literacy.

 Also Digital Health and Wellness is the most important element. “Internet addiction can cause both psychological and well as physical problems” (Digital citizenship in schools p. 38). I found some ways that radiation can be avoided,so that we can all maintain a healthy environment. Avoid electric blankets, water beds, and electric heating pads, Move the clock away or get a battery-powered clock LED flat screen TVs are the best option; old-style TVs give off more radiation, and unplug electrical devices within 6 feet of the bed.

I had an amazing time reading each individual’s blog everyone had a chance to express their opinions. I ‘am hoping to learn about the positive aspect of the Digital world and find ways to eliminate all the negative attributes. In the process of discovering more.

  

1.  Is enough time devoted to learning how to sue the technology tools in the classroom?
2.   How can student be physically affected by technology or injured?