Online communication tools are important in a variety of different ways. There are many benefits to using online communication tools. For example, many people can communicate with each other in different countries around the world, have conferences, and participate in group discussions. Online communication platforms are set up to communicate not only through text but also through video, and other interactive forms as well. For example, some online communication tools allow groups to log in and share information and brainstorm ideas by writing or drawing on the same type of virtual whiteboard.
I think online communcation tools are also beneficial because it allows people to connect with each other in real-time when they cannot interact in the same physical space. Many mobile devices and programs allow video communication with each other. Probably one of the most popular communication tools used is Facebook. Edmodo is an educational tool that is similar to Facebook, the popular social networking site. These communication sites allow people to access information and read collections of discussions on their own time, and postings are saved in chronological order. From these, the user can access photos, see updates to the site, add classmates or friends, and share information on discussion boards.
Comprehensive Assignment:
Look carefully at your classroom’s computers, or think of a classroom computer lab that you have interacted with in the past. Discuss the types of security you have in place to prevent malicious software and/or hackers and cite any areas of concern
I have 4 student computers in my classroom. They are set up on the school's network and managed by our school's technology director. Once a week all computers are updated, scanned, and checked for malicious software and viruses. Since I have been teaching, we have had very few issues with viruses. I believe this is because the district technology department monitors our computers closely and is quick to find and remedy any issues before they become critical to our network. As far as hackers, we haven't had many in the past 5 years to my knowledge. Some students have mentioned their hacking abilities in conversations I've overheard, but it is usually something they've seen before in an online tutorial. Our district monitors closely and are able to see foreign computers on the network and alert or stop any activity before it is detrimental.
There are search filters in place on the computers as well. Those were not as tightly controlled last year as they are this year, but they have restricted anything that may lead students onto a questionable site. For example, Flikr is restricted because students can navigate through photos that may not be managed well enough, and stumble onto inappropriate images.
I have 4 student computers in my classroom. They are set up on the school's network and managed by our school's technology director. Once a week all computers are updated, scanned, and checked for malicious software and viruses. Since I have been teaching, we have had very few issues with viruses. I believe this is because the district technology department monitors our computers closely and is quick to find and remedy any issues before they become critical to our network. As far as hackers, we haven't had many in the past 5 years to my knowledge. Some students have mentioned their hacking abilities in conversations I've overheard, but it is usually something they've seen before in an online tutorial. Our district monitors closely and are able to see foreign computers on the network and alert or stop any activity before it is detrimental.
There are search filters in place on the computers as well. Those were not as tightly controlled last year as they are this year, but they have restricted anything that may lead students onto a questionable site. For example, Flikr is restricted because students can navigate through photos that may not be managed well enough, and stumble onto inappropriate images.
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