Describe the risks and possible consequences for children or young people using the internet‚ mobile phones and other technologies. Children encounter a large variety of risks when using the internet‚ Mobile phones and other similar technologies. The majority of people (Approximately 90%) when asked would mention the same big 3 concerns about their Child and the risks and consequences of them using the internet‚ mobile phones and other tech. They are Stranger Danger‚ Pornography and Bullying. These
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7.1 What are the risks involved in children and young people being on-line? What are the possible consequences? There are numerous risks involved with children and young people being on line. One of the main risks is that they may come across inappropriate material. This may range from age un-appropriate material to pornography and material that encourages dangerous and illegal activities. There is also the threat of ‘Grooming’. This is where a person or persons use chat rooms to make contact
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What are the benefits and risks of using the Internet as a source of information when writing assignments for Master’s programmes? Searching for information on the Internet is a methodology when writing essays for Master’s programmes. Obviously‚ both the advantages and disadvantages of this methodology can be found. The merits of using the Internet are obvious. It is very likely that MSc students are able to find more materials on the Internet quickly and conveniently. The huge amount of
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especially on social networking and video-sharing sites. Images and videos can be loaded from cameras and mobile phones. Some mobile devices enable users to upload images and videos directly to social networking sites. It is very important that children and young people consider and choose carefully what they share online with friends and the wider community on the Internet‚ especially as photos can be easily copied and changed. The convenience of mobile phones means it is easy
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Should children be allowed to own and use mobile phones? Mobile phones keep children safe Mobile phones keep children safer‚ as it is easier for parents to stay in touch with their children and for children to contact someone in an emergency. Through calls and texts‚ parents can know where their child is and be reassured that he or she is safe; all the while their children know they are never more than a phone call away from help. As Leslie Sharpe argues‚ ‘I wanted to ensure that they had a way of
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advantages for children to obtain mobile phones‚ as it is very convenient for a parent to be in contact with his child through out the day. It makes a parent feel more safer knowing he can reach his child immediately if something occurred or happened. On the other hand ‚ it offers emotional security for the child to know that he can take his phone and talk to his parents at any time. Also many teens see having a phone as part of fitting in with their friends. Twice as many children have cell phones now as
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Children Using Social Media Many children have access to the Internet whether it is by computer‚ smartphone‚ tablet or other different types of electronics. Parents allow their children access to the Internet‚ but a majority of parents don’t have control over their child’s usage. There are websites such as Facebook‚ Twitter‚ Tumbler and Instagram‚ in which many children under the age of 15 and under have profiles. Social media allows people to interact with other users‚ whether
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CHILDREN AND THE RISKS OF TECHNOLOGY The Internet can be a wonderful resource enabling children to research and find out many things. It allows emailing‚ uploading and downloading of information‚ pictures‚ gaming and networking. When used properly the web can be an incredible tool. Unfortunately there is always a down side to everything and used inappropriately can put children at risk. With the increase of social networking sites it is easy for children to give out to much personal information
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the internet use in American Schools. How educators use the internet to teach our children and how children learn using the internet. Research Using Internet The internet is an important tool for students to find and access information ranging in every subject they are learning. Understanding and using internet and other technological tools can enhance the quality of education our children receive. Research has shown that 87% of all youth between the ages of 12 and 17 use the internet‚ of
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Risk Assessment What is a Risk Assessment? It would be impossible to prevent every single minor bump and gaze but it is possible to eliminate most risks and protect children. Risk assessments have to be carried out in all public places‚ places of employment‚ care settings and similar to make sure that people are not injured unnecessarily. All day to day activities and environments have to have a risk assessment before children are involved. Risk assessments take into consideration:
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