PLE WEEK SEVEN!!!

I completed all of the article readings.

For my #5 article I choose to read "Rated A" by Marvin J. Ashton.

This article brought up a great deal of many points. It discussed how rating or being graded is an inherent part of our society today. In school we all strive to get A's for grades,but the focus on the world has shifted away from A Grades to X rated movies or books. Society is shifiting away from what is good and wholesome and producing increasing and alarming numbers of movies, books, and images that are not wholesome. A and x are almost at opposite ends of the spectrum, and the article forces us to reflect on what end of the spectrum you will ultimatley stand on.

This article provides flat out suggestions for parents, children and youth. So if I follow what the article suggests, as a parent I am encourgaged to be concerned and involved with what my children view or read. I am encouraged to help them pick out uplifiting media pieces for them.

As a youth I am encouraged to take the time and consider what I am watching, viewing or reading.

When families and friends shun x rated films, they are essentially turning away from Satan and towards the Lord. When everyone is united in a common good the Lord will bless them.

I watched a variety of different clips.
I think that I enjoyed watching those found on Netzsmartz the best. The BYU animation one was interesting. I also watched portions of the frontline broadcast, which was really interesting. These clips have helped make me just aware of technology my future students will be. While I like to consider my self fairly technology savy, I know how to text, use facebook, send emails, and use dvds the students now are so much better acquainted with technology then I am. Technology will be an extremely beneficial tool to use in the classroom.

I shared some of the Netzsmartz resources with my 16 year old sister. This was a postive experience,while my sister rolled her eyes at me claiming to alreay know internet safety I think that she enjoyed the experience and learned new things.

I have posted links to some of these resources.