Combat Digital Divide
         The digital divide is the gap between individuals and communities that have access to information technologies and those that don't.
         To bridge the gap of the digital divide we must create new innovative solutions to the pervasive problems of poverty.We must educate and empower the young,the old,the rich,and the poor.When this is done our economies become stronger,our advances come quicker.Our hungry eat and our sick get better.Working together on a global level we can correct bad legislation,create new affirmative legislation,gain a better use of current technologies and innovative new ones.
Reference
  http://www.academia.edu/6642754/The_Digital_Divide_Causes_and_Solutions

 Combat Addiction
            Technology addiction is not just a phase. It’s real, it’s happening and it’s spreading like a virus. So what can we do about this new epidemic, and how can we release our attachment to tech?
Here are some tips that can possibly help:
Eliminate rather than streamline wherever possible
Learn moderation and limit your use of technology; experiment with short periods of inaccessibility or electronic free time
Set time limits when using your technology
Write a “Not-to-do list.”
Make a list of things you could do instead of being on your device(s) and try to do them in your spare time
Go Green. Choose outdoor activities instead of technology.
Find your pleasure point.
Hire a virtual assistant to take care of some of your work that involves technology
Find a buddy or accountability partner to help you with your problem.
The more aware you are about your relationship with technology, the more empowered you become.
Reference
 http://productivityplayground.com/2013/06/technology-addiction-9-ways-to-overcome-it/

Combat Bullying
          Bullying does not always happen in person. Cyber bullying is a type of bullying that happens online or through text messages or emails. There are things you can do to protect yourself.
Always think about what you post. You never know what someone will forward. Being kind to others online will help to keep you safe. Do not share anything that could hurt or embarrass anyone.
Keep your password a secret from other kids. Even kids that seem like friends could give your password away or use it in ways you don’t want. Let your parents have your passwords.
Think about who sees what you post online. Complete strangers? Friends? Friends of friends? Privacy settings let you control who sees what.
Keep your parents in the loop. Tell them what you’re doing online and who you’re doing it with. Let them friend or follow you. Listen to what they have to say about what is and isn’t okay to do. They care about you and want you to be safe.
Talk to an adult you trust about any messages you get or things you see online that make you sad or scared. If it is cyber bullying, report it.
 Reference
http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/what-you-can-do/

   Ethical use of Media and Information
         Internet ethics means  acceptable behaviour for using internet. We should be honest, respect the rights and property of others on the internet.
Acceptance
One has to accept that Internet is not a value free-zone .
Sensitivity to National and Local cultures
It belongs to all and there is no barrier of national and local cultures.
While using e-Mail and chatting
Internet must be used for communication with family and friends.
Pretending to be someone else
We must not use internet to fool others by pretending to be someone else.
Avoid Bad language
We must not use rude or bad language while using e-Mail, chatting, blogging and social networking.
Hide personal information
We should teach children not to give personal details like home address, phone numbers, interests, passwords.
While Downloading
Internet is used to listen and learn about music,It is also used to watch videos and play games  We must not use it to download them or share  copyrighted material.
Supervision
You should know what children are doing on the internet and the sites they visit on the internet and should check with whom they are communicating.
Encourage children to use Internet
We must encourage children, students and others to gain the knowledge from the internet and use it wisely.
Access to Internet
The internet is a time-efficient tool for everyone that enlarges the possibilities for curriculum growth.
Reference
http://infosecawareness.in/parents/internet-ethics-and-rules
   
    Opportunities and Challenges of Media and Information                                              The internet opens the door to new information sources but finding the right information can be a challenge, writes Jay Katzen of Elsevier
Webster’s dictionary defines “breakthrough” as ‘a sudden advance, especially in knowledge or technique.’ Any researcher, however, can tell you that there is nothing “sudden” about these advances. The amount of time and energy invested to bring the thinking forward in one’s field, much less create a significant discovery, is enormous. Dedication and patience have always been required, but now new tools and technologies are becoming increasingly critical to success.
Reference

https://www.researchinformation.info/feature/technology-brings-challenges-and-opportunities-information  

  

       Mary Joy V. Racho        Gr.XI-Socrates