The library downtown was offering a movie and discussion on "Growing up Online" You can find more information and an online version of the documentary at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/ It focused mostly on how to be a protective parent in technology without crossing lines of privacy. I think it would be important to show this movie to a parent who is not familar with technology to get them interested and asking questions to their kids about what they are doing online.
It also focused on a why kids and youth are getting online. Many kids feel rejected by their peers, and that they are just a "werido". In turn the internet gives them the knowledge to share their feelings and emotions on the net and connect with others like them.
By joining in on technology with youth, it makes it better to work with your kids than to just ignore that the internet (and text messaging) is just a passing fad.
After the "Growing up Online" movie and discussion, I also worked on doing reference checks for new incoming advisors. The applicants have given three names (references) to contact. My job was to fill out a worksheet, asking 8 questions regarding the applicant. My goal was to get at least one person for each applicant. I got all but 5 done, so I feel that I was very close to achieving my goal.
Tomorrow will be my last day of my internship. I will be going with Mark to see Kevin Gamble of E-Extension, and also get to sit in on a few committee meetings.
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