Techno logic

This week in our technology class we looked at the use of 21st century learning within the classroom. 21st century learning involves integrating new skills in technology and learning into our core subjects. 

Learning about the use of technology in the classroom was more of a reflection for me. I was thinking about how technology has changed, not only from when I was a student, but even in the last few years. 

I get excited thinking about how many doors have opened for kids that did not exist before. Interacting with smart boards, ipads, web blogs, video conferencing, student forums... students have so many ways to access information and to share it in interesting ways. 

It also makes me aware of how students need to be taught how important it is for for them to break down the information that is being passed along to them. The internet can be full of different viewpoints and perspectives that may not be completely accurate. I think that if there was one important skill to pull from 21st century learning, it would be to teach students how to research and to keep themselves protected. 

What do you think? How can you effectively teach children about the darker side of 21st century learning?