How Technology Has Changed Us

This article is basically saying that technology nowadays has changed our lives so much. It is second nature to just look something up on the internet if we're not sure about something. Also, for students, they get to use technology in different ways to benefit them. Using technology has also made different tasks a lot easier, and cheaper. The article I found and read will be in the link below.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/11256382/How-technology-has-changed-student-life.html

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Digital Citizens

I think it is easier to be mean to someone online that offline. Mostly because the bully may not have the actual guts to say it to their face. Also, there isn't much you can do about it online. Being nice and being careful what we say to people online, is really important. If you wouldn't want someone to be mean to you, then you shouldn't do it to them. And if someone is mean to you online, just tell a trusted adult, or other guardian you may have. Don't respond to the other person as it will only make matters worse, usually. We should always remember to treat people the way we would want to be treated. Most likely, you would not like it very much if someone came up to you (online or offline) and just started making fun of you. So remember that if you ever think about doing that to someone else. You're both humans, you both have the same feelings most likely. If you wouldn't do it offline, don't do it online. If it is offensive to anyone at all, don't do it at all.

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Ethical Computer Use

There are some people who download music, videos, games, etc. illegally. I was asked if I think these people should be punished or not. I do believe that people who do this, know that what they are doing is illegal. I believe that they know that if they get caught, they could be in serious trouble, and might go to jail. Seeing as it is illegal, I do agree that they should be punished for their crime. Downloading illegal content takes money from the big businesses that provide it. Say for example, you're downloading music and burning it on a blank CD. Yes, it is easier and cheaper for you, but doing that won't give the money to the person who's music you just downloaded illegally. It's basically like stealing a CD from a store. Same goes for movies and video games, etc. That's why at the beginning of every ,movie you will see, it gives you a warning that usually starts off saying "Piracy is Not a Victimless Crime."

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Once it's on The Internet, it's There Forever!

I'm sure you've heard the quote "Once it's on the internet, it's there forever!" before. Well I hope so, because it's very true. Once you post a picture, or anything else on the internet, it's there forever. Even if you delete it. A good way to protect yourself is to not post anything on the internet that you would regret anyone seeing, or regret later, or just don't post anything at all. I know sometimes posting funny pictures is tempting sometimes. But even that could be bad for you because, if someone doesn't like it, they could easily start commenting bad things on it. Then you might wish you didn't post that picture, or video, etc. Another good way to stay safe, is to think about the many possibilities before you post something. Like, will this upset or anger someone else, will this come back at me and make me regret posting this, will it get me or someone else in trouble? etc. Just be careful before you post something online because it will stay there forever. The internet does not have a delete key. The internet remembers everything you, and everyone else posts. No matter if you can delete it or not, it's still there.

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