Using Technology Responsibly

As a heath teacher, I feel we have a big responsibility in education children about being responsible when using technology. Cyber bullying, Sexting, and texting and driving are all things that have led to more children losing their lives. I feel as a health teacher, you are given the opportunity to discuss safety precautions with your students in class. A lot of these problems are also in the curriculum for health teachers to address. Although drinking and driving is still a big problem that is also discussed in health classes, a new problem that can now be discussed is texting and driving. Texting and driving has led to many deaths, so I feel that in health classes we can address this problem. In the article on Cell Phone Bans it states, “It is up to the school districts to decide how to regulate cellphones.” Students using their cellphones in school during class has become a big problem, and its even a bigger problem trying to regulate it. I don’t think that children need to be using their cellphones during school. I think they should stay in their locker, and if somebody really needs to reach them, they can call the main office. Before there were cellphones, parents were still able to get in touch with their children.