Author: Sarah Baase
Date of Publication: 2008
Book: A Gift of Fire
Sections read: 3.1-3.3
1. (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a. Many websites are not as reliable as people believe. There are no qualifications for creating a website, people are free to speak their minds. Not all websites can be resourceful which is why people need to be more aware of the information that is provided on the Web.
b. COPA and CDA are two laws that tried to restrict searches of adult material, but were not passed due to the 1st Amendment, Freedom of Speech.
c. The government is able to regulate print media, broadcast, telephones, and postal service. However it is not easy to regulate the Web, which is why the web is filled with inappropriate websites.
2. (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?
Freedom of Speech is the reason why so much adult material is accessible to children. Since technology has become a large part in everyone’s lives there has been more child abductions and increase in pornography. Since some information cannot be blocked by firewalls, adult material cannot be fully monitored. Parents and guardians need to be more aware of the inappropriate websites that become easily attainable for children and people under the age of 18. This website exemplifies the realism of child abductions that occur because of the Internet. http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/abductions.html
3. (Application)Name a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?
A new solution to this problem would be to monitor the child and make sure they are being smart on the Internet. Although parents are able to set up firewalls, there are ways that spam and adult websites can find other ways to keep their websites on the Internet. Filters should be able to block all inappropriate websites that can be accessed in a child’s home, school environment or library.
4. (Analysis)Address ANY that apply. How can you compare one of the situations in this chapter to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? Be sure to reference the chapter and your solution. What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? Try to connect what you have by reading this article and how it applies to the stages in Bloom's taxonomy in 2 full sentences.
Freedom of speech is the main reason why the Internet is filled with spam, massive amounts of adult information and racist remarks and pictures. The Internet gains strong 1st Amendment protection since it is mainly based on the freedom of people thoughts and ideas (p. 155 Baase). A situation that occurred in this chapter can be related to the amount of privacy children are given which can lead to abduction or easy access to pedophiles and pornographers. Although parents are able to filter out bad websites, not every parent or guardian knows that this is possible
5. (Synthesis) Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not? Back up with FACTS)? What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material?
Yes I do agree with what is being discussed in these sections although it can be known as unethical. There are not enough protection acts therefore children are increasingly becoming victims of pedophiles and pornographers. The government should find more reasons to ban adult material from the Internet because it is not being fully protected. However pedophiles, spammers, and pornographers will always be in our society we make it easier to become victims by using the Web.
6. (Evaluation) Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What ethical evaluations or decisions were made/can be assumed from this chapter? What new ideas will you make after reading this chapter?
This topic is highly relevant in today’s society because it does not seem like people are aware of their lack of privacy. Since children are using the Internet more than ever there should be a strict law to help reduce the inappropriate websites that are easily available. The main reason there are inappropriate websites is due to the lack of responsibility users have. Most information that a person posts on the Internet is through their name or email and it is stored to a database and sold.
References
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/abductions.html March 10, 2012
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