THINK before you Post!
When I was growing up, my mother used to say to me:
"If you don't have something nice to say about someone, say nothing at all."
Well, apparently she forgot to teach that to the Internet.
There's no shortage of critics online, but it doesn't always have to be a bad thing. Constructive analysis and criticism is part of being an inquirer, of being reflective. It is a fundamental aspect of critical thinking, and as such we must become champions of it's principled use!
Some of our students have adopted the THINK strategy before posting anything online. By making this practice a regular part of their routine, it helps improve the quality of student work and communication while helping to make the internet a better place. While students are empowered by using technology in a social context, by having a voice on the net, strategies like this will keep students of today from turning into the internet trolls of tomorrow.
Quickly running through the THINK checklist before posting things online helps students contribute to the web by ensuring accurate, enthusiastic and constructive content. And you know, I can think of a few adults who should start using this philosophy...
-M
