CHILDREN AND THE INTERNET


The internet is a no man's land. It is a world without order, law and government. The internet is a marketplace. You can buy and sell life; you can also buy and sell death. The internet is anything, everything you want it to be. The internet is a river that flows with diverse species of marine animals, some harmless, others deadly.

The advent of the internet makes knowledge acquisition and dessimination easier, enjoyable. It bridges the gap between the teacher and his student and also makes research, search for knowledge easier.

Whatever that has a good side also has negativ possibilities.

GOOD SIDE OF THE INTERNET
1. It makes knowledge affordable and available at all times

2. It is the kitchen of all knowledge ancient and recent

3. It makes research easier and less time consuming.

4. It brings the world closer to you, making the world a global village and you a global citizen.

5. It makes learning fun-filled for students.

6. It is a source of income for pupils through YouTube, app design and production students can create and market educational contents.

7. The internet is a source of social networking, where students can meet like minds, initiate projects or learn from one another.

8. Students can learn through visual or online schools during times of crisis thus ensuring that there is no gap in educational flow.

NEGATIVE SIDES OF THE INTERNET