I think that it is perfectly fine to use the Internet to support student research. The internet has plenty of useful information that is easily accessed. It is usefule when the information comes from reliable sources, such as the government or educational sites. Sometimes it may not be as useful if it comes from .com websites and wikipedia. But overall, it is great for student research as long as they use it correctly.
If I find something on the internet that I think would be great for my students, I will definitely introduce it to them. It could be something as simple as a blogging website like this one. I could have them blog about different assignments or group projects. I could also introduce them to music websites and do an activity with them.
As a teacher, I realize that I will have to supervize students in a technology environment. I plan on being a first grade teacher, so it shouldn't be that hard. I doubt I will catch 7 year olds on many inappropiate websites. Middle school and high school students tend to have problems with visiting inappropiate websites. However, if my first grade student did visit an inappropiate website, then I would punish them and talk to their parents about it. I may even let the student visit the principals office.
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