Miruna Theodora Spinu

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@Patricialantin_ Happy you mention this! I'm a tutor and some of my students (Grade 5-6) revealed to me that they started a YouTube channel, taking on the role of 'influencers' already. I was surprised and sat them down to explain why online safety and privacy are important at such a fragile age

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@alyk05 Agreed! Especially since children are just starting to explore the online world. They need guidance from adults who can ensure proper use of resources

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@BeatriceRacane3 I think the world was very set in its traditional ways and males got revolted when their authority and status was challenged. Instead of seeing the issue as a fight for equality, the world saw it a drastic switch of power from one side to the other (which is not the case).

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@BeatriceRacane3 To me, it means protecting certain details about my life that I wouldn't want to share with strangers

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@Jessica02318771 I feel like if you comment on public posts, there will always be trolls and angry people who will criticize your for your opinion. So, unless you are in for a long, argumentative debate, I wouldn't comment on anything

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@laflamme_zoe Agreed! That's why English teachers in CEGEP should take some class time or offer a class explaining how to properly cite. I remember having to learn everything myself, without any to little professional guidance

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@CcForlini Agreed! When I was a kid, I used to play outside and stimulate my mind with games and socialization. Now, the kids in my surroundings made me realize that this new generation is extremely dependent on screens, to the point where they need the Internet to complete any type of task

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@Jessica02318771 When I was younger, I never accepted random people's Facebook or Instagram requests, as I was super scared of being a target. When a sketchy account requests me, I question its legitimacy and usually decline the request

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@n_stassinos307 I usually do it myself because some websites miss critical information. When I use a website, I always double-check

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@jtamturcotte We are unfortunately living in the era of misinformation

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@boulos_EDUC_307 @CcForlini Agreed. Some just create an online persona for the wider public to admire, when in real life, they are very different from who they project themselves to be. In my opinion, that is a sad reality

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@TaylorTWorld Yes, very! Looking at some posts and explanations gives me a better understanding of the course material and of people's perspectives

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@Amandamcece @jtamturcotte I think 13-14 is a good age to let teens explore the boundaries of the online world by themselves. Throughout their childhood and early teenage years, parents should build good connections and trust with their children so they can talk freely about issues, with no hiding.

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@tania_nssian Private

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@tania_nssian @shanks_educ307 Me neither! I find it weird for people to know such a private detail about me

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@thalyagouind @ann_litalien1 Very well said! Controlling or prohibiting teenagers to do certain things will only push them to rebel and do these things (in hiding) either way. Like you said, guiding and supervising are the best solutions.

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@DerekEDUC I agree! Having classes that explicitly teach potential dangers or having someone in this field pay them a home visit to explain might help.

[Ying Z @YingZ1214]

Students today don't just grow up in a digital world, they are born in it. What's interesting to me is that although I can use the Internet with ease today, I still remember what it was like to have a childhood without it. But, my young brother can't imagine the world without it

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@telyshaheywood Hahahaha!!! Same here😂

[Miruna Theodora Spinu @MirunaSpinu]

@kayla_iamello Agreed!