Students in the metro-Richmond and Henrico areas will soon have access to a new program introduced by Governor Bob McDonnell and Senator Mark Warner on Thursday.
My Digital Life is an educational tool for 8th. and 9th. grade teens that will teach internet safety along with other concepts. It has become evident that difficulties have been raised by teens using the world-wide-web.
The program, called 'My Digital Life' will teach teens about the benefits and rewards that the web can give them, along with the dangers of living on-line. The state is offering the program to schools in an effort to help our children navigate this 'Brave new world'.
'My Digital Life' was created by EverFi Corporation, an educational technology company. Tom Davidson, CEO of EverFi, said the notes and grafitti on the bathroom walls have gone viral, along with personal information that's given out on blog sites.
Senator Warner pointed out that, "What you say and do on the internet will come back and bite you." That has become a problem today, especially with some of the personal pictures anyone can view.
Neustar Corporation, located in Northern Virginia is making the program available to all schools in Virginia, and it is free. Neustar is a company that helps businesses navigate the web with inovative technologies.
Neustar's President and CEO, Lisa Hook says the program is not just about being safe, but teaches how to conduct business on the internet. Students will also learn how to set up a business, and ultimately will learn how to be comfortable in the digital world.
Other issues covered are, cyber-bullying, why it's bad to post sensitive personal information on the net and texting while driving. There is also the hope that some teens will be inspired to pursue careers in technology.
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