# 6-Internet Use in Elementary Classroom

I believe that their are many pros to implementing Internet usage within an Early Elementary Classroom, but I also feel that their are some cons as well. To begin with, some of the benefits are learning activities and enhance multiple intelligences, teaches kids about alternate ways of communication, how to type, and also helps make learning fun and exciting! On the other hand, I believe that some of the benefits relate to topics such as the digital divide, meaning that some children will have much more experience with computers and the Internet because they will be able to use them at home, while other children will have little or no access to computers. Furthermore, another disadvantage is there is usually not enough computers provided in the classroom, so students are not getting the full advantage as it is. Personally, I can't live without my computer and the Internet. The world today revolves around computers and technology and I believe that you can never introduce children to aspects of the world around them at too early of an age. I think using a computer and Internet with young elementary students is wonderful, as long as their is guidance by a parent or guardian to make sure the children are not getting into inappropriate websites.