Reuben Loewy - Living Online

Ruben Livy, a teacher at an independent school in Princeton, NJ, highlights the limited understanding of the internet among middle school students, despite their apparent tech-savviness. He stresses the dangers of this knowledge gap, such as vulnerability to fake news and exploitation. Livy argues that being born in the digital era doesn't equate to digital literacy, which must be taught. He founded the Living Online Lab, a non-profit offering a curriculum that educates students on the internet's workings and its impact on human interaction. The program aims to empower students to be critical and informed internet users.

What are the main concerns regarding students' knowledge of the Internet as discussed in the text?

How does the teacher aim to empower students in their use of the Internet?

What is the significance of the curriculum developed by the teacher's non-profit organization?

In what ways do students engage with the curriculum according to the text?

What are some of the dangers of being online that the teacher highlights?