Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski described "broadband plan for children and Family "on Friday at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D. C.

FCC chairman receives help from Elmo in Promoting Broadband Plan for children. Turning to the children as "our most precious national resources ", Genachowski said:" We must do everything in our power educate and prepare them to thrive in the 21 st Century and store in a safe place. "New technology, he said," can expose our children to new dangers, and potentially outstrip the ability of parents to educate their children.
“Genachowski were mostly positive view of technology Children, especially this relates to learning. "The benefits Digital learning not only in theory. They real. One study found that low-income children who use Internet more at home had higher GPAs and standardized tests than children who use them less, “he said. He added that we need to establish a "clear and not -- negotiable goal: Every child must be connected to broadband.

Plan technical risk
He also talked about some kind of danger, but he did not complain more usual fears of marauders and porn, been repeated so often by government officials for years.
Instead, I expressed concern about the risk of more online harassment, stating that "43 percent of children Cyberbullies were, but only 10 percent who say something about it. "

He also spoke about harmful web sites, links are Encourage yourself that-destructive behavior, indicating that "35 percent of eating disorder patient visit Pro -- anorexia websites ". He talked about the issue of distracted driving: quarters of U.S. teenagers with cell phones say they TextEd while driving. According to the National Highway Security in transport, 80 percent of fatal teen Accidents caused by distracted driving. "Finally, I Warning about inappropriate advertising, such as Child impact of advertising and Scary Movie Viagra trailers and the relative absence of advertising " healthy foods in children's programs. " I reminded the audience about "a recent study by Kaiser which showed that children consumed recreational median of 7 1 / 2 hours a day, and consumption in the amount of nearly 11 hours in content.

Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship
Along with an emphasis on access and security, Genachowski they also talked about computer literacy and digital what nationality are increasingly seen as critical components to maintain the children a safe and productive Online.
Computer literacy, according to him, it's not just training Technology use, but "to teach children to think analytically, critically and creatively so that they can find relevant information, evaluate the accuracy and reliability that information, distinguish fact from opinion, and create The proportion of new and maintenance. "He also said that" we must teach half of our children to become literate so that they can assessment of media content and accept advertising for the fact that it is.
Finally, he stressed, digital citizenship, which I described as "values, ethics and social norms that allow virtual communities, including social networks, function smoothly. This means that there are norms of behavior that Facilitate interaction and promote a constructive trust. "

He noted that "the unique challenges of the digital communities: "People can remain anonymous or to change identity that allows them to act without consequences.”But he questioned," how can we create online within the norms and values "and" who determines that these values and norms must be? “Elements of the plan broadband Key elements of the proposed plan include broadband "modernization fund universal service" to include Broadband ", rather than traditional telephone service. I also called for the creation of a national digital Literacy program, which would include:

• Digital literacy online portal to any child parent or a teacher with a broadband connection to take courses on computer education.

• Increased capability for broadband and community libraries centers so they can continue to help families become computer education. FCC Chairman advised parents to take Responsibility for the use of their children in digital media. This contains communicating positive messages about the technology for their children, establishing rules of digital media, attracting and the use of technology, together with their children, "Teaching Strengthening basic personal and social responsibility regulations to ensure responsible online behavior.”