Harlem Elementary Students Develop Digital Consciousness

In an assembly with Richard Guerry on April 19, students at Harlem Elementary School learned important safety issues surrounding the use of technology. Guerry, who is from New Jersey and represents the Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication (IROC2), presented to third, fourth, and fifth graders.

In his fast-talking, energetic style, Guerry reminded students that technology tools are powerful and that using them comes with great responsibility. According to Guerry, technology should be used for helping, not harming. He shared strategies with the students for minimizing ris...