I am working on a new presentation that will be a narrated slides
presentation, with an extensive handout and a web 2.0 Internet use policy. I
hope to have this out by the end of May.
Using a filter that can allow for different levels of filtering is helpful.
But also, it is exceptionally important that a system be in place that will
ensure rapid override of the filter - for safe school or instructional
purposes.
Given that all filters are totally ineffective by high school because
students can easily bypass them, my suggestion would be to focus more
effectively on monitoring.
It is possible that student work posted online could be considered
Personably Identifiable Student Record under FERPA, so disclosure of
intention and parent signature is really necessary. FERPA is obviously a
pre-web2.0 law so this is unclear.
My materials will address all of legal issues that I have been able to think
of - FERPA, free speech, copyright, disability access, and publishing torts.
Nancy
> I am looking to gather information about the internet filter and use at your
> school. We are starting to think about changing out internet filter for
> next year. Currently, we have one strong filter for the entire school and
> faculty. Our tech department is considering purchasing a filter that will
> allow different levels of filtering depending on grade. I was curious as to
> what you do at your school? Do you have a filter at your school? If so, do
> you have separate levels of filtering depending on grade? If you don't
> filter, do you have ways to monitor students?
>
> We are also reviewing our Student Use Policy for next year as we hope to use
> more Web 2.0 resources. Do your students need a parent signature before
> registering for wikis, nings, blogs, etc? Are they allowed to use their
> first name or are the required to use an avatar and alias? Is this a part
> of your Acceptable Use Policy or separate?
>
> I would appreciate any information you can provide about your school filter
> and Internet Policies.
>
> Thanks for your time!
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Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
http://csriu.org
http://cyberbully.org
http://cyber-safe-kids.com
http://csriu.wordpress.com
nwillard@csriu.org
Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social
Aggression, Threats, and Distress (Research Press)
Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use the
Internet Safely and Responsibly (Jossey-Bass)
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