[LM_NET] TARGET: Communications and networking

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

I'm interested in using some communication technologies in a program for
educators / librarians, but I was interested in how these are being used /
abused / restricted now in your schools.

Is anyone using an instant messaging (IM) system at their school between
teachers, administrators and librarians?  Examples of these might be AOL
Instant Messenger, Yahoo, Skype or others? (I'm not interested in an email
system but rather an IM system  / chat system.)

Are these technologies blocked by your filters for ALL users or just
students?

Are social networking websites (MySpace, Xanga, Friendster, etc.) blocked
for all students or are any of you using these sites for educational
purposes?

How will DOPA affect your use of these types of communication technologies
in the classroom?

I'll post a HIT if others are interested.

Thanks!

~Shonda




-- 
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX
http://www.fwcds.org
sbrisco@gmail.com

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