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This is not a debate on whether to filter or not to filter. I switched to a new system (the third one) this year, Lightspeed. It gives you the ability to allow users to submit a request to unblock a site in real time. I have turned this on for students as well as faculty and staff. I wanted to share with you that it has been a wonderful experience. I have had the typical jr., high smart comments -- to serious and thought provoking questions from kids. It has made the teachable moment a terrific experience. I had a teen submit a request to have walmartapplications.com unblocked -- because they wanted to apply for a job. I was able to explain to them that this was not a legitimate site and give them the real walmart website. It also gave me the opportunity to send them information on good sites and bad sites. I have had kids ask me for information on gradebook software because they work with their brothers and sisters at home. I have had kids ask about ecards, games, etc. Based upon their questions I have been able to create some webpages that provide them with some of the things they have asked for. I have received ecards from some of them since I created a page of acceptable ecard sites for them. I have had students who are lonely email me -- one I discovered is in a wheelchair -- and another has home problems -- I cannot tell you how worthwhile this has been. Yes it is alot of work and time consuming -- but after all we are there for kids -- so a suggestion -- if you can work with your tech dept. -- ask them if you can respond to requests to have website unblocked -- you can help your tech dept. as well as be able to answer kids directly. I sometimes get absolutely aggravated with the job I do now -- compared to being in the media center -- but being able to be brought down to the real reason we are all working in education -- is worth the extra time to me. Just wanted to share this -- Paula Paula Yohe Director Of Technology/Library Media Center Dillon School District Two 405 West Washington Street Dillon, SC 29536 Phone: 843-841-3604 Fax:843-774-1214 paula_yohe@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------