Hi Paul,
I don't think anyone is arguing that kids ought to have access to entries
like the one on fellatio in Wikipedia. I think the question is if ban an
entire reference source on the chance kids might get into inappropriate
areas.
This is the primary reason, in my mind, we need to rely on human
supervision, not filters when kids are online.
Oh, I did read the article on fellatio on Wikipedia. I thought it was pretty
thorough, clinical rather than prurient, and addressed the transmission of
STDs through oral sex. As I understand it, many kids, after the "just say
no" vow of abstinence, believe oral (and anal) sex doesn't "count," leading
to high rates of STD transmission. Seems like this is good information for a
lot of middle and high schools kids. I know I want my own kids to have
access to it.
All the very best,
Doug
Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
Mankato Area Public Schools
Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr.
Mankato MN 56001-8714
Phone: 507-387-7698 x 473
E-mail: dougj@doug-johnson.com
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You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Mark
Twain
On 6/8/07 8:51 AM, "Paul Trotta" <trottap@ECHS.COM> wrote:
>
> I hope that everyone who has commented has looked at the article in fellatio
> so that they will know how graphic it is.
>
>
> That said, I also wonder if we are all actually talking about the same set
> of circumstances. LMCs computers commonly serve two functions:
> providing individual computers for student use and providing a second set
> for class use. We allow students to use the individual computers freely
> for school or personal use, but they are filtered. (These are general
> distinctions and exceptions are made as warranted.) Is anyone suggesting
> that in this circumstance a student should be allowed to access that article
> or similar material? To my mind that would be absurd to the highest
> degree.
>
> When classes come in the teacher and I determine beforehand whether they
> should have filtered or unfiltered access and the students are told, if they
> are unfiltered, that their history will be checked. In this circumstance
> the use of Wikipedia is appropriate and encouraged.
>
> I have long held that we are disputing the wrong topics. I believe the two
> pertinent issues are the effectiveness of filters and the ability of the
> building LMC to immediately provide access to material. I can even conceive
> of circumstances where the article on fellatio could be accessed.
>
> Paul Trotta, Director (soon to be retired)
> East Catholic High School LMC
> Manchester, CT
> trottap@echs.com
>
>
>
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