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My original Target was asking about using the new social networking features of 
MyQuest with junior high students. A hit was requested. 


I'd be interested in seeing a hit if you get responses.
We have determined that we cannot use this part of Destiny with our 4th and 5th 
graders, because it allows
for private messaging without adult scrutiny, which I think is untenable in a 
school context.

Most of our middle school librarians were a bit leary.  BUT, the good news is that 
there is upgrade coming
in July that will give librarians the ability to monitor the messages sent, just 
like the reviews.

SEE http://destinynews.fsc.follett.com/news.html

I used MyQuest and the kids loved
it.

That said---in order for them to have an "account,"
they had to 'friend' me.  That way, I could see all of their
comments.  When students started making inappropriate comments,
it was easy enough for me to find out about it.  

It was
very fun and new and exciting at first, and then the novelty wore off
for most them...




We
use the recommendation feature.  Students used the feature
appropriately for the most part.  A few students were
recommending books as a way to send inappropriate messages to
others.   I will need to discuss cyberbullying and sexual
harassment in detail next year to help students understand the
issues.  I wonder if the feature can be turned off for students
who use the feature inappropriately? 





Because we can't see what else they are writing to each other, we decided not to 
turn it on.  
Besides, usually the kids are just looking then move on, they aren't logging in for 
each use.







Sandra Carswell, Librarian 
S.C. Lee Junior High School 
1205
 Courtney Lane 
Copperas Cove, TX 76522 

254-542-7877 

library
 website: http://ccisd.esc11.net/99120618141227170/site/default.asp

sandracarswell@hotmail.com
 
sandraca@ccisd.com
 

http://sites.google.com/site/waynesradioworld/

                                          
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