Internet Filtering and Safety Abbie Hall Taylor Sprunger

Internet Filtering Definition: Software installed to protect people from questionable material How are they used? Examples of Common Filters: CyberSITTER, Net Nanny & ContentProtect Youtube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z4qu54CU JQ

Pro #1: Keeping Kids Safe YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjnBxUYDn Ls 1.) Child Internet Protection Act 2.) Example: Taylor’s story

Con #1: Overprotection 1.) Limits access to valuable sites. Example – blocking sites used for educational purposes 2.) Blocking individual rights – 1st Amendment

Pro #2: Stop Social Networks 1.) Prevents distractions during class 2.) Cyber bullying 3.) Warning signs of suicide 4.) Threats of school violence

Con #2: Allowing Social Networks 1.) Allows for social growth – foundation of life Learn from exposure experiences 2.) Loss of benefits from social networks Coordinating events & messages

Pro #3: Funding for Filters 1.) Government assistance Schools offer discounts 2.) Parental involvement to support funds

Con #3: Funding for Filters 1.) Economy is poor – even with discounts, schools cannot afford it Schools cutting down to bare minimal 2.)Parents have other bills too!

Other Methods of Internet Filtering 1.) Teachers educate internet safety Students become the filters 2.) Middle Ground Technique

Pro Conclusion Need to protect students! Many inapproraite sites on the Internet

Con Conclusion Challenges with Filtering 1.) Methods of Bypassing – filtering becoming useless Youtube Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B7Mp8fSv Ns 2.) Limited Access – getting students nowhere!

SO…… What Do YOU Think??? Interactive Activity: Polling Question Link: http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choi ce_polls/LTE0MDU4NDAxMjE

Reference Articles from EBSCO Access Denied How Internet Filters Work What Are We Protecting Them From Minors First Amendment Rights: CIPA and School Libraries Expert Sees Need for School Staff To Access Social-Networking Sites Nothing to LOL About

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