Internet Filtering Woes
Folks may want to check out the Center for the Safe and Responsible Internet Use.
The organization posts many online publications, including one that examines 6 major filtering software packages, and how those filters can exclude important health information.
Here's a link to a very informative Kaiser publication examining that issue:
http://csriu.org/onlinedocs/pdf/whodefinesevil.pdf
The organization posts many online publications, including one that examines 6 major filtering software packages, and how those filters can exclude important health information.
Here's a link to a very informative Kaiser publication examining that issue:
http://csriu.org/onlinedocs/pdf/whodefinesevil.pdf
posted by Sherry Buchanan | 2:52 PM
2 Comments:
I found it surprising how the filters blocked 1 in 10 for intentional access to pornography and only 1 in 3 times for unintentional access to pornography. Most elementary students are going to fall into the unintentional category so this is quite alarming.
I also agree with the article that filters give parents, teachers, and administrators a false sense of security.
I have mixed feelings about Filters. I think they have a place however I think as Cathi alluded to they always don't serve their purpose. If they was a way to perfect it, it would be a benefit to all.
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