Will Richardson's post regarding reactions to using technology in schools was not surprising to me. The "tech" world is constantly changing ... upgrading, correcting etc. Many schools are having trouble keeping up. Is it because administration cannot keep up as far as budgets are concerned or is there a concern about a backlash from parents who are not ready to enter the new world with both feet and are cautious ( they need more time to "catch up")? Both of these reasons seem valid to me. I say we keep moving, one step at a time ( even though they may be small steps).
The second article regarding web filters was presented tongue in cheek and made its intended point : are we too strict with our filters so that students do not reap the benefits that the internet has to offer? Yes, and no. Filters are necessary because we all know that, if you type in the wrong "search" word , you can open up a very scary world and we do not want that. Filters, in moderation, are necessary but we need to review them to make sure that they are not too "tight" and still allow for some exploration.
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