Does my school block blogs or social networking sites? That is a very good question. While I have not specifically searched for blogs or social networking sites while working with my students, we do have filters in place to try to eliminate the students from being exposed to inappropriate material. Luckily, we have such a small school that if there is a specific site that has been filtered but it is educationally beneficial, we can ask that it be allowed to be viewed. In addition, because I teach second grade we don't really touch upon the whole social networking scene so it has never really been an issue.
When compared to surrounding school districts I feel that my school has a bit of a different attitude toward technology. Just as many districts encourage the use of technology, our administrators do the same but go one step further. They trust and encourage the teachers and staff to use new and innovative ways to bring the technology to the students and teach them how to use it responsibly. We do not have any specific person monitoring what site is being used, when and by whom. So if I was to make a case to utilize a blog for educational purposes, enhancing student learning, it would be embraced.
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