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Technology Standard I: Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application

 

 

Name: Preservice  teacher                                                                                                            

Question or Problem: How does Internet filtering affect children K-12?                                  

Intended Audience: K – 12 in-service and preservice teachers, parents, community members        

 

Instructions: List all the websites you examined to collect information for this project, regardless of whether you ultimately used the site. Under “Comments” include your evaluation of the site and why you decided whether or not to use it.

 

Search engines/directories used:

Teoma.com,   Ask Jeeves,    Alta Vista

Keywords used:

Internet filtering, child protection

Queries used:

‘Internet filtering and ‘child protection’

URL (Internet address)

Comments

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/tip_cipa.html

 

Site provided background information on the controversial issues about using internet filtering for child safety. The site, posted by American Libraries Association (ALA), discusses issues of filtering in libraries and the balance of information access.

Site date 2002

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/filt_stm.html

 

The American Libraries Association (ALA) and the Office of Information Freedom (OIF) host web site. The site gives current background on the issues and legislation for using internet filtering software. The ALA lists proactive ways for local libraries to promote internet access and support child safety.

Site date November 2001.

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlcl/pld/cipafaq.html

 

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction displays frequently asked questions about the CIPA and Internet Protection Act. The categories give summary information on the background, compliance, and basic CIPA requirements.

Suggested Web resources are listed.

Site date June 13, 2002.

http://www.safekids.com-

 

Safekids is sponsored by the Online safety Project directed by Dr. Larry J. Magid, syndicated technology columnist. Safekids offers tips, advice and suggestion for family online experience with children.

Site date 2002.

http://www.ala.org/work/freedom/lbr.html

 

 

ALA lists the six Library Bill of Rights and its interpretations.

Site date 2002.