The+Internet+and+Filters

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Filtering Internet resources is especially pertinent to school and public libraries receiving E-rate funding. With the passage of the Children's Internet Protection Act ([|CIPA]) signed into law in 2000 and upheld as constitutional by the US Supreme Court in 2003, schools and libraries dependent on federal funds are required to install some kind of filtering software on computers used by minors.

If minors are not allowed access to the full breadth of resources available via the Internet are their informational needs really being served? In addition, are young people dependent on either the school or public library for Internet access receiving the same benefits as their peers who have Internet access without filters?

Most Web 2.0 applications are filtered in schools. What does this mean for teachers? Can they use these interactive learning tools effectively with their students?

These are only a few of the issues. What is your experience? What other concerns or questions should be addressed? Do you have any helpful resources you can add here? Add you thoughts here or use the discussion tab at the top of the page.

__** Resources for more information **__ [|Filters and Filtering]__:__ An ALA website with numerous links on filters and access to electronic materials.

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