Schaffhauser, D. (2010. December 1). It's Time to Trust Teachers with the Internet. Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/12/01/Its-Time-to-Trust-Teachers-with-the-Internet-A-Conversation-with-Meg-Ormiston.aspx
The Internet is a great tool when teachers are able to use it to their advantage. Unfortunately this is not the case. Teachers are expected to include technology in the curriculum, but there is only a small amount of resources available. Schools block many of the educational sites that can be used in a classroom, yet are stumped why they don't use the Internet more often.
It is a long process to have a website included in a lesson. Most teachers have to do the research at home because so many quality sites are blocked at school. Then, teachers have to have the websites approved by the school. This is a ridiculous process that most teachers don't even try to finish because they already feel that the answer will be no.
Question 1: Can Youtube be used effectively in a classroom?
A: I think that YouTube can be effective inside a classroom. Teachers can give their students guidelines of what is expected of them from the assignment. As long as there are rules, most of the time children follow them and do not get into trouble.
Question 2: Why is the administration afraid of letting go of their control over the Internet?
A: The administration is afraid of letting go of their power because they do not want the liabilty of what children can find online. The administration needs to put a little more faith into their teachers in the judgements they make over quality and nonquality websites.
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