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Are Internet Filters and Firewalls Irrelevant?

The article “Are Internet Filters and Firewalls Irreverent” was an interesting look into the constant struggle between administrator Internet restrictions and tech savvy students that find ways around these restrictions. Being a “Digital Native” myself, I tend to lean with the side of the students.  It frustrates me to have websites blocked, especially if they can be used as educational tools in my classroom.

The student says, “Firewalls are not something I or my peers really think about. If we're not allowed to get on a website, we'll find a way to get on the website.”  I agree with this statement wholeheartedly.  I have witnessed firsthand how handy students are at getting to a site that’s blocked.  I can relate to the school and administrations duty to protect the students. However, the argument that it is too distracting can be said for a multitude of things.  Honestly, if a student is not being actively engaged he or she will be distracted by their shoelaces (I have also witnessed this firsthand).

This argument doesn’t seem to have a solution,and I believe it will be an issue that we as educators will be dealing with for a long time.  Discussing the use of the Internet with administrators, teachers and students alike will help.  Teachers need to continue to be resourceful and find ways to engage their students, with or without certain websites.

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For getting specific YouTube videos into my classroom

• Clip Converter-  "is a free online media conversion application, which allows you to record, convert and download nearly any audio or video URL to common formats."

• KeepVid - download and save videos directly from Youtube. Simply copy and paste.

For getting specific Tumblr blogs into my classroom

• At my school - you can type "https" as opposed to "http" to access tumblr.

• I could also have my students follow the blog through Pinterest or Padlet to access from home.

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• Tumblr is a digital collage/blog program. It is easy to use and a great source for visual inspiration.

• The blog below called Visual Sundae is a image-led blog that celebrates all types of art and design. As a motivation and inspiration for my students I would like them to follow art blogs. Tumblr is full of amazing art blogs, and access to this site would allow my students to create virtual bookmarks and galleries.

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VisualSundae is a collection of top drawer art and design, an assemblage of interesting ideas. It's a display of creators ranging from amateur to accomplished, a whole spectrum kind of thing. Opinions...

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• YouTube allows watch and share originally-created videos.

• The video below introduces the Pen Tool and would be beneficial for my students to see when we begin our Paths unit. When I am teaching Adobe Illustrator or any design program, showing a demonstration or video allows the students to see the tool in action.

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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Pen Tool Introduction

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Introduction to working with the Pen Tool in Adobe Illustrator