How are we supposed to supervise appropriate Internet use at home?
Most home Internet connections are unfiltered, and software for “filtering” Internet connections on the laptops themselves is too unreliable to use and trust. We recommend that parents always be aware when students are using the Internet at home, and that they supervise this use so that inappropriate sites and materials aren’t accessed. It will be made clear to the students that OES will be checking Internet history files and other “telltale” evidence on the iBooks that would indicate misuse, and any inappropriate Internet use will be immediately reported to parents. We will provide handouts and information sessions for parents so that you can do the same. The Middle School years can be a time when students “test boundaries” and occasionally get into trouble with how they interact with each other using technology. At this formative time, there is also an opportunity to state and enforce limits so that students gain a greater understanding about appropriate and positive uses. Learning a
