Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet:

Permission granted for the reproduction and distribution of this material for non-profit, educational and research purposes. Key Chapters Related to Filtering Concerns and Comprehensive Strategies: Introduction Rationale for Change Compliance with the Children' Internet Protection Act Social and Educational Strategies for Protecting Children on the Internet Introduction The Internet has emerged in the last decade as an extremely important conduit for information and communications. The objective of schools is to prepare students for active and effective participation in society. The information and communication resources of the Internet have become an essential component of this preparation. Schools are uniquely positioned to serve as the primary vehicle through which young people can develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to use the Internet in a safe, responsible, and effective manner. Most schools are placing primary reliance on filtering software, in the false hope that by

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