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[quote=Anonymous]Current DCI parent here. DCI is finally getting some balance with Chromebooks with regards to Academics. They've already changed their tune to being "100% paperless" to having a "50/50 balance". (Probably b/c parent pushback). Don't think Art uses Chromebooks.

The big problem is the unfettered access to non educational content. Students are supposed to stay on task while games and Google are just a click away. I have spoken with all of my DC teachers. They hate the games being accessible during classroom hours. Big distraction for ALL kids, zero value.

Here are some examples of inappropriate content kids have accessed: 
Netflix-some kids brought in home account
Violent over 18yr games
"Safe" games with online chats where anything goes (I've seen it)
Music sites with explicit lyrics
South Park episodes like:  "Anal Probe"

For some reason the administration seems dead set on allowing games. They say it's part of youth culture and are breaking the digital divide. The other inappropriate content? They don't know about it. We parents need to bring it to their attention. Seems monitoring server logs is too much work.

I don't think this problem is specific to DCI. This happens when you open schools to the internet, even with restrictions. You get the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. [/quote]

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