Filters & Blocks in K12 Survey

1. In what grade band do you teach? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

In what grade band do you teach? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY k-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

post high school

2. Do you agree that filters are necessary in k12 schools?

Do you agree that filters are necessary in k12 schools? Yes

Unsure

I have no opinion

3. Have you ever been blocked from using a site at school that you felt should not be blocked (either because it was curriculum-relevant or would enhance learning)?

Have you ever been blocked from using a site at school that you felt should not be blocked (either because it was curriculum-relevant or would enhance learning)? yes

4. Who decides the content that is filtered or blocked for your school/district?

Who decides the content that is filtered or blocked for your school/district? Superintendent

Technology Department

Principal

Teachers

Parents

None of these

All of these

I don't know

5. Have you read or ever heard of CIPA?

Have you read or ever heard of CIPA? yes

6. What happens when you are faced with the filter or block that denies access to a specific site you need or want for your students' learning or your own professional development? (Select ALL that apply)

What happens when you are faced with the filter or block that denies access to a specific site you need or want for your students' learning or your own professional development? (Select ALL that apply) I seek other relevant content online that is not blocked.

I give up.

I ask my administrator to help.

I have a "back door" provided by my district that allows me access with a login/password not available to students.

I ask students to assist me with their never-ending supply of proxies.

I formally request through district procedures for a site to be unblocked and wait patiently.

7. Who do you feel should decide what content (in accordance with CIPA) is filtered? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Who do you feel should decide what content (in accordance with CIPA) is filtered? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY District level administration (Supt, Asst. Supt., etc,)

District Technology Department

School Board

Building Level Administrators

Parents

Teachers

Students

Community

8. How "safe" does the school filter make you feel when using online resources with your students?

How "safe" does the school filter make you feel when using online resources with your students? I feel very safe. I do not worry at all that students will be subjected to inappropriate content online because my school uses an adequate filter.

I feel somewhat safe. I know the filter works most of the time, and so even if students get off task, they are likely to be unable to get to inappropriate content.

I do not trust filters. My experience has shown me that filters do not always work.

9. Would you use online resources in your k12 environment if there was NO filter?

Would you use online resources in your k12 environment if there was NO filter? Yes, absolutely.

Yes, but with reservations.

No, probably not.

No, absolutely not.

10. Do you have any final thoughts regarding filters or blocking programs in the k12 school?

Do you have any final thoughts regarding filters or blocking programs in the k12 school?

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