Barry Smith - Learning about Learning

I watched Bebo: The Movie at the weekend.  What a brilliant way to engage kids in debate on safe use of the internet. It’s a shame we can’t access it in school.  Having been alerted to it by Ewan I thought it would really appeal to my S4 Social Education class.  Unfortunately the school ‘net nanny’ blocked access.  Made me think of Little Britain, “Computer says no”.  

This is not the first time I’ve had such an experience.  As a maths teacher on many occasions I was unable to use interactive web based games because the sites were ‘restricted’.  Why?  Who knows.  There nay be a very good reason, but I have even tried to ask for access to specific sites for educational reasons but have had no joy.  I don’t have enough knowledge or expertise to comment on whether or not this is reasonable or if it could be changed, but I do know it’s frustrating!  Like trying to drive a porsche while sitting on your hands….