Re: internet access

[Ed Sears <esears@spc.cc.tx.us>]

Linda Bassett wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Our English lab pentiums recently got wired for internet access and Netscape
> was installed.  We are wondering if there are any problems or legal issues
> we should be aware of before we turn our students loose. Do you require
> students to register or sign any thing before they can use netscape? What
> kinds of problems have you had, if any?
> We would appreciate any suggestions you may have based on your experiences.
> Thanks for your help,
> 
> Linda Bassett and the English lab staff at
> Chaffey College
> Rancho Cucamonga, CA
> ljbassett@genesisnetwork.net


We don't yet have Internet in our English computer labs, but there are
other labs on campus where students can surf the net. Students do not
have to register to use Netscape or the INternet, but they are asked to
sign in on a log book. 

There have already been a few problems with students (and I suspect a
couple of faculty/staff) logging onto the porno sites. When users are
found viewing and/or downloading objectionable materials, their Internet
privileges are revoked for one month (permanently for repeat offenses).

I'm not sure how they monitor or exclude those banned, but this is
medium-sized institution; it wouldn't be too hard to just keep an eye
out for exiles.

Ed Sears