All over the news the past week or so has been the vote on Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality forces Internet providers to treat all content on the web the same and not discriminate based on user, type, etc. It allows for an open playing field for all consumers and helps to prevent companies from profiting off of parts of the Internet they know are more lucrative.
The FCC recently voted to end net neutrality, which could have serious consequences for consumers. It is expected to be fought in court before it is actually repealed, but the idea that this is something that could happen is scary in 2017. Internet providers could decide that charging more to use Twitter can make them more money. Or if you want to stream a video from YouTube, it will cost you more. It takes away the regulations to keep the playing field even.
When this happened, my first thought went to how this vote could affect public schools and libraries when it comes to Internet. As I was searching through my Twitter feed, I came across this interesting and informative article and thought I would share.
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/12/13/570262813/how-a-deregulated-internet-could-hurt-america-s-classrooms
Everyone should be informed as to how ending net neutrality would affect them. It is important, regardless of your stance on the issue, to understand both sides. Do your research!
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
It's "Hour of Code" Week!
Today marks the beginning of the "Hour of Code" week (December 4-10). “The 'Hour of Code™' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming."
At South Middle, our students will be participating in "Hour of Code" in a variety of ways. If they are taking a class with the Technology department, they will be doing an activity through hourofcode.org. Our library will also be hosting events during the lunch periods to allow students to code on the computers, iPads and also use a variety of coding robots we have (i.e. Dash and Dot, Sphero, Cubelets, Ozobots, MakeyMakey and more!).
You can also sign up for "Hour of Code" events at your local Apple store by click on this link...
https://www.apple.com/today/collection/hourofcode/
Please see Mrs. Graybosch with any questions you have and we look forward to seeing you in the library this week!!
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