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Peru CSD implementing new internet access model on school devices

The model will restrict student access for grades K-8 to a specific list of approved educational websites

Peru CSD implementing new internet access model on school devices

The model will restrict student access for grades K-8 to a specific list of approved educational websites

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      THE "SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE" IS SCHEDULED TO HEAR MORE TESTIMONY NEXT WEEK. STARTING SOON, SOME NORTHERN NEW YORK STUDENTS ONLY BE ABLE USE THEIR SCHOOL DEVICES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PERU CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS INTRODUCING WHAT IT CALLS A "WHITE LIST ONLY" INTERNET ACCESS MODEL. THIS MEANS THAT STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ACCESS A SPECIFIC LIST OF APPROVED EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES ON SCHOOL DEVICES. OFFICIALS SAY IT WILL MAKE LEARNING A LOT EASIER FOR STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM. 03;38;42;12 - 03;38;59;05 < "The goal is that we focus them towards educational content, remove some of the distractions, so they really understand the learning that needs to take place with access to those devices and how the Chromebook is a tool that's going to help access learning and get them to the learning goals that
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      Peru CSD implementing new internet access model on school devices

      The model will restrict student access for grades K-8 to a specific list of approved educational websites

      Starting soon, students in grades K-8 in the Peru Central School District will only be able to use their school devices for educational purposes, thanks to a new initiative aimed at enhancing classroom learning. The district is introducing a “White List Only” internet access model, which will restrict student access to a specific list of approved educational websites.This new policy, which is set to take effect on April 25, is designed to help students focus on learning by removing potential distractions. According to Nicholas Damiani, the district’s director of technology, the move is aimed at making it easier for students to concentrate on the educational content they need to succeed.“The goal is that we focus them towards educational content, remove some of the distractions, so they really understand the learning that needs to take place with access to those devices,” said Damiani. “The Chromebook is a tool that will help access learning and get them to the learning goals that teachers have established.”

      Starting soon, students in grades K-8 in the Peru Central School District will only be able to use their school devices for educational purposes, thanks to a new initiative aimed at enhancing classroom learning.

      The district is introducing a “White List Only” internet access model, which will restrict student access to a specific list of approved educational websites.

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      This new policy, which is set to take effect on April 25, is designed to help students focus on learning by removing potential distractions.

      According to Nicholas Damiani, the district’s director of technology, the move is aimed at making it easier for students to concentrate on the educational content they need to succeed.

      “The goal is that we focus them towards educational content, remove some of the distractions, so they really understand the learning that needs to take place with access to those devices,” said Damiani. “The Chromebook is a tool that will help access learning and get them to the learning goals that teachers have established.”