Have you even been blocked from websites on school computers and wondered why? School blockers are
efficient and necessary tools used to block inappropriate or otherwise dangerous content on the web.
These internet blockers can protect users from getting a virus, or even from viewing other unwanted
material such as pop-ups or inappropriate images. To sum it up, schools should filter internet access to
certain websites or games that may cause distractions during class time, and to protect users from
potentially unwanted material on computers. If you still do not agree, I will show you why schools should
filter internet access.
To begin with, class time is not the time to be doing other things other than school work or note taking.
That’s why internet blocks can be helpful in stopping unrelated activity on computers during class time,
such as blocking gaming websites or social media websites. Also, the internet filter can be fully
customizable to the liking of the school, for example changing the filter’s sensitivity to be lighter or
heavier. In an article found on www.currentware.org (2019), there is some evidence that further proves
my point. “The software allows teachers to provide their students with access to digital learning materials
while also ensuring that they are fully engaged in their studies rather than becoming distracted by social
media, chat rooms, and computer games.” This official internet blocker company talks about and shows
how school internet blockers can help during class. Next on, security,
In continuation, another main reason that schools should block unfiltered internet access is to prevent
attacks on school computers, using inappropriate material or infected files like viruses. Sometimes,
websites can disguise themselves as being perfectly innocent, but can have dangerous download buttons
or info-logging code. However, school blockers can once again help with this issue. School blockers can
also detect dangerous or unwanted content, and block it from being viewed. According to
www.currentware.com (2019), there is more evidence supporting my arguement. “The software allows
teachers to provide their students with access to digital learning materials while also ensuring that they are
fully engaged in their studies rather than becoming distracted by social media, chat rooms, and computer
games.” This just proves that there are dangerous things out on the internet that blockers help protect you
from.
Although some people may argue that internet blockers may sometimes accidentally block perfectly
innocent photos or websites that could be used for research purposes or other things. However, this
argument does not work out since blocking softwares these days allow easy access to filtering websites,
and it is a matter of simply unblocking certain websites that are falsely flagged. Also, sometimes websites
that may look innocent have some sort of reason that they are being blocked, possibly being a phishing
website.
In conclusion, schools should use internet blockers/filters to regulate class activity and prevent
distractions, but also to protect students’ computers from being hacked or getting a virus. It will always be
fun to play games, but education will always be way more important than playing games
.