On 7/16/04, Vance wrote:
> On 7/11/04, Jose wrote:
>> We could set up a web site called "Rate My Students.Com".
>> Teachers could look up their school and idividual students and
>> post some jibberish or put-down about them on the site for the
>> entire world to see! Of course, angsty teachers need a place to
>> post degrading and stupid things to let off some steam. I am
>> sure the parents and the children would love to see all the
>> things that teachers have to say about them! Give me a break.
>> It can be degrading and it is ridiculous. The site gives an
>> outlet for hatred towards others. One nearby school had to
> block
>> the URL because students were using the school computers and
>> their computer lab times to spend time on the rate my teacher
> web-
>> site. I could really care a less about what a student posts
>> about me on the site, but of course, I am a man and all my
>> postings are positive (that is a totally different issue).
>> Anyways, just something to think about. God bless and love your
>> neighbors!
>>
>> Jose
>
> Lots of URLs are blocked. All gaming, pornographic, and other non-
> educational sites are blocked at my school. It's not uncommon. If
> kids really want to access ratemyteachers, they can do it at home.
Hi Vance and Jose:
Thanks fo responding. I would like each teacher to view the comments,
on these web sites, with an eye for detail and write back. I would
be interested in patterns/coinincidences that you and other teachers
observe, given that most of us know our co-workers fairly well.I
appreciate you visiting and yes our administration blocks some sites,
as well. First-rate teacher