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focusing on Web 2.0 and site blocking in schools, has just been released. The report looks at identifying and overcoming barriers associated with site blocking with regards to Web 2.0 services.

Key findings include: Web 2.0 provides rich opportunities for teaching and learning Site blocking is a necessary and key component of every school’s overall cyber-safety strategy Cyber-safety concerns head the list of barriers to the adoption of Web 2.0 in Schools Current Site blocking methods are blunt instruments when applied to Web 2.0 sites Unblocking Web 2.0 sites must be done within a clear policy framework Teachers need professional learning support in order to effectively use Web 2.0 in teaching and learning.