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"The latest Ofsted Study from the UK supports Bennett's observation: Students are more competent and confident digital citizens when they are specifically trained how to respond to online experiences that make them feel uncomfortable. Light filtering support with training helps children learn to protect themselves and use the Web wisely more than massive block-out filtering."

Note that the Daring Librarian suggests beginning with a wiki for ease in creating a presence on the Web. Great idea for class website. "I turned to The Daring Librarian for insights and had the opportunity to interview her alter ego, Gwyneth Anne Jones, one of the Library Journal's Movers & Shakers of 2011. Gwyneth works as teacher-librarian in Laurel, Maryland, and serves on the ISTE Board of Directors. Widely recognized in the Web 2.0 circuit, Gwyneth is known for her outgoing presence and professional generosity. She calls herself an "enthusiastic champion of transliteracy, creative commons, open source, shameless sharing" and "fearless fighter of filters!""