As professionals we have access to computers not only at home, but at the workplace as well. Inevitably some personal business is taken care of on the school computers. People need to be careful though because administrative oversight of internet activity can be omnipotent. What one person sees as relevant another could see as profane. Some administrative bodies restrict certain social sites from their computers. Certain popular websites, such as Youtube and Facebook, have been scapegoated in recent years. According to a new Reuters article a University of Melbourne study has found that workers are more productive when they are allowed to use Twitter, Youtube and Facebook. It was found that employees needed breaks. Many employees are choosing to take their breaks at their desks. Apparently the more rested the mind, the more the productivity. Good news for at work surfers.
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I wrote about this topic on my Blog as well. Does your district block any of these cites? Faculty have access to Youtube, for which I'm grateful because I've used it frequently in my teachinhg. However, everyone is blocked from FB, and right now I'm thinking that's ok. Our district also blocks sparknotes.com, pinkmonkey.com and other such websites.
ReplyDeleteI have, too, heard that employers are more productive when allowed this technology. I find this really hard to believe. Doesn't it seem people would be more productive if they actually left their computer and moved around physically? Remaining seated at a computer while taking a break, with your mind engaged in practically the same activity, seems like not a break at all.
ReplyDeleteWe can get on Youtube and FB as staff at my school. I think that the break comes from the orientation of the activity (ex. pleasure vs. toiling, eye melting work).
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