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Myspace controversy
Rachel Frank
Issue date: 11/13/06 Section: News
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The computer lab ban on MySpace, which was lifted on October 4, is now contested between the computer labs at CSM.
MySpace is seen as a distraction that disrupts some students from finishing their work. Certain computer labs on campus have denied students the access to use MySpace even though the ban has been lifted.
Each lab at CSM has a different policy on the use of MySpace on their computers.
The policy in the Bldg. 14 Business Microcomputer Lab has changed, said Russell Cunningham, instructional aide at the lab.
"Only class related work is allowed. No streaming videos, downloading music, or MySpace can be used in the computer lab," said Cunningham.
"To date, there has not been a consistent policy on the blocking of MySpace," said Mike Claire, the vice president of instruction, in his statement mailed out to the faculty.
E-mail, MySpace, instant messaging, and other popular communication software are important tools for students, said Claire.
"I am confident that the college can develop an overall lab use policy that will allow students access to the tools that they need," Claire said. "And still maintain an environment conducive to learning," said Claire.
Taylor Tatterson, communications coordinator for MySpace refused to comment on the subject of MySpace being banned at community colleges. "I am not supposed to comment," she said.
As of now, the library is the only place that allows the use of MySpace, said librarian Louise Pasternack.
"At first we blocked it, but then we realized that some students use it for research for term projects and to get in touch with other students," said Pasternack.
"I feel like MySpace is detrimental to academic success," said student Nestor Icaza. "It is a trivial waste of time with absolutely no productive results."
Other students have different views on MySpace. "If its not affecting anyone else then it should be allowed," said student Yasamin Givechi.
"The lab receives funding that is designated for specific purposes related to English composition courses," said Tanisha Shaffer, monitor of the writing center.
"When allowing the use of MySpace in the lab, it was disruptive and isolated the students from the faculty. Now that MySpace has been blocked, more students are coming into the lab and the relationship between the students and the faculty has improved," said Shaffer.
The policy about the use of MySpace in the computer labs at CSM is still unresolved.
"I have discussed this issue with CSM's Academic Senate President," said Claire. "We both believe that the college's Technology Advisory Committee is the appropriate body to develop such a policy."
MySpace is seen as a distraction that disrupts some students from finishing their work. Certain computer labs on campus have denied students the access to use MySpace even though the ban has been lifted.
Each lab at CSM has a different policy on the use of MySpace on their computers.
The policy in the Bldg. 14 Business Microcomputer Lab has changed, said Russell Cunningham, instructional aide at the lab.
"Only class related work is allowed. No streaming videos, downloading music, or MySpace can be used in the computer lab," said Cunningham.
"To date, there has not been a consistent policy on the blocking of MySpace," said Mike Claire, the vice president of instruction, in his statement mailed out to the faculty.
E-mail, MySpace, instant messaging, and other popular communication software are important tools for students, said Claire.
"I am confident that the college can develop an overall lab use policy that will allow students access to the tools that they need," Claire said. "And still maintain an environment conducive to learning," said Claire.
Taylor Tatterson, communications coordinator for MySpace refused to comment on the subject of MySpace being banned at community colleges. "I am not supposed to comment," she said.
As of now, the library is the only place that allows the use of MySpace, said librarian Louise Pasternack.
"At first we blocked it, but then we realized that some students use it for research for term projects and to get in touch with other students," said Pasternack.
"I feel like MySpace is detrimental to academic success," said student Nestor Icaza. "It is a trivial waste of time with absolutely no productive results."
Other students have different views on MySpace. "If its not affecting anyone else then it should be allowed," said student Yasamin Givechi.
"The lab receives funding that is designated for specific purposes related to English composition courses," said Tanisha Shaffer, monitor of the writing center.
"When allowing the use of MySpace in the lab, it was disruptive and isolated the students from the faculty. Now that MySpace has been blocked, more students are coming into the lab and the relationship between the students and the faculty has improved," said Shaffer.
The policy about the use of MySpace in the computer labs at CSM is still unresolved.
"I have discussed this issue with CSM's Academic Senate President," said Claire. "We both believe that the college's Technology Advisory Committee is the appropriate body to develop such a policy."
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Trinesha
posted 12/19/06 @ 12:43 PM PST
Personally I think that all the controversy that is going on with Myspace is very unnecessary. Myspace is not harming anyone or anything. Students should have the right to get on myspace on any computer. (Continued…)
maria
posted 5/10/07 @ 8:48 PM PST
I just got off myspace, and i absolutely agree--It's an absolute waste of time. And i don't believe myspace is a credible source for information as far as research goes either. (Continued…)
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