Using Technology to Support Acceptable Use Strategies to support acceptable Internet use include using approved digital resources and services, providing access to materials on an intranet or through a proxy server, and filtering applications. Of these, filtering software promotes the most heated discussion. Opponents consider filtering software a form of censorship, while proponents believe that it allows students to safely search the Internet, avoiding contact with undesirable Web sites or individuals. No one strategy can solve all unacceptable use problems and you should not rely solely on technological tools. Training for parents, teachers, and students will help reduce the number and severity of problems you encounter. Did You Know? Teacher concerns about the potential for inappropriate use sometimes reduce classroom use of the Internet. However, officials in Tennessee note that Internet use has increased since filtering software was installed on the statewide network, ConnecTEN, in November 1998. 8