Why Do Students Use Web Filters In Schools?

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I tend to hear throughout the school day several kids my class complaining about how their favorite movie or game website has been restricted, and that the school is so unfair when it comes to web filters. I think that web filters on chromebooks are not too restrictive because, the students seem to use the chromebooks for the right reason with the filters that are being used currently.
By, using filters students have been less distracted in class and attentive to what the teacher is explaining. If kids are watching movies in class with headphones in, they are not able to focus on their education. Another, reason would be many times students tend to procrastinate when it comes to their work, by using chromebooks. You open your chromebook

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