Filters: If not me, then who?

I just re-read a post from one of our classmates complaining about the lack of "flash" software on school computers which essentially blocks the use of ANIMOTO.  The overzealous use of filtering is a fairly common problem for teachers.   Here is what I suggested to our classmate:

I read this post earlier and missed the opportunity to express my opinion that teachers need to be proactive with the people who control school information technology departments. Find out who is in control and build a case for less restrictive filtering. Use Animoto as an example of good things that are being excluded. Do a demo, get an exception for one class if necessary.

May 17, 2010 8:12 AM

To paraphrase Hillel, "If not me, then who?  If not now, then when?"