Marina, Josh, and Tim As a parent of _____________________ I will acknowledge the following information: Your child will be using technology in the classroom, for the purposes of gathering information and research in this content area. Technology in the classroom is a privilege that should not be abused by the student. Policies: Your child will be expected to use the technology in an appropriate manner to facilitate his/ her learning process. Appropriate use of technology in class includes: • Usage of internet only for research use • Usage of classroom technology for project presentations • Usage of proper programs for classroom work, such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other programs determined by the teacher Inappropriate use of Classroom technology: • Visit of adult sites • Social networking sites, such as; twitter, face book, my space, blogs, etc. • Visiting YouTube for not classroom related material • Listening to online music without teachers consent • Updating personal websites • Downloading programs • Visiting email • Vandalism of classroom technology • Stealing classroom technology Penalties for violation: Students in violation of these rules will face consequences in accordance with school policies. (Please refer to school’s rules and regulations) Liability disclaimer: The school will in no way be responsible for behavioral problems caused by use of the technology. These include, but are not limited to, pornographic addictions, social networking addictions, gambling addictions, etc.
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