MRS. DIXON
T E C H N O L O G Y
U S E
P O L I C Y
ENGLISH II & ENGLISH II HONORS
T E C H N O LOGY OVERVIEW and PARENT CONS ENT FORM Table of Contents Technology Accept Policy
able Use
Overview Student
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Responsibilities pa ge 2
Rule of Thumb
Free Avatar Sites Why ePortfolios? Note to Parents Parent Consent Form
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The 21st Century Classroom Technology is all around us, breaking down barriers that once limited instruction. With the tools of the 21st Century Classroom, your child has the opportunity to learn important technology
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skills that will enhance his/ her learning experience and prepare him/her for the workplace. The Internet and Web 2.0 tools will be used in this class. For some web based tools an
WALLWISHER
email may be required for registration/ login. For an overview of the Web 2.0 tools that will be used in this class please refer to the following pages.
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student
WIK ISPACES
responsibilities 1. Students will use the Internet to access sites for curriculumbased projects that have been pre-planned by the teacher. 2. Student use of the Internet will be supervised and electronically filtered by the countyʼs Web Sense filtering; however, it is ultimately the studentʼs responsibility to stay on task.
www.wikispaces.com
3. Students are responsible for avoiding sites that are profane, obscene, or that advocate illegal acts, violence or discrimination toward other people.
GLOGST ER GLOGSTER IS A SOCIAL NETWORK THAT ALLOWS USERS TO CREATE FREE INTERACTIVE POSTERS OR GLOGS. STUDENTS WILL CREATE AN “ABOUT ME” GLOG THAT WILL BE THE HOMEPAGE FOR THEIR EPORTFOLIO. AVATARS WILL BE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION AND ORIGINALITY.
4. Students who need to print information from the Internet must have pre-approval by the teacher. 5. Students are responsible for adhering to copyright guidelines. For more information on copyright visit the Creative Commons website.
http://edu.glogster.com
6. Students may use approved email accounts and other interactive online tools on school computers for teacherdirected coursework only. 7. If for any reason a student violates the guides as stated in the SCPS AUP and/or the above student responsibilities check list, he or she will be banned from computer use for a set period of time. Please be responsible!
WIKISPACES AND PBWORKS WILL BE USED FOR EPORTFOLIOS. STUDENTS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO DISPLAY THEIR BEST WORK ONLINE TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS WITH OTHERS. TEACHER GENERATED LOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH STUDENT; HOWEVER, EMAIL REGISTRATION MAY BE NEEDED FOR UPLOADED
(STUDENT GLOG EXAMPLE FROM ISEARCH PROJECT)
BLOGGER BLOGS MAY BE CREATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS GROUP PROJECTS, LIT CIRCLE ASSIGNMENTS, AND/OR EPORTFOLIOS. TO USE BLOGGER, AND EMAIL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Rules for the Internet ALL AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) rules for Seminole County Public Schools Apply!
Any misbehavior when using technology will cause the student to be banned from using technology for a set period of time. Be safe, be aware, and stay on topic! More information can be found on blackboard and the WSHS website.
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Note: If a student doesn始t have an email account, one can be created (with parent permission) at any of the following sites: www.mail.com (free general email accounts) www.zoobuh.com (free safe email with parent control features) Remember the rule of thumb:
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No three identifying factors should be used for Internet projects. An example of a good username would be: School name, first name, last initial only (no last names) Avatars Students will create avatars for their online pictures. Some good sites for creating free avatars include: www.faceyourmanga.com" " www.doppelme.com
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why e-portfolios? Research shows the benefits of student created portfolios. ePortfolios can benefit students in several ways. According to A Review Of The Literature On Portfolios And Electronic Portfolios (Oct. 2006), ePortfolios help to focus student thinking (Wade & Yarbrough, 1996), provide a means to translate theory into practice (Hauge, 2006), and most importantly, document a learner’s progress over time (Abrami & Barrett, 2005). Through the process of portfolio construction, students gain a broader sense of what they are learning (Young, 2002). They can see their learning unfolding (Darling, 2001), acquire an awareness of their accomplishments and come to understand how their learning takes place (Brown, 2002).
ePortfolios The purpose of ePortfolios is to house artifacts as evidence of curriculum and technology (ISTE) standards. Several kinds of evidence can/will be used including writing samples, videos, podcasts, Glogs, multimedia presentations and reflections. References: Abrami, P. C., & Barrett, H. (2005). Directions for research and development on electronic portfolios. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 31(3), online version. Brown, J. O. (2002). Know thyself: The impact of portfolio development on adult learning. Adult Education Quarterly, 52(3), 228-245. Butler, P.(2006) “Review of the Literature on Portfolios and Eportfolios” [Retrieved April 13, 2009 from https://eduforge.org/ docman/view.php/176/1111/ ePortfolio%20Project%20Research %20Report.pdf. Darling, L. F. (2001). Portfolio as practice: The narratives of emerging teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 17(1), 107-121. Hauge, T. E. (2006). Portfolios and ICT as means of professional learning in teacher education. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 32(1), 23-36. Wade, R. C., & Yarbrough, D. B. (1996). Portfolios: A tool for reflective thinking in teacher education? Teaching and Teacher Education, 12(1), 63-79. Young, J. R. (2002). 'E-portfolios' could give students a new sense of their accomplishments. Chronicle of Higher Education, 48(26), A31-A32.
Parents, Your student will soon be creating an ePortfolio for this course. Although most students have a Facebook or MySpace page, the rule of thumb for the ePortfolio is no three (3) identifying factors! i.e. only school name and first name/last initial used for identification. No personal pictures.
Contact information can not be provided. Students will use avatars instead of personal photos. All students will be asked to select the “Protected” privacy feature. Note: If students choose to continue adding artifacts to their portfolios after this course, with parent permission, they may add additional information or change privacy settings as colleges often request to see portfolios. Please be advised that the ePortfolio will no longer be used, viewed, or graded by the teacher and it is up to the student to use the ePortfolio in a productive and appropriate manner. The
student does have the option to delete the account at the end of this course. I encourage students to select the “Protected” or “Private” feature when creating the ePortfolio for this course. The teacher must be invited to view the portfolio for grading purposes. (Parents must also receive an “invite” from the student if the privacy feature is selected.) ePortfolio addresses will be posted to Blackboard for parents to view. I hope you enjoy seeing your child’s exemplary work! Please sign the Parent Consent Form on the next page and have your student return the form by the following school day. Thank you!
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Students Parents
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Please return this form to Mrs. Dixon ~ will be kept on file
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My child, _____________________________, has permission to create an ePortfolio for this course and use the appropriate Web 2.0 tools outlined in the Technology Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that some Web 2.0 tools that are used for education purposes require an email for registration and log in. I give permission for my child to use his/her email for this purpose.
Parent Signature __________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
I have read the AUP (Student Handbook/WSHS website) and Student Responsibilities for using technology (page 2). I agree to productively use the computer, Internet, and Web 2.0 tools in a proper manner. I know if I do not follow the rules, then all privileges will be revoked.
Student Signature __________________________________________ Date ____/____/____
Students: ALWAYS record your login information in a safe place.
Keep it in your wallet or planner. You may also write your usernames & passwords below for the teacher to keep on file for you. If you forget your login information, just ask the teacher to look up your information. Remember to record after you create!
record your login information! Web 2.0 Tool
user name
password
Wikispaces
Blogger Glogster Voki Stock Exchange
Wallwisher Twitter
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Please return this form to Mrs. Dixon ~ will be kept on file
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