2.++Safety+and+Copyright+Statements

Dear Families of Mr. Sonnemaker and Mrs. Cherel's classes:

For this unit, students will be using the internet, but it will be limited to this wikispace. If students would like to expand their options, then websites will be provided for assisstance in locating relevant material; however, the teacher cannot control every site the student visits.

HOW IT WORKS

Posted on the wikispace homepage are the assignments' criteria. Assignments can be completed in a small group or individually. Students will then spend the rest of the week during their Music and English classes to complete these assignments. Since the assignment details are available online, students will have access to the wikispace pages at home.

SECURITY The blogging that will be used is designed to minimize risk to your child. The only personally identifying information included in the blog will be their first name. There will be no mention of our school name or our location. Students are allowed to post their interests and opinions, but not their age, e-mail, address, photographs of themselves, or other sensitive information.

RESOURCES All music can be found on this wikispace. If students would like to expand their options, then websites will be provided for assistance in locating relevant material; however, the teacher cannot control every site the studnet visits.

PERMISSION Before your child may start using the internet, we are asking for you and your child to discuss and sign the following form. Please return the form to Mr. Sonnemaker or Mrs. Cherel.

INTERNET USE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Students using the internet are expected to act safely and responsibly by keeping personal information out of posts and to only visit sites that are relevant and in accordance with school policy. You agree not, to post or give out your family name, password, username, email address, home address, school name, city, country, or other information that could help someone locate or contact you in person. You may share your interests, ideas and preferences.

2. Students using the internet agree not to share their username or password with anyone besides their teachers and parents. You agree to never log in as another student.

3. Students using the internet are expected to treat all spaces as classroom spaces. Speech that is inappropriate for class in not appropriate. We expect that you will conduct yourself in a manner reflective of a representative of this school.

4. Students who do not abide by these terms and conditions may lose their opportunity to take part in this project.

I have read and understand these blogging terms and conditions. I agree to uphold them. Student's signature: __Date:______________________________________ __Parent's signature:___________________________ Date:____________________________________

Source: Richardson, W., (2010). //Blogs, wikis, poscasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms//. Corwin, Thousand Oaks, CA.