Using Web-Based Tools

When a teacher asks students to use a web-based tool that involves a student providing any personal information such as:

• username/email address (when signing up for the tool)
  
• likeness/pictures/audio/video
  
• location
  
• personal demographics etc
  

the teacher should follow these guidelines: .....

• Send home a customized Web-based Tools Letter that:
• Outline what web-based tool(s) will be used and the educational rationale for using the tool
• Describe the ways in which the web-based tool(s) will be used
• Explain what a student needs to do to use the web-based tool(s) and what personal information they may be providing.  Ie. an email address
  

• Review the terms of use and privacy policies of the web-based tool(s) that they wish to use with students and include any pertinent information, ie. age restrictions, etc

• On the reverse of the letter, attach the Web-Based Tools Consent Form for parents to give consent
• Provide your school administration with a copy of your letter for their records