Procedures for Teachers Using Web-based Tools with Students
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
Please email a copy of your letter to parents to bsimmonds@sd63.bc.ca so that it may be shared with others.
Last modified: Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 1:24 PM