Thank you all for coming to Open House. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. I hope you will comment on the blogs and become a part of our classroom community.
If you weren't able to make it, please stop by anytime for a class visit. The links below will allow you to access the handouts from Open House.
Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview
Art Curriculum
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Internet Permission
Your child came home today with a permission slip to use the internet. I thought I could give you some more information about what it says.
I am the Technology Coach at Walker. That means my job includes helping teachers include technology in their lessons. I have had extensive training with computers in classrooms and I share that with teachers around the district.
That means that many of the projects in our classrooms will involve computers, technology, and 21st century learning. The slip your child has will allow them to participate fully in those projects.
First, your child needs permission to use the internet. They will not use it to visit whatever site they choose. All use is educational.
Second, they need permission to have their intellectual property on the net. That includes writing, art, and other project based work. This will allow you to see more of what they do at school and allow them to feel that they are contributing to a world wide audience.
Third, they need permission to have their picture on the web. This is used very rarely. No last names, addresses, emails, etc. are ever used. Students are taught internet safety and we use it all the time.
Let me reassure you that all safety precautions are taken. The internet is a valuable tool at school and we learn to use it wisely and safely. If you have questions please email me at
mmiller@amphi.com
or call me at 696 - 6551
I would be happy to talk to you at anytime.
Thanks,
Mitch
I am the Technology Coach at Walker. That means my job includes helping teachers include technology in their lessons. I have had extensive training with computers in classrooms and I share that with teachers around the district.
That means that many of the projects in our classrooms will involve computers, technology, and 21st century learning. The slip your child has will allow them to participate fully in those projects.
First, your child needs permission to use the internet. They will not use it to visit whatever site they choose. All use is educational.
Second, they need permission to have their intellectual property on the net. That includes writing, art, and other project based work. This will allow you to see more of what they do at school and allow them to feel that they are contributing to a world wide audience.
Third, they need permission to have their picture on the web. This is used very rarely. No last names, addresses, emails, etc. are ever used. Students are taught internet safety and we use it all the time.
Let me reassure you that all safety precautions are taken. The internet is a valuable tool at school and we learn to use it wisely and safely. If you have questions please email me at
mmiller@amphi.com
or call me at 696 - 6551
I would be happy to talk to you at anytime.
Thanks,
Mitch
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