Assignment 3

Anna McLaughlin
4th grade

1. I put the four computers in a station at the back of the classroom. The student’s desks are in groups of three. I have the desks situated where the students will all be facing the front of the classroom to make sure they are not distracted by the computers. My desk and computer are in the front of the room and the printer is beside my desk. There is a projector in the front center of the room for easy viewing.

2. I’ve made a chart of when each student will use the computers and which computer they will use. This chart is posted on the wall near the computer station. The computers will be used for 1 ½ hours in the morning and 1 ½ hours in the afternoon. Each student will have approximately ten minutes at the computer.

3. The students will primarily be using Microsoft Word to write a short journal of my choice each day. They will then print their journal and keep it in a binder. This will give the students an opportunity to become more comfortable with writing and typing.


1. I have put the student’s desks in groups of four where they are facing to the left and right of the classroom. The computers are on carts in the back of the classroom. My desk is in the front of the classroom and the printer is beside my desk. The projector is in the front center of the classroom for easy viewing.

2. The computers will be kept on the cart in the back of the classroom until their designated time of use. We will use the computers each afternoon for 1 ½ hours.

3. The computers will be used for Accelerated Reading activities. The class as a whole will read stories together from books on the internet. Once the class has finished a story, each student will use the AR program to take the AR test. This will allow each student the chance to read and test at the same pace.

Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Uses:
Use of the internet is strictly for educational purposes. Below are the appropriate uses you may access.
1. Research (for academic purposes only)
2. Access current data
3. Communicate academically
4. Participate in joint efforts
5. Access exclusive resources

Unacceptable Uses:
Below are uses of the internet/network that are inappropriate.
1. “Any use of obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening language.”
2. Posting information that is forged or slanderous.
3. Interacting in any chat groups that are not academic related.
4. Granting unauthorized persons access to the internet/network.
5. Revealing personal contact information.
6. “Agreeing to meet someone met online without parental approval and under the supervision of a teacher or authorized adult.”
7. Using the internet for illegal purposes.
8. “Attempts to access any websites that are restricted, confidential, or privileged.”
9. Accessing any material that is promoting discrimination or violence, material that suggests illegal acts, material that is obscene or profane.
10. “Plagiarizing information found on the internet.”
11. “Attempts to disrupt access.”
12. “Posting chain letters.”
13. “Causing damage to or changing function, operation or design of the technology.”
14. Uploading any material that is protected by copyright or trademark.
15. “Harassing another person.”
16. “Buying or selling any products or services.”
17. Downloading any files over 5 MB.










Student and Parent Agreement for Acceptable Use of Internet & Network Communications

Parent:

I have read the Parent and Student Agreement for the Acceptable Use of Internet & Network Communications. I understand that this is a privilege for my child, and therefore release the County School System and any institutions that it is affiliated with from all claims or damages that may arise from my child’s use, or inability to use the communication system.

_____ I give permission for my child to use the Internet & Network Communications
and certify that the information in this form is correct.

If permission is given, the student must complete the Student section below.

_____ I do not give permission for my child to use the Internet & Network
Communications and certify that the information in this form is correct.

If permission is not given, your child will not be able to participate in the
use of Internet & Network Communications.

Student:

I understand that my computer use is not private and will be monitored by the County School System.

I have read the Parent and Student Agreement for the Acceptable Use of Internet & Network Communications and I agree to follow all of the rules included. I understand that any abuse of these rules will result in suspension or further action.


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