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=Terms and Conditions for Online Collaboration Tools=


 * What we are doing**

In all of my classes, we are going to be utilizing a wikipage website to enhance student learning. The wikipage will be “class central,” where students can check on homework assignments, schedules, and do a variety of online projects. Students will be expected to answer discussion questions posted, build websites dedicated to certain scientific topics, post powerpoints, papers, and other projects to be shared with other students.


 * Safety and Security**

The safety and security of students’ personal information is extremely important. To maintain this security, the only personal information of students that will be on the wikipage will be their first name and last initial. Students are allowed to post their interests and opinions. However, students’ ages, e-mail addresses, photographs of themselves, or other sensitive information are not allowed on the wikipage.


 * Guidelines for students using the wikipage**

1. Students using the wikipage are expected to act safely by keeping personal information out of what they post on the page. The student agrees not to post or give out your family name, password, user name, e-mail address, home address, or other information that could help someone locate or contact the student in person. The student may share interests, ideas, and work/projects done by the student.

2. Students using the wikipage agree not to share their user name or password with anyone besides their teachers and parents. The student agrees not to log in as another student.

3. Students are expected to treat the wikipage as part of the classroom. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate for the wiki. It is expected that the student will conduct her/himself in a manner reflective of a representative of Totino-Grace.

4. The wikipage is a tool for learning and as the teacher I reserve the right to limit what is posted on the page to questions and projects related to the course content.

5. Student collaboration and sharing through the wikipage is highly encouraged. However, if a student receives an inappropriate, disrespectful comment or a comment that makes the student feel uncomfortable, the student will inform Mr. Dahlman immediately.

6. Students who do not abide by these guidelines will lose their access to the wikipage and be referred to the Dean’s office when appropriate.


 * If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of the wikispace in class, please contact Mr. Dahlman.