I became very ill last week after Tuesday, but was able to sit in on Goode's 3rd period, our DHS pilot class. They were so quiet and busy at work. I believe some were working on their citations for the research project that Ms. Goode is supervising through their blogging (another very effective way to integrate technology).
We have some students at the high school thinking that the gaggle email is an email account they can use to enter a dating service site???!!! Hello! Besides, you are in high school-- surrounded by coeds, why do you need a dating service?
Anyhoo, we restricted the culprit to emailing administrator only or should it be taken away completely? Will that be like taking away the student's pencil? They are using the blog to comment on each other's work, but the email is use to confer or offer suggestions to students that are not posted to their blog.
I think we agree that at least one month restriction. Although the opportunity at the high school is more frequent because the lab is more available. Maybe we should try to step up the number of visits at the middle school? What do ya think?
To me, the entire incident above is just another excellent point for the record that students do need email at school so we can show them exactly how to utilize a "work" email. He would've gotten fired! Am I right?
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You are completely correct! I think that understanding the difference between work & personal is something that MANY people struggle with. It is an important lesson to teach to our kids. We might consider a lesson on free e-mail sites they can join if they are looking for a place to communicate personally. The only downside - how do we keep them from accessing personal e-mail while they are using school technology?
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