Wiki+Permission+Letter+Link


 * Parental Permission Form**
 * Reading Competition Book Wiki – collaborative workspace**

We will be using a password protected wiki to give our student’s an area where they can share information about the books they are reading for the 2010 Reading Competition. [Just to remind you, each student will need to read and be responsible for at least two of the sixteen books on the competition list. Copies of these books are available at all public libraries (ask for interlibrary loan if your nearest library does not have a copy.) Also our own copies will be housed in the IHS Office during the summer (sign-out sheet is with them) and at the Children’s desk at the Cranberry Public Library (this is an exclusive check-out for team members.) You may have heard of Wikipedia, it is the best known example of a Wiki, and our small Wiki works in much the same way. As students write questions or develop character lists or plot summaries they can post this information to the appropriate page of the Wiki. (Each book will have its own page.) They can also post synopsis’ and authors notes found on the web to this page. All students involved in this project will able to add, delete or edit the information as it is posted. Because it is password protected no one except our team members will have access, and both Team Sponsors (Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Mourer) will be notified electronically every time information is added, deleted or edited. They will be monitoring the content and discussion. Students will able to leave messages in the discussion box for their teammates to read. We feel that this is the most advantageous, open-source, software for allowing students to share information about the books as they read them. It also provides them with a secure, easy to access site to revisit this information. Additionally, this project will teach the students how to work collaboratively, respect each others opinions, respect the intellectual property of others on the web, and practice their web searching techniques. As stated above this is NOT an open Wiki – it is password protected and only team members will have access. NO PERSONAL INFORMATION will be shared on this site, students will be identified by first name, or abbreviated first name only. Students will be instructed in what is and is not acceptable (see student handouts) and the Wiki will be monitored by the sponsors. Of course, security when web searching on their home computer will be dependant on the filters and security that **you** have installed; however the sponsors will offer suggested web sites and search engines for finding valid and authoritative information. For further parental information on keeping teens safe online please refer to: [] Please read through and review these wiki terms and conditions with your student, then sign and have them return it to us. They will not be permitted to join the wiki until we have received the signed form. (We will send a return copy to you with your student.)
 * Dear Families,**
 * What is a Wiki?**
 * Why use a Wiki?**
 * Security**
 * Permission:**

1. Students will not share the wiki usernames or password with anyone except the sponsors and their parents. 2. Students will not reveal any personal information about themselves or team mates on the wiki including, but not limited to: names, school or home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, pictures/video, city, state, country or any other information that would help someone locate or contact any team member. 3. Students using the Wiki are expected to treat wikispaces as an extension of the classroom. Any words, pictures, videos or podcasts that would be considered inappropriate in the classroom are NOT appropriate on the wiki. Please refer to the District Acceptable Use Policy or email one of your sponsors when in doubt. 4. Students are to remember that this is a wiki for the reading competition, and discussion should be about the books that are being covered for this event. The wiki and discussion feature should never be used to organize social events, chat or as a marketing or advertising tool. 5. Students must be respectful of others opinions and contributions. Bullying or rudeness of any kind will not be tolerated. 6. Students will always attribute work that is not their own to the appropriate author or artist. Violation of these terms will result in, at the minimum, a verbal warning and could progress to termination of wiki rights and the contacting of the students parents. Serious offenses could result in District or Public Authority intervention.
 * Wiki Terms and Conditions:**

I have read and understand these wiki terms and conditions and I agree to uphold them.

Student name (print):

Student signature and date:

Parent/Guardian signature and date:

__ Parent contact information – please provide a phone number or email where you can be reached.

PHONE:

EMAIL: __

Contact information for Sponsors is available on the attached student handouts.


 * Thank you

Adaptation of** [] **Return to:** **Wiki Safety Lesson Plan**