Re: [LM_NET] Looking for Internet Access Permission Forms --a different approach

[Robert Eiffert <beiffert@COMCAST.NET>]

A big advantage of using opt-out is putting internet use on a 'integral
with curriculum use' basis not an optional extra or free time use. Makes
a lot of sense if the library and classroom teachers are developing
online resource pages, especially if the library is providing
subscription databases.

Our secretaries  had to spend just a few minutes the first year we
switched, double checking with parents who did sign, to make sure they
realized it was to exclude from use. Most had older siblings and heading
on our first form probably wasn't clear enough. In my MS (1050 students)
we also had none opt-out

Robert Eiffert
Librarian, Pacific MS  Vancouver WA
pac.egreen.wednet.edu/library beiffert@egreen.wednet.edu
Librarian in the Middle Blog: beiffert.net  robert@beiffert.net



Mary Alice Anderson wrote:

>Hi,
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>Here's a different approach and one our district has used for years.   We do not 
>have permission forms.   When students enter the district it is assumed that they 
>have permission unless the parents complete a form to OPT OUT.  In our 1300 
>student middle school no one has opted out and only one or two students opted out 
>of having their photo used in press releases or on the web site.    The opt out 
>approach saves a lot of paperwork.  Of course the internet access policy is 
>printed in student handbooks, signs are posted etc.
>
>Mary Alice
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>Mary Alice Anderson
>Winona, MN
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