Wiki+Warranty

The members of //(name of class)// class at //(name of school)// will be participating in a class wiki for the purposes of: //(include all that apply, delete others)// Responding to and commenting on curriculum topics as we study them Creating written projects/ media projects and commenting on each other’s work Encouraging process writing Practicing persuasive writing Reviewing and sharing study strategies before tests and quizzes Creative writing Practicing taking varied points of view on a topic Sharing classroom events with families Sharing special projects, such as … Discussing current events Making classroom suggestions Creating FAQ pages on curriculum topics Other:
 * Wiki Warranty **
 * Purpose of the wiki**

This wiki will be created using a wiki tool at //(paste URL of wiki here).// In the interest of students’ safety, the following restrictions have been configured on the wiki: //(keep the ones that apply; delete others)//
 * Safety**

Only the teacher can enter registrations Only students, parents, and staff members with a related interest to this class are allowed to add to or edit the wiki. Only registered members can see the wiki All wiki content is subject to teacher approval and/or deletion. The teacher will be notified of any edits to the wiki. All wiki content will be removed from public view after the school year ___ has ended. No individual or identifiable profiles are available on the wiki All students and participants in this wiki project must agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. No student may edit or delete the work of another without including a written explanation for the changes (with initials or pseudonym signature) in the Discussion area for that page. The teacher, (name here), will make every reasonable effort to monitor conduct on the class wiki in order to maintain a positive learning community. All participants will respect the each other’s time and efforts by supporting the same positive approach. No student or other participant may include any information or images on the site that could compromise the safety of himself or other wiki members. Avoid specific comments about our location or schedules, if they would be visible to outsiders. All participants will be respectful in their postings and edits. No trash-talk, inappropriate language, personal insults, profanity, spam, racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks, or threatening comments will be tolerated. No student or other participant may post, comment, or change settings on the site in violation of these terms and conditions. All participants must protect their log-in and password information, as well as class passwords (if any). If participants suspect that a password has been compromised, he/she must notify the teacher immediately. No participant may share his/her log-in information or protected information about the site with anyone who is not a participant. This includes adding trackbacks or other means by which outsiders can access the site without permission.
 * Terms and Conditions**

Any participant who is aware of violations of this agreement by others must report these violations to the teacher immediately both verbally and in writing (email or note).

All use of the wiki must be in accordance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy, including entries made from computers outside of school.

Uncited use of copyrighted material in wiki postings, files, or comments will be deemed as plagiarism and punished accordingly.

No posting or edit may facilitate or promote illegal activity, either overtly or by implication.

No student may edit or delete the work of another without including a written explanation for the changes in the Discussion area for that page.

Any violation of the above terms and conditions shall make the violator subject to both immediate termination from the wiki, **with all related sacrifice of points toward grades** and to discipline through the school code of conduct, where applicable. At the teacher’s discretion, a warning may be given in the case of minor infractions.
 * Consequences of violating the Warranty**

I agree to the terms and conditions of the class wiki for (name of class here) for the 20 -20 (add dates) school year. and permit my student to participate in the wiki project.
 * Signatures**

________________________________ ________________________________ Student signature Date Parent signature Date


 * Parent membership**


 * I wish to be a registered member of the class wiki. Please add me to the rolls:**


 * PRINT CLEARLY!**

Name:

Email address:

Name of student:

Relationship to student:

Note: Any grandparent or other relative who wishes to participate may contact (//teacher name//) at (//email address) to request access. The teacher// will verify the identities of all non-parental contacts by emailing the parent/gu
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