Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Re: policies on recording classes

We have starting investigating this pen as a tool ourselves and have exactl=
y the same concerns. I will be curious to follow this thread and find out w=
hat others are doing.

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From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Flanagan
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:40 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: policies on recording classes

Dear Colleagues,

We recently had the opportunity to explore the use of the Pulse Pen for a=
student with dyslexia. After the pilot exploration of the recording devi=
ce, several interesting questions have arisen. Teachers express concerns =
about equity, privacy, informed consent, full disclosure, acceptable usage=
, and consequences for inappropriate usage, among many other ramifications=
of recording class discussion and lecture.

I am writing to all of you to ask:

1. What is your policy for determining accommodations involving assistiv=
e technology for students who have diagnosed need?
2. Do you allow tape recorders, laptops in class and other types of techn=
ological tools to allow students to access course content, or demonstrate =
their understanding of material?
3. What types of discussions has your school had about students recording=
classes, either audio or video, with laptops?

Many thanks for your experience and wisdom in the field!

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