Has the countdown officially begun? I know we are getting close!
Here are just a few informational items for you to peruse and think about.
Cell Phones & Other Devices in School
Several people have begun to question our cell phone policy and the usage of cell phones in school by students. I would encourage all teachers to take some time to read the current policy on cell phone and other electronic device usage during school and also the cyberbullying policy -- all found within the student handbook.
One thing that is often forgotten is the line in the cell phone policy that indicates that students may use cell phones in the classroom with teacher permission for educational purposes. Consider this the next time you allow students to use their phones during class time.
I would argue that the recent events involving the usage of Twitter for cyberbullying (even that which occurred during school hours) does not warrant the removal of cell phones from students or a change to our policy. Most of the cyberbullying occurs outside of school hours. Students will do this regardless of our rules allowing or not allowing phones in school.
What we must change is our approach in teaching students about the use of phones, social media, and technology in general. We must educate them on the consequences of their actions. We teach young adults to drive cars, yet we allow them to publish to the world without teaching them how to do so appropriately.
Nearly all high school students have a Twitter account (if you have a middle or high schooler, check to see if they have an account ... then follow them!). Twitter is PUBLIC... no following, friending, or acceptance required. This is a big responsibility... and few adults understand or care about Twitter. Therein lies the true problem!
Senior Awards Assembly
We will hold the Senior Awards Assembly at 8 AM Wednesday, May 15th in the Lecture Hall. Plan on 1 1/2 hours for the assembly... maybe less. Senior exams should be given Thursday and Friday of next week.
Supplementals
If you have not done so already, please send your interest / intent to Phil. This can be as simple as a quick email. This includes department chairs, clubs, organizations, etc.
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5/17 Ruth Rumple
Well said!!
ReplyDeleteIt might be prudent to point out to/remind students (especially Seniors) that any sexual comment made in any way (verbally, written, posted, tweeted, etc.) about another student, teacher, administrator, or professor would most likely result in being kicked out of whatever university or post-secondary school he/she may be attending. Universities don't tolerate it, neither should we.
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