Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, August 20, 2015, 1:59 PM
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Tech upgrades in store for high school students
Original post made on Aug 20, 2015
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, August 20, 2015, 1:59 PM
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Posted by Privacy
a resident of North Bayshore
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:55 pm
a resident of North Bayshore
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:55 pm
The privacy issue also involves Google, not just the school. Are kids required to agree to Google's terms of service?
Posted by Reader
a resident of another community
on Aug 20, 2015 at 7:36 pm
a resident of another community
on Aug 20, 2015 at 7:36 pm
Yes, but the kids aren't using their personal Google accounts. They are using Google accounts owned by the school district for the specific use of school assignments. So they might be logging in as mvlahsd-2015-student0326@gmail.com, not mvskaterdude2001@gmail.com or iluvtaylorswift648@gmail.com.
Of course, parents are probably also required to sign the acceptable use agreement (since minors can't sign contracts) stating that they have discussed the matter with their children.
As the article states, this is actually good training for the future to understand the importance of keeping professional and personal lives separate.
I don't see this as a major issue. It's a school-provided resource, it should be used for school activities.
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