Class+rules

Class Rules **Learning centres**: During this unit, you will be asked to work in groups and learning centres. There are many things you must consider when working in groups. Every person in your group is equal and has the right to his/ her own opinion, if you disagree with what someone thinks, consider a positive way to respond e.g. I have a different opinion, I would like to hear what you think about it. During group work you will be accountable for your own learning, the activities you are using are meant to be fun and educational, please stay on task and listen to teacher instructions. As in any other lesson class rules must be followed: follow instructions, do not shout out, respect other students and their property and treat everyone equally. Please consider these rules when working in groups, consider other people’s feelings and share out the workload.

**Mobile Phones** : The use of mobile phones is not allowed in the classroom as per school rules, however during this unit mobile phones will be used for an educational purpose. This is an opportunity for students to show maturity and responsibility and use the mobile phone correctly. It is hoped that you only use the phones for the lesson and follow teacher instructions regarding the use of mobile phones. We ask that mobile phones remain off prior to and after the lesson. The reason we have chosen to use mobile phones is because we feel that the class will behave appropriately and stay on task.

**Facebook**: At the end of the unit you will be asked to create a facebook fan page. As per the mobile phones, we hope that you act responsibly and with maturity during this lesson. Facebook can be a good tool to socialise with friends and in this case an educational tool, however it can be dangerous if not used correctly. You will be given teacher instruction as per the use of facebook, and there will be instructions on wiki space explaining how to create a fan page. During the lesson the only facebook page that is required is the fan page you will be creating, we do not want student logging on to their own personal facebook. This is meant to be a fun and informative lesson, that will teach you how to use facebook safely, however if students choose to abuse the use of facebook we have alternative plans for students to complete the lesson.

**Video cameras** : In one of the lessons you will be given permission to use the schools video cameras to conduct and record answers to a survey. These cameras belong to the school; therefore we ask that you treat them appropriately. The cameras are to be used to film the survey only and then returned to the technology department. If you have any trouble with the cameras please ask a teacher for help, do not try to fix it yourself. We will be outlining how to use the cameras during the lesson please ask if you have any questions and follow our instructions.

 **Interactive whiteboard**: In this unit you will be given the opportunity to use the interactive whiteboard. Although we have discussed how to safely use the interactive whiteboard, we feel that it is a good idea to remind students. The interactive whiteboard is not touch screen, you must use the pen provided to play games and complete activities. Please do not go onto any other games or internet sties than the ones that have been provided for you on the task page. The interactive whiteboard is an expensive and delicate piece of equipment so please behave appropriately around it. Every student will be given the opportunity to use the interactive whiteboard, please do put fight over it or push or pull for the use of it. Any inappropriate behaviour will result in the student missing out on using the interactive whiteboard.

** Computers :** this unit is centred on the use of technology and computers, you have all used computers before and therefore we expect that you will use them correctly. We are trusting students to stay on task and only have windows open that are relevant to the task they are completing. If students have any problems with their computers please put your had up and wait for a teacher to help you. Under the school rules, students may not download or uninstall any programs.

 We hope that you enjoy this unit and act responsibly.  Miss Davies and Miss Peebles