Policy+Handbook

=Important Unit Policies -- Please Read!=

Mrs. Laurie Busse Advanced Business & Computer Skills Career Portfolio Unit

===The following policies will be strictly adhered to in this online unit. These policies were a combined effort by Laurie Busse, Sue Ziegler, CC O'Malley, and Mike Slowinski, all graduate students in the 575 Online Teaching course, Summer 2010. Please read the policies, and take it home for a parent/guardian to read. Please sign the Letter of Agreement once you have read the policy handbook indicating that you agree to follow all the policies associated with this online unit.===

**__What is Online Learning__?**
Education via the [|Internet], [|network], or standalone computer. See a more complete definition of online learning **at** [|**http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/e_learning.html**].

__**Is online learning for you?**__
Take this quick two-minute survey to see if an online class is right for you! Web address: [|****http://www.govhs.org/Content/InfoFor-StudentSurvey****]

__Copyright Law & Fair Use__
As part of this online unit, you will be expected to adhere to all copyright laws regarding any work you produce. Make sure you read and understand the answers to these questions: Use the following website to find the answers to those questions and more about copyright law and fair use: []
 * What is a copyright?
 * What is meant by "public domain'?
 * What is fair use?
 * When am I allowed to copy material and when should I cite my source?
 * Can I download information to my computer?

To learn more about copyright and fair use, check out the Information Ethics Tutorial at UNC University Librairies at []. This site also includes a short check quiz to make sure you understand all you need to know about copyright laws!

As students of this unit, you will be expected to follow the National Technology Standards for students. These standards are "What students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world . . ."

These standards can be found at [].

In addition, you will be expected to follow these guidelines:


 * You will be expected to use the Internet appropriately.
 * Use responsible, ethical behavior.
 * Work on each assignment completely on your own.
 * Understand and follow copyright and fair use requirements.

__Teacher Expectations__
As the instructor of this unit, you can expect me to do the following: [].
 * You can expect me to be available for questions either face-to-face in the classroom or via e-mail. For email questions, you can expect a response within 24 hours.
 * You can expect me to communicate with you within 24 hours after submitting an assignment, reflection, or discussion activity.
 * You can expect me to folllow the National Technology Standards for teachers. These standards can be found at

**__Student/Parent Letter of Agreement__**
As part of this online unit, you will be expected to read and sign the Letter of Agreement and return in to your instructor. A parent/guardian will also need to sign the agreement to indicate an understanding of the requirements of this online unit. Letter of Agreement

District Expectations
Please read the Sauk Prairie High School mission statement, school vision, and values statements.

Unit Design Checklist
Appropriate use of this unit includes ethical and honest behavior, respect for physical and intellectual property, and communicating respectfully to all people involved in this unit. Please read and indicate by signing the Letter of Agreement that you understand each of the following:
 * 1) I have read the unit objectives.
 * 2) I have read through each week's assignments.
 * 3) I have read and understand the Policy Handbook.
 * 4) I will use the Internet and associated technology appropriately to complete unit coursework.
 * 5) I will create a wiki to share with my instructor and classmates.