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Teachers' rights in a high school

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jordane45 Posted messages 30426 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -

Hello,

I would like to know if a teacher has the right to check the history of a laptop when it is used in class for work.

Thank you

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    Pierr10 Posted messages 13829 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 840
     

    Hello,

    If it is a personal computer, the teacher cannot look at its contents.
    In fact, the question is whether the student is allowed to use a personal computer in class. This is a question that concerns the school's internal regulations. (If this right is granted, it is very unlikely that the student will be allowed to use the school's network).

    If it is a school computer, there is someone who will have access to the history, and that is the network administrator of the school.

    What is well conceived is clearly expressed,
    And the words to say it come easily.
    (Boileau)

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  2. JCB40 Posted messages 3059 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   479
     

    Hello

    If the computer belongs to the school, the teacher has the right to oversee its use.

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  3. Boubou
     

    In fact, it is the computer provided to students by the region. It is a personal computer, but it must be brought to class for work.

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    1. jordane45 Posted messages 30426 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   4 830
       

      Hello

      So no.

      This computer is entrusted to the students for the duration of their class. At the end of their schooling, in fact, the computer is somewhat given to them.

      But during this period it is not a personal computer, so the teachers have the right to check the content.

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  4. Boubou
     

    Alright, and even if the student has to take it home every day. Since the computer stays at home, I thought the student had the right to put and download whatever they want on it.

    So, they shouldn't do any of that. They should only use it for classes.

    Thank you, that has clarified things for me.

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    1. jordane45 Posted messages 30426 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   4 830
       

      Yes, that's right.

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    2. Pierr10 Posted messages 13829 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 840
       

      I think that the computer should be sufficiently restricted so that the student can't misuse it. However, I'm not sure that a teacher could request to see its contents. It remains a personal object, and I don't think a teacher would risk examining the history.

      The usual practice is for students to bring their documents on a USB drive to use them on the high school's computers. Because it's practically certain that connecting a non-registered computer to the high school's network is forbidden and impossible (even a computer provided by the Region).

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      1. jordane45 Posted messages 30426 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   4 830 > Pierr10 Posted messages 13829 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
         

        it's still teaching material ...

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  6. Boubou
     

    In my son's high school, students must bring their computer to specific (technology) classes.

    The teacher clicked on another tab to see what was there; she thought he was watching a video, when he was actually doing his work. She touched the mouse and clicked on the tab without asking.

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    1. jordane45 Posted messages 30426 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   4 830
       

      Well.. if she didn't find anything, that's good for you...

      In the meantime:

      1 - this question has no place in this forum

      2 - What's with this habit of questioning the actions of teachers? If she had a doubt... it's probably better for her to check so that your son can focus properly on his classes rather than slacking off in class.. right? Or do you prefer to have a slacker instead of a cultured son who can advance in society?

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