Relevant Resources by Mary Kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it EDST 404: Ethics and Teaching en-us 2019-05-29 19:17:15 UTC 2026-02-26 06:44:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional Boundaries and the Use of Electronic Communication and Social Media mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364452835 What To Do or Not To Do with respect to social media and electronic communication.]]> 2019-05-29 19:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364452835 Conflict Happens mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364453908 As teachers, it is within our duties to be receptive to feedback on our teaching practices and to give feedback to our colleagues in private.  (BCTF code of ethics 4, & 5). However, what do you do when you have a conflict with a colleague?  This resource provides helpful answers]]> 2019-05-29 19:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364453908 The ethical considerations associated with group work assessments mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364454997 Should I assign students to groups or leave students to self assign? Should I grade process or product? How can I deal with (and minimize) "free riding"?]]> 2019-05-29 19:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364454997 THE LEGAL RIGHTS, POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF EDUCATORS REGARDING STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364456498 Important things to note:

Even if Tobacco is legal for students above 16 of age,  student are prohibited from smoking on school grounds. 
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Students can be suspended between 
 1-20 days for possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Parents or guardians must be notified if student is under 18. 

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Students can be expelled for reasons such as possessing or using a weapon, sexual assault, trafficking illegal weapon or drugs, robbery, giving alcohol to a minor, etc.  

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Better to let the principal handle any students searches, if needed.

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A teacher can be held liable for negligently allowing an intoxicated student to participate in activities that pose a reasonable risk of injury.. and if they  fail to recognize that a student was impaired..]]> 2019-05-29 19:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364456498 Sample attendance policy in a secondary school mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364461065 2019-05-29 19:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364461065 Types of excused and unexcused absences mary_kostandy https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364461469 Trip and holiday are UNEXCUSED. ]]> 2019-05-29 20:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mary_kostandy/3mg2aq1r43it/wish/364461469