BinahYeteirah Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How much of your child's personal information is visible to other students in the classroom? My 10-year-old daughter is taking a class online this year. The class is run by an individual, independent teacher using conferencing software that allows the students to see each other's webcam videos. The kids all log into the class as guests, so there are no passwords or named accounts. The teacher has requested that each child sign in using their full names. He then asks them for their locations and ages. It is unlikely that anyone who is not supposed to be viewing the class would be, but I don't really like my daughter having to give her full name and location. I understand this is one way the teacher makes sure that only students who are supposed to be in a given class are. As long as I am supervising her, I am sure the risk in putting this information out there is relatively low, but it just seems like "Internet Safety 101" not to give out so much identifying information. The teacher already has all her information; I don't see why it needs to be confirmed each time. Would you be comfortable with this? Should I ask the teacher to set up some other kind of system, so that this is not necessary? Am I overreacting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My boys are with a virtual academy so technically school online. Last year only my boys first names and the initial for their last name shows up. This year their first name and last name shows up. Location and age are not ask for and no student can see another student webcam. Students can see the teacher's webcam. I would not be comfortable with the scenario your describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinahYeteirah Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for replying. I don't mind the kids seeing each other's webcams, but the other information bothers me. I am interested to hear what others think. I'd like to e-mail the teacher soon, before the next class, to discuss the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My dc have never been required to give their full names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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