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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, we have IEP (now in elementary), but we're not connected to DCI special ed team.

What kind of work do DCI kids need to do outside of a list of approved sites, which would make it difficult to get the work done? Sincere question. Thanks. [/quote]

NP. It's features like google chat which kids keep open and essentially text while doing homework. Also sites like YouTube have a lot of educational content - but even more crap. Very hard to filter out just the junk.

I wish DCI had used ipads rather than Chromebooks. Just the design of the devices makes it harder for students to open another window and go on teh internet during class -- because it's easier for a teacher to see what's up on their screens. But the laptop part of the Chromebook makes it easier to 'hide' what you are dong. 
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Not only can the teachers see everything that is on every child's screen at any time in any given class, but sometimes ALL of the screens are put up on a huge monitor that EVERYONE can see as a reminder to the students that nothing is private, according to the Principal.

ALL social media is blocked.  All games--blocked.  Youtube--blocked.  Content is filtered.  They are also working on allowing parents access to anything that has ever been on the 'book.  As of now only senior admins have that access.  Nothing is private.[/quote]

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