Google Apps for Education Permission Form

Informed Consent

Dear Parent / Guardian, This year our school will be offering students the use of a school-managed Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Account. GAFE is a free, “walled garden” style learning platform where students can have discussions, share their learning and collaborate on projects. They will also gain access to a document and media creation platform similar to Microsoft Office that includes online cloud storage via through Google Drive. This private online learning environment is teacher managed and students will only be able to interact with others in the class, other teachers, and specific outside agencies based on educational need (Distance Education providers, etc). We will be using GAFE to: Provide students a set of free tools to do all their work for all classes, store and manage assignments across all platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, etc), and collaborate and receive feedback among their teachers and peers in real time.

Benefits of using Google Apps for Education:

Provides a safe and easy way to support students both in and outside of the classroom.
Helps students develop important online skills.
Facilitates student communication with the teacher to get help or ask questions.
Provides an easy way for students to keep track of important due dates and tasks.
Allows students to view missed work when absent from class.
Allows the teacher to monitor online conversations and intervene when necessary to keep students on task and ensure a safe environment.
Allows students to access files, links and resources provided by the teacher anywhere there is an internet connection
Helps foster vibrant learning communities
Encourages the distinction between “school email” and existing personal student accounts
Managed and monitored by the school.
Allow students a way to work at home on any electronic platform/device regardless of software or hardware choices in the home (seamless on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android)

Please read this parent/guardian documentation for further information.

Please select the program you are applying for:*

Parent / Student Information

Parent / Guardian's Name*

First Last

Parent / Guardian Email*

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Student's Name*

First Last

Do you have another student that you would like to add to this form?

Yes, I'd like to add another student to this form
No, I don't need to add anymore students

Second Student's Name*

First Last

Do you have another student that you would like to add to this form?

Yes, I'd like to add another student to this form
No, I don't need to add anymore students

Third Student's Name*

First Last

Do you have another student that you would like to add to this form?

Yes, I'd like to add another student to this form
No, I don't need to add anymore students

Fourth Student's Name*

First Last

GAFE Consent:*

I agree to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of my child’s personal information inside or outside of Canada while using the technology described above for the purposes of engaging in the class activities described above. I am aware of and understand the identifiable privacy risks as described above and will support the classroom teacher in minimizing the exposure of my child’s and other people’s personal information while my child is using the technology and review materials the teacher provides.
I do NOT agree to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of my child’s personal information inside or outside of Canada while using the technology described above for the purposes of engaging in the class activities described above.

This consent is valid for the duration of the student’s enrollment at Navigate NIDES unless revoked by me in writing and delivered to the teacher.

Signatures

Parent / Guardian Signature*

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Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Permission Form

Informed Consent

Parent / Student Information

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