Yeap, for adults you are fine as Justin said.
However, for a person under 18 years of age, you need to get consent from the parent and student approval if want to take photographs of them.
You
legally have to get an additional approval form if you are going to put them online, and stating where you are putting them, what use they will be, and also what risk there is for other people to access them (I.e. private website vs. public one).
A portion of my letter to parents is the following. The first for photographs, the second for online approval:
I, ______________________, do hereby allow photographs, video, audio and work samples of __________________________, to be taken for the purpose of constructing a folio for Elizabeth ****. I understand that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential, and only used for the construction of Elizabeth ****’s folio and interview with Education Queensland and/or Independent Schooling Association. I understand that all recording and samples taken will be securely destroyed after 12 months.
Parent/Guardian: ________________________________ Date:
I, ______________________, do hereby allow photographs, video, audio and work samples of __________________________, to be taken for the purpose of completing assessment requirements as part of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree with Griffith University. I understand that all recordings and samples taken will be securely destroyed after 12 months.
Parent/Guardian: ________________________________ Date:
I am honoured to be chosen as an Intern at ******* ***** ****** and, I’m excited about the opportunity to get to know you. I’m looking forward to a happy and productive term during which I hope to enrich your child’s education through the use of interactive learning strategies, that not only prepares students for today’s society, but also enhances their development and helps to prepare them for the transition into Year 8. I’m really looking forward to the Year 7 camp to Harry’s Hut, assisting students in developing their Farewell Folder/ Book, and to being their teacher across all Key Learning Areas.
I am aware that having the opportunity to teach your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility and I intend to do my very best to ensure that each student has a motivating and productive learning experience. To keep you informed about what is happening in the 7T classroom, I have created a private blog that contains:
• Information about myself,
• Photographs from my 4 week Practicum,
• Information, unit overviews and worksheets of the units I am teaching,
• Dates their assignments need to be completed by and their Homework grid,
• Photographs from my Griffith Education Internship,
• Overall feedback on 7Ts engagement and interaction with me during this time and
• A place for you to ask me questions, engage with your child’s learning and for your children to look at the work they have done with me.
The website can be found at www.miss****.com However, since the blog contains photographs, lesson plans and other information about our classroom, access has been restricted to parents and is by invitation only. If you would like to access this blog please provide me with an e-mail address.
Name: ____________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________
