On the class competition thing we must have releases. Below is the one I use – it may not be perfect but it’s what I use – and I absolutely won’t put up a video even in this private internet space unless I have one for every kid whose face (back of the head is o.k.) appears even for one second on the video. And it can’t be signed by the kid, so if a parent doesn’t sign it, I don’t use the video. And I set up the camera so that the only kids you can see are the actors bc I am not about to try to get releases on certain kids who, bc their parents work three jobs, never see their parents. And Sabrina was wise to not let anybody film with their own phones bc one clip on FB or YouTube and there go our jobs.
Release to Videotape a Language Class
I authorize Mr. Ben Slavic, language teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School, to use my image in performance on videotape for the purpose of educational activities. I understand that I am to receive no compensation for my appearance or the use thereof. I agree to hold Abraham Lincoln High School and Denver Public Schools harmless from any liability arising from my appearance/performance, modification or future use thereof and for any distribution or publication of this material. This material will be used by teachers for professional development and will never appear on Facebook or YouTube or any other such internet site, but will be used to train second language teachers in how to use storytelling and comprehension based instruction in their classrooms.
Signature of parent/guardian:
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Signature of student:
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