Is it illegal for a teacher to video the students with their laptop webcam in class?

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Is it illegal for a teacher to video the students with their laptop webcam without students permission.
We have a math teacher that does this and it's really creepy and makes us feel uncomfortable. So is it illegal?

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Cassie needs to read the definition of pedophilia. Simply video taping students does not make the person a pedophile.

As for your question, it depends on what the purpose of video taping is and what your district's policy is for videoing students. If the teacher wants to use this online or for a portfolio he/she needs signed permission-at least in my district and probably yours.

I record my students all the time. I use it to record their behavior to show their parents so that their parents understand what I am dealing with in the classroom. I record them working or playing then show it to them. They get a kick out of it.

Is it illegal for a teacher to video the students with their laptop webcam in class?

Liv

Is it illegal for a teacher to video the students with their laptop webcam without students permission.
We have a math teacher that does this and it's really creepy and makes us feel uncomfortable. So is it illegal?

Answer
Only in certain states, not all state laws cover recordings without permission. If it is a problem I'd take it up with the school administration.

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