I agree with Dude. In addition to the reasons given, some schools may monitor devices which access their system. Parents may wish to read the parent/student handbook, terms of use, privacy policies, academic honesty statements, permission agreements, etc. Parents may also wish to ask questions.
For example:
- When a student accesses online course material or assignments, his/her IP address may be recorded.
- Keystrokes may also be recorded.
- Pages visited and time spent on each page may also be logged.
- Educational institutions may activate the video cam & microphone, making observations into the home or study environment.
IT World shows several answers posted to the question, "How can I tell if my laptop is being monitored?" This may be found online using a search engine.
Using a school-provided device for school work, and having a separate device for personal use may help maintain healthy boundaries.
