Ottawa Catholic School Board

Grade K-6 Responsible Use of Technology Agreement

At the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), we believe that technology can be a powerful tool to enhance learning, enabling students to access information and collaborate with others across the school, community, and the Internet. We believe all students, staff and parents/guardians must be good digital citizens by following standards of acceptable use when using either school-owned technology (software, hardware, network), or their own personal electronic devices for school purposes or when connected to school board networks.

All students must have a current Technology User Agreement signed and in place prior to being allowed any school computer access. This declaration is an additional document that outlines the standards of acceptable use for students using a school board or personal electronic device. Once signed, it will act as an agreement between the OCSB and the student/parent/guardian.

This declaration must be reviewed and signed by both the student and their parent/guardian in order for students to use any electronic devices in a school. Students are encouraged to bring in their own personal electronic devices to school to support their learning.

Student Declaration

As a student at the Ottawa Catholic School Board, I value having access to technology to support my learning. I know that along with this privilege goes great responsibility. To demonstrate my commitment and understanding of the level of responsibility required, I have initialed each of the expectations and guidelines listed below.

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Student Signature                                                                Date

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Student Name (printed)                                                        Homeroom Teacher Name

(Note: Each item on the second page must also be initialed by the student and his/her parent or guardian to show that together they have reviewed each item and that the student will abide by the rules and expectations laid out for technology use. Where appropriate, the parent/guardian can initial for their child.)

Parent/Guardian and Student Declaration of Understanding

Both parent/guardian and student are asked to initial each of the following to ensure they have been read and understood.

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I agree to:

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Keep my password secret, only sharing it with my teacher and parents

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Use the technology only to help me learn and only play when I am allowed

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Not share my personal information (name, address, phone number) with anyone online

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Tell my teacher if anything on the Internet is inappropriate or makes me feel uncomfortable

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Never hurt, frighten or bully others online

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Print only when asked by a teacher, to help save paper

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Use technology only when I am given permission by an adult

For devices I own I agree to:

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Take full responsibility for any loss or damage while at school

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Keep my device up to date, including antivirus

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Give my device to an adult in my school if requested

For devices I borrow from school I agree to:

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Take good care of my device and protect it by trying not to lose it or drop it

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Possibly pay for any loss or damage incurred if I am not taking care of my device

Parent/Guardian Endorsement  

I have reviewed this document and initialled each paragraph with my child. I have discussed the importance of this agreement with my child. My child understands the expectations and responsibilities associated with the proper care and handling of personal and school devices while at school, as well as the responsible, appropriate and ethical use of technology at school. My child is clear that the consequences of not upholding his/her responsibilities will result in his/her technology privileges being withdrawn. I understand that students in the OCSB use the Internet and that each child has a Google account controlled and monitored by the Board that is used for learning purposes.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                                        Date