Responsible Use
of Technology Resources
Training for Students, Parents, and Staff
PURPOSES
Our LEA provides technology resources to its students and staff for educational and administrative purposes. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication with the support and supervision of parents, teachers and support staff. The use of these technology resources is a privilege, not a right.
ACCESS
With access to many different technology
resources and people from all over the world,
there comes the potential availability of material
that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. We firmly believe that the value of information, interaction, and research capabilities available outweighs the possibility that users may obtain material that is not consistent with our educational goals.
PROPER BEHAVIOR
Proper behavior, as it relates to the use of technology resources, is no different than proper behavior in all other aspects of school activities. Recognizing the value of the Internet, we support teachers, students, all school personnel and any school or district guests being engaged in an online environment that allows them to discuss, collaborate, communicate, create, and share in a safe, ethical, and responsible manner. This expectation extends to all LEA technology resources, as well as personal networks and devices inside and out of the school. The following is intended to clarify those expectations as they apply to technology resource usage.
AUTHORIZED USERS
Students who are under 18 must have their parent(s) or guardian(s) authorize student use of school technology resources and acknowledge compliance with the Responsible Use Policy.
Students who are 18 or older, as well as employees and other users, must acknowledge their compliance with this policy, either electronically online or by signing and returning a copy of the acknowledgement form.
The absence of a signed acknowledgment does not excuse compliance. All users must follow this policy and report any misuse of technology resources to a teacher, supervisor, or administrator.
RESPONSIBLE USES
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Keep personal information private
Protect the personal information of others
Making sure that the work you turn in is your own
Searching for and accessing appropriate information and materials
Respect the rights of copyright owners
Creating work for classroom assignments
Share the content of any school device to school staff & parents when asked
Report non-responsible use of others to school staff
Ask for permission before installing anything to a school device
RESPONSIBLE USES
CONTINUED
-Social Media should only be used with teacher permission and for approved purposes
-Be considerate of others: don’t stream music and videos when network use is high
-If you mistakenly access something inappropriate, immediately report it to a teacher
AVOID THE FOLLOWING
-Possessing, accessing, transmitting, copying, or creating any material that violates the Student Code of Conduct
-Sharing passwords, avoiding the use of passwords, or using the passwords of others
-Attempting to bypass filters or other security software
-Attempting to access without permission, alter, or damage school networks and equipment
-Using any type of computer virus, malware, phishing, or other disrupting or distracting programs
-Installing any unlicensed, inappropriate, or unapproved software or technology
-Violating copyrights, trademarks, plagiarism or any academic dishonesty
-Accessing, creating, sending, or posting any material that is obscene, violent, offensive, advocates illegal activity, or is potentially dangerous
-Using technology to threaten, bully, harass, retaliate, or discriminate against others
-Using technology in any way that would threaten school safety or disrupt the educational environment
-Using school technology for commercial purposes
-Using technology in any way that would violate school rules, LEA policies, local, state or federal laws
WE ALLOW
WE ALLOW students to use personal electronic devices to access the school wireless network. This access is designed to enhance the students’ educational experience and outcomes. Connecting to the school’s Wifi network with personal devices is a privilege, not a right, and is strongly recommended for students, since our network is filtered and monitored for inappropriate use.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students may use a personal electronic “Internet ready” device on the school wireless network by completing and submitting a Personal Electronic Device Policy Agreement to the main office
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
If a teacher allows the use of a personal electronic device in the classroom, they will clearly communicate to parents and students the conditions under which the use of a personal electronic device is allowed.
Parents and/or Guardians who have objections to the Internet or other network-delivered services may assume responsibility for imposing restrictions only on their child(ren). Any parent wishing to restrict his/her child’s access to such services must provide the school with this restriction in writing.
PARENTAL RESTRICTION
LIMITATIONS
The LEA will not guarantee that the functions or services provided through the school’s network service will be without error. The school and LEA will not be responsible for any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to loss of data, interruptions of service, or exposure to inappropriate material or people. The LEA will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through the system. The LEA will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system. Students and/or parents can be held financially and legally responsible for any harm that may result from your intentional misuse of the system.