Acceptable Use
Students will use the computing and information technology facilities and resources as prescribed or approved by their teacher.
Students will accurately cite information from the Internet. Students will not plagiarize.
Students will abide by copyright laws. Students will not download and disseminate copyrighted materials without the copyright holder’s permission.
Students will abide by school procedures.
Students will not share passwords or data.
Students will report all instances of hardware damage or changes to the Windows Desktop or operating system immediately.
Students will use the computing and information technology facilities and resources as prescribed or approved by their teacher.
Students will accurately cite information from the Internet. Students will not plagiarize.
Students will abide by copyright laws. Students will not download and disseminate copyrighted materials without the copyright holder’s permission.
Students will abide by school procedures.
Students will not share passwords or data.
Students will report all instances of hardware damage or changes to the Windows Desktop or operating system immediately.
Safe Use
Students will not post personal information about themselves or others. This includes their home address, telephone number, picture, route taken to school, parent’s hours of work, etc.
Students will inform the teacher immediately when accidental access to inappropriate materials or with unacceptable users has been made.
Appropriate Use
Students will be polite.
Students will not use language that is unacceptable in the classroom, including language that is racist, sexist, harassing, violent, or otherwise unacceptable.
Students will not send messages containing information that would cause discomfort to themselves or others if it were written on a classroom backboard or other public place.
Administrative Procedures
Students will not use the computing and information technology facilities and resources in ways that will disrupt other users. Any tactics which harm or compromise the functionality of the system are forbidden.
Students will assume that all communications distributed on the system are private and confidential and will not disseminate them without permission form the original author.
Web pages shall not:
- contain the full name (first name + last name initial only), address, or phone number of students.
- display photographs or videos of any identifiable individual without written consent from the parent/guardian. [Group photographs (ie. soccer club), may be used, with written permission.]
- contain copyrighted or trademarked material belonging to others unless written permission to display such material has been obtained from the owner.
Practical tips for parents to help children use the Internet
Monitor
- Talk calmly and frankly with your child and other family members about Internet activities.
- Keep the computer in a shared family area where you can monitor how long your child is online as well as the websites your child is visiting.
- Together with your child, set up some simple and fair rules about Internet use. This may include setting reasonable limits on the amount of screen time that your child is allowed.
- For older children, a written Internet use agreement with them will help to make rules clear.
- Use the History button in the browser program. It will allow tracking of the websites that your child visits.
- Find out if your child’s school has an Internet policy and how Internet safety is maintained there.
- Remember that mobile phones and other digital devices can be used to access the Internet, and that use of these devices may also need to be monitored.
- If there is a wireless connection in the house, turn it off when it is not in use.
Protect
- Explain to your child that not all information on the Internet is good, true or helpful, and that some areas are for grown-ups only and are not intended for children to see.
- Help your child identify unsuitable material by naming some things to look out for, such as sites that contain scary or rude pictures, swearing or angry words.
- Use a family-friendly Internet service provider (ISP) that provides proven online safety protocols, or ask an ISP how to source and install the right kinds of Internet security products for you and your family.
- Empower your child to use the Internet safely by showing your child safe sites and explaining why they are safe. It’s also important to educate your child on why it’s not safe to give out any personal details online.
Teach
- Focus on the positive aspects of the Internet when you are guiding your child. Spend time looking together at sites that are fun, interesting or educational.
- Encourage your child to question things on the Internet. When looking at a new site, your child could ask things like “Who is in charge of this site?”, “Have I found information, or is it just opinion?” or “Is this site trying to influence me or sell me something?”.
- Search for and use educational programs or websites specifically designed for your child’s age group.
