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Admirable Use Policy

Developed by the King George Grade 6A class 2014

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Digital Citizenship Mini-Series

I Will Care For Myself By...

Critically Using Technology as a Resource

This would look like:

• Only looking at pictures related to your subject.
• Using your class iPad or computer as a learning tool.
• Researching what you are supposed to be researching.
• Using your time with the computer efficiently.

http://www.gizmag.com/best-ipad-apps-toddlers/27295

ttp://www.futurelab.net/blog/2011/08/birth-digital-toddler

Communicating and Sharing

• Communicate only with people you know and trust.
• Report any inappropriate users.
• Keep personal information to yourself.
• Ask parents if you can post information

and photos of yourself or others before doing so.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/quick-guide-to-password-manager-ap ps/

Continually Learning as a Digital Citizen

Being a Digital Citizen means… ~ Logging out after using a website. E.g. Google. ~ Using positive language when interacting with others.

Safely Managing our Personal Information

• Keep your personal information a secret.
• Look at appropriate websites.
• Make sure your settings are set to “private”.

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Constructing Knowledge Through Meaningful Research

• Use official websites to find information.
• Play games that teachers suggest.
• Always research information that goes with your theme.
• You are smart and to build your brain you have to gather

information properly.

http://www.zmescience.com/science/study-wikipedia-25092014/ http://www.paymystudentloans.com/student-loan-forgiveness-for-teach ers/ http://www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/technolo gy/dec-email/mathletics-years-7-10

Constructing Knowledge Through Meaningful Research

~ Go to sites that you are allowed to go on and relevant to your topic. ~ Look up appropriate content (e.g. images)

Are there any questions so far?

I Will Care For Others By...

Considering Technology for Others

• Avoid damaging the computers
• Stay on your slide on a group project
• Respecting others’ privacy

(e.g.password)

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Using Appropriate Language and Communicating Respectfully at All Times

• Use appropriate language on school work, chat rooms and sending emails.
• Communicate respectfully with others while online.
• Communicate like you would in person.

http://www.itpro.co.uk/laptops/20962/apple-macbook-pro-retina-display-review-late-2013

Using Appropriate Language and Communicating Respectfully at All Times

~ Speak respectfully and quietly.

http://www.reverbnation.com/quietpleese

~ Remember you’re not the only one in the room.

Respecting the Property, Creative Work, and Personal Information of Others

• Focus on your own computer screen.
• Work on your own work.
• Ask permission before using someone else’s work in
• rder to give proper credit to the author.
• Respect the personal space of people online.
• Encourage the advancement of other people’s work.

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Using Technology that Supports Learning

• Following your teacher’s instructions.
• Use appropriate websites.
• Make sure you are not using the computer for games unless it is

for learning purposes [E.g. Mathletics, Mathfrog, etc.].

• Only use the image websites

[Google images] if necessary and with permission. http://pioneerinstitute.org/accomplishments/pioneer-accomplishments-1994-1999/

Using Technology that Supports Learning

• Go on appropriate sites that don’t distract you from

your task.

• Use devices for their proper use at school.
• Search for new information to build knowledge.

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Remember the Use of Technology is a Privilege

• Being able to use technology is a big honour for us

(some people are not as fortunate to be able to use technology).

• Use all devices for learning purposes.

Are there any questions so far?

I Will Care For Technology By...

Leaving All School Equipment Ready to be Used by Others

~ Always put the computer(s) back where they belong. ~ Always keep the computers clean.

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/office/computer-furniture/laptop-storage-charging/mobile-laptop-storage-charging-station-10-computers

Respectfully Using Technology

~ Always walk when carrying a computer. ~ Always move away from computers when eating/drinking.

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Respectfully Handling Devices

• Make sure that you keep the screen clean by not touching it.
• Close the lid gently when finished with the laptop.

http://www.tekmoz.com/laptop-screen-repair/

• Treat the device like it is your own.
• Keep two hands on the device at all times.
• Keep liquids away from the computer.

http://www.sevacall.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/coffee-on-laptop.jpg

Respectfully Handling Devices

Respecting Technology

~ Use software programs appropriately. ~ Be patient with the programs you are using. ~ Be gentle with the keyboard.

Reporting Problems When You See Them

• If you see an image that should not be seen at school, tell a

teacher/supervisor immediately.

• Report hardware problems ex: missing keys, cracked screen, sticky

keyboard.

• If the server(s) aren’t working, ask for help fixing the problem.
• Inform adults if account has been hacked.

http://www.laptop-keys.com/

Violation of the CBE Policy

Each situation is dealt with on an individual basis and a breach

• f this policy may result in:
• Notification to parents;
• Restriction or loss of educational technology privileges;
• School-based disciplinary consequences; and/or
• Police intervention and/or legal action

Admirable Use Policy

Please acknowledge the policy by signing and returning this portion to your teacher: _________________________ _________________________ Name of Student (Print Clearly) Name of Parent (Print Clearly) _________________________ _________________________ Signature of Student Signature of Parent _________________________ _________________________ Date Signed Date Signed

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