We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal technology.
Please see the CBE website for information regarding digital citizenship and the use of personal owned devices.
Technology Guidelines
- Access only those websites and resources that are identified for learning purposes.
- Ensure that passwords are kept private and are not shared.
- Cell phones and other items may not be used to record voice, video, or photos.
- Technology must be turned off during school hours unless used for learning purposes within a classroom.
O.S. Geiger School - Acceptable Use
Policy
Technology is an important part of our world and our
learning. It is important that we, children and adults alike, use technology
appropriately.
Students are
encouraged to use technology appropriately to:
- Access,
critically assess, and communicate information and understanding
- Seek
alternate viewpoints
- Collaborate
during inquiry
- Construct
personal knowledge and meaning
- Organize
and manipulate data to demonstrate understanding
- Interact
with others
- Become
informed citizens
At O.S. Geiger School, we want to ensure that digital
information and technology resources are being used responsibly through
following the three pillars of respect.
1. Respect
for Self
- Keep
your CBE account passwords and other personal information private
- Tell
your teacher if something on an electronic device makes your feel uncomfortable
or is inappropriate
- Remember
that caring for a personal device is the responsibility of the owner
- Use
the device appropriately
- Only
use with permission of a teacher
- Store
in a safe place when not in use, as O.S. Geiger School will not be responsible
for loss or damage
2. Respect
for Others
- Use
appropriate language and communicate respectfully at all times
- Respect
the property and creative work of others
- Protect
and respect the personal information of others
- Use your
time wisely when using technology during learning time, which includes using
the CBE network only for learning
and educational purposes
- Only use
your own CBE account or access to network
3. Respect
for Our Environment
- Leave all
school equipment so that it is ready to be used by others
- Download
items only with permission from your teacher
- Use
educational technology that support learning and do so in consultation with
your teacher
- Ensure you
receive teacher permission before printing and only print materials that aid in
learning and project work
- Report any
problems with technology equipment as soon as you see them
Violation of
O.S. Geiger Acceptable Use Policy
- It is expected that the Policy is followed. If there
is a violation of the Policy, each situation is dealt with in consideration of
individual and mitigating factors. The following are possible consequences:
- Conference
with student about the issue
- Inform
parents
- A
restriction or loss of computer or iPad privileges
- Restorative
projects
- School
based disciplinary consequences, which may involve school administration
- Paying for
any damage resulting from intentional misuse
- Police
intervention and/or legal action
