Student 1-to-1 Netbook Program

Care and Use of Computers

Central New BrunswickAcademy

How did we get here?

Connections for Learning

Use…

• …only with permission and under supervision of your teacher…

Netbooks…

• …are yours for learning - your name will be placed on the back of it…

• you are responsible for it - you must take care of it and ensure it remains in good condition

Username / Login

• unique to you - all activity on any computer you are logged in to is traceable

• make sure you log out - or others may use the computer and you may be held responsible

Passwords

• unique to you - cannot be changed (8 characters - letters/numbers/symbols)

• do not share - others can access your files or act inappropriately

Use History…

• activity is traceable - all websites visited and other activity is recorded, even at home

• files recoverable - even if you erase files they can be recovered by technicians

Policies & Procedures

Policy 311

• defines standards - appropriate use of technology

• applies to everyone - students, teachers and administrators

Policy 311

• what is appropriate? - use is for learning

• what is covered - Internet, e-mail, networks

Data and Access

• do not alter data that is not yours - hands off others work

• access - use proper accounts to login to network; no hacking

Downloading

• software / music - may contain malware - do not download from P2P sharing sites

• do not add programs - may cause harm to computer or network

• if you need program - your teacher can ask technician to install

E-mail

• student account - will be issued, access only with teacher permission / direction

• other e-mail - access to web-based email (e.g. hotmail) is not permitted

E-mail

• SPAM - no mass emailing (e.g. chain letters, etc.)

• access - not during class (except with teacher permission)

Chat

• unprotected chat sites - not appropriate for school

• IM - not for use in school

Social Networking

• no access from school - (e.g. piczo, my space, facebook)

• use for learning? - look for other alternatives (eg. Edmodo)

Storage

• video / music / other large files - there is limited storage space; keep only files useful for learning

• games - do not load on netbook or school computers

Personal Information

• safety is key - keep personal information private

• keep others safe too - do not share pictures or information about others on public sites

Inappropriate material

• do not create, store or share - obscene, pornographic, racist, hate

• mistakes happen - tell teacher if you accidentally access non-school material (protects you)

Bullying…

• it’s simply about respect

Copyright

Copyright

• all property has an owner - (e.g. cars, buildings, land, hockey equipment, etc.)

• intellectual (digital) property - all pictures, video, websites, text, files and other digital content also has an owner

Copyright

• pictures / video - must have permission to use

• creative commons license - some sites allow content creators to give permission for use

Copyright

• text / ideas - must reference; paraphrase

• no copy and paste

Copyright

• software, music - owned by creators

• no burning music or copying games

Care and Use

Netbooks

• labels - name on back only; no stickers

• cleaning - screens and casing using soft, damp cloth - no cleaning solutions except special ones made for computers

Netbooks

• do not lie screen flat

• do not open casing / remove parts

Netbooks

• use on desks only - stable support; not the floor; hallways / traffic areas are very dusty

• plug-in at night – bring to school chanrged, should last whole day

Bags

• transport – netbooks must be in protective bags/sleeves before leaving classroom

• limit contents – netbooks and chargers only; no books or other items

Tech support…

• my computer doesn’t work - tell your teacher, use a spare (if available) until yours is returned

• if damage is intentional - we will talk to you, parent; you may be responsible for repairs

Acceptable Use Policy

Computer Use Agreement

• must be signed by all students - you agree to follow acceptable use policies

• your parents sign too - they must agree to support school in guiding your use of technology

Questions?