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Vision of Technology at NIS
NIS uses technology to communicate, and to empower and inspire staff
and students. We envision a school where learners are connected to the
global community, enabling them to access and contribute to the ideas and
perspectives of different people.
We believe that everyone in our community should have adequate access
to reliable technology tools and support to add value to their lives, their
teaching and their learning.
Students at NIS use technology for communication, collaboration and
research, and develop technological literacy skills in an environment that
values creativity.
Staff at NIS use a variety of technological tools for innovative instruction,
effective communication, efficient collaboration, and empowering professional
development.
APPENDIX II
for Technology at NIS (Elementary)
The following agreements will help you stay safe and think sensibly at school when
using technology
such as computers, the Internet and mobile devices (for example an iPad or iPhone).
If you bring
your own technology to school you must also follow the agreements below. If you are
ever unsure
what to do, ask a trusted adult.
Agreements
Looking After Me
1. I will only use technology when I have permission.
2. I will be principled and only use my own account.
3. I will keep my account and password information private.
4. I will only go to websites that the teacher says are okay.
5. I will be a thinker and not put personal information online.
6. I will not post pictures of myself online without my parents approval.
7. I will be smart (read and think) before I click.
8. I will tell an adult, my teacher or parent if something goes wrong on my computer.
Looking After Our Community
1. I will use technology tools and the Internet only when I need them for learning.
2. I will be a respectful, reflective and caring communicator when using technology.
3. I will be aware of any pop-ups or ads. I will not click on them because they may
be deceptive!
4. I will use CC Search to find images, music, and sites that users have given
permission for people to use.
5. I will not post pictures of other people online unless I have their permission and
the
permission of my parents or a teacher.
6. I will only use the software that comes on the computer or has been legally
installed by an administrator upon request.
7. I will get permission from the IT Department before downloading files.
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8. I will not download movies, games or music.
Looking After Our Belongings
1. I will be caring and respectful towards technology (for example, I will not press the
keyboard too hard or hit the computer, nor hold netbooks and iPads incorrectly).
2. I will be an inquirer and check that the information I get on the web is correct.
Consequences for Violation: If you do not follow the above agreements, you may
lose the right to
use technology at NIS.
Supervision and Monitoring: NIS staff, adults, and technology employees can
monitor what we do
when using technology at NIS, especially using the Internet. By following the
agreements above, we
are able to stay safe and secure when using technology
Appendix III 106
APPENDIX III
for Technology at NIS (Secondary)
Electronic technology and Internet access have become integral to our lives and
education.
In addition to supporting learning, computers facilitate communication between the
school community
and home. As responsible citizens of the NIS Community, it is important for each and
every one of
us to adhere to an ethical and respectful way of utilizing technology.
The following policy shall govern the use of all information technology resources at
NIS,
including, but not limited to computers, Internet access, cell phones, iPods, and any
such mobile
devices. Students who bring their own personal devices to school must adhere to
this policy if they
wish to use them at NIS.
The overall aim of this policy is to ensure that students display responsible
behavior, both
offline and online. Students will be encouraged to be proactive in preventing
problems on social media
sites, and to make thoughtful decisions about their actions. As social media sites can
be used for
both educational and personal, recreational purposes, it is necessary that all
students be reminded
of the expectations for the use of technology at NIS.
Publishing content on the Internet is analogous to printing out thousands of copies
and
posting them on the lockers of people within the school and around the world.
Malicious content
against a specific individual or a group of people in published work is regarded as
cyberbullying.
When a published piece of work involves a student, the schools name, or the name
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of a teacher, it
instantaneously becomes a school issue and will be addressed using school policies.
Plagiarism and
other practices that do not respect intellectual property rights violate the guidelines
and policies of
NIS, and are addressed using school policies about academic integrity.
NIS has the right to address online behaviors which impact student or teacher
safety or
well-being on campus regardless as to whether or not that online behavior was
created using NIS
equipment or NIS networks including Internet connections.
107 Appendix IV
APPENDIX IV
1. Respect and Protect Yourself
a. I will choose online names that are suitable and respectful.
b. I will guard my personal information against cybercriminal activity including
impersonation, spam, cyber stalking and identity theft.
c. I will not publish images, information, videos, and other media that portray
myself,
my peers, or NIS in a negative light.
d. I will be aware that an online identity may not tell me what a person is like in
real
life and protect myself against grooming.
e. I will be aware of and maintain my privacy settings in online environments.
f. I will communicate in an authentic and respectful manner.
g. I will keep and record any evidence of cyberbullying, and seek assistance from
trusted adults if I need help.
h. I will only visit sites that are appropriate and respect the terms of use of
websites.
i. I will inform the author about my concerns about a picture/image/post that
I believe is offensive or inappropriate.
2. Respect and Protect Others
a. I will consider my audience when posting.
b. I will ask permission before publishing images or content that may contain private
and personal information about other people.
c. I will make sure that nothing I publish is offensive to a second or third party.
d. I will not use electronic media to bully, including avoiding flaming, harassing or
stalking online
e. I will not forward inappropriate or private materials or communication.
f. I will report incidents of cyber bullying, whether the act is directed towards me,
or another individual.
g. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other peoples private
accounts or files.
h. I will be trustworthy towards others by protecting their usernames, email, IM
and Skype addresses and contact details.
3. Respect and Protect Intellectual Property and Electronic Devices
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a. I will be a principled user of technology and act with integrity.
b. I will acknowledge research sources by footnoting, citing and quoting. All
information
obtained from the web will be sourced and mentioned in my bibliography.
c. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software.
d. I will make sure that my computer and other technology is kept up to date with
updates and is protected with updated antivirus and security protection.
e. I will register my computer with the school.
f. I will not use other students devices without their permission.
4. Adhere to guidelines for Educational Use
a. I will ensure that my use of technology resources including computers, mobile
devices, networks and online tools at NIS are for educational purposes only,
without taking advantage of the BYOT policy for off-task use during class time.