Computers, netbooks, and networks

1. Computers, netbooks, and networks add much to your school experience.

2. They enrich how you learn . . . but they also complicate your choices on how to behave.

3. Be determined to claim the benefits that computers have to offer. Be careful to avoid choices that lead to damaging outcomes.

4. As a high school student, you are privileged to have access to an individual account on the school network. Your account has a unique username and password.

5. When you log into the school network, you will find software for: • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • Electronic Presentations • And more

6. Using these programs can enrich how you learn by: • Improving the quality of your assignments • Increasing how efficiently you use your time • Building your technology skills for future needs and opportunities

7. Through the school network, you can also access . . . • Online grades • School web page • WWW

8. Using these resources can help you by . . . • Keeping you aware of your course progress • Relaying teachers’ messages • Keeping you updated on school information • Using premier resources made available through your District.

9. As a bonus privilege, you qualify to add Internet access to your user account.

10. The Internet can enrich your learning by providing abundant access to: by linking with the World Wide Web. information ideas creative works communication

11. To gain Internet privileges, you and your parent/guardian should have read and discuss the details of the Electronic Information Services Policyfor our school district. Ask your teacher to clarify any questions you may have. By returning the EIS contract you assume the responsibilities and risks connected to Internet use.

12. Know the guidelinesfor acceptable use of computers and networks at our school. Follow the guidelineswith the firm standard of “no exceptions.” NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS

13. School District Highlights of Electronic Information Services Policy and Procedures* I S E See actual document for complete text.

14. Illegal Tactics Wasting Resources Invasion of Privacy Forwarding Weigh Ethics Saving Files Sharing Downloading Threats Language Fees or Charges Password Purposes Features (Restricted) Offending Degrading Accounts Disclaimer Anonymous Messages Gain Hacking Vandalism Reports Referrals Lack of Privacy Intellectual Property Technology Tools

15. The consequences for unacceptable use of computers at school are clear. • Depending on the nature of your violation, • You will lose your Internet rights • You will lose your school network account • You will be suspended from school • You will be referred to legal authorities

16. Sooner or later, other damaging consequences come into focus. You are molding your moral development as a teenager. Are you robbing yourself of healthy development by ignoring the rights and needs of others? Most teachers assume that you can use Internet and technology as part of your class participation. What now? You see yourself as a good person, but your teacher, administrator and parents see you as a rule-breaker who can’t be trusted. Are they wrong? You are bored because other students are working on computers during class and you can’t. What will happen to your grade? You have things to do after school that take all your time. You do not have a computer available at your home. How will your complete your assignments? You have polluted the technology environment instead of keeping it healthy and safe. Do the actions of just one person make a difference? You miss out on learning activities that build your technology skills. So what?

17. We ask that you follow all of the EIS guidelines when using computers at school. We want our system to function well and be safe and healthy for all users, especially you.

18. And beyond the walls and wires of our building, we hope that you will continue to • Support good values • Consider the rights and needs of others • Follow ethical standards for technology use • whenever and wherever you use a computer. whenever wherever

19. Your behavior is a reflection of who you are. It’s always there. It’s always right. Please choose carefully.

20. CGUHSD EIS

21. CGUHSD EIS

22. Resources Bolin, Frances Schoonmaker. Growing Up Caring. Peoria: Glencoe, 1990. CGUHSD School Board Policies and Procedures. “Student Electronic Information Services Policy” (EIS), http://help/Reference/Technology/EISUsePolicy- Students.htm (June, 2004). Westminster College Information Technology Security Policy: Responsible Use of College Computing and Network Resources. “Password Construction.” http://www.westminstercollege.edu/support/ResponsibleUse .pdf.(4 August, 2003). Willard, Nancy E. Computer Ethics, Etiquette & Safety for the 21st-Century Student. Eugene: International Society for Technology in Education, 2002.

23. Salt Lake City School District "Learning Plus" Prepared by Toni Simmons January, 2004 Modified by: Jeanine E. Nalepa September 2010