Digital Citizenship
Parent Advice
Have open and honest communication with your child. Allow them to express their thoughts. Remind them that what they post or send out is permanent (even if they delete it)
Minimize their screen time each day. Encourage physical activities periodically along with tech time.
Do not allow devices in your child's bedroom unsupervised or over night. Charge them in a common area or parent’s room.
Always know how to login to your child's device, email account, or any other account they may have. Make sure you have all passwords.
Resources
Net Smartz Presentations - http://www.netsmartz.org/Presentations
NS Teens - http://www.nsteens.org/
Faith and Safety - https://www.faithandsafety.org/
Online Tips for Parents - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1czuZcSz09jiSO4Du83a1yQV80JFv2K2ln4Nei_BtaRU/edit?usp=sharing
From the Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Student Netiquette Guidelines
The following netiquette guidelines help shape more effective, constructive, interactive discussions, videos, and chats.
Be constructive: If you are supportive and provide others with constructive feedback and comments, they will be more likely to post and reply to your posts in a similar manner.
Be safe: Ensure your posts and replies don’t put a fellow participant in an unsafe situation, either physically or emotionally.
Remember, we’re all human: Although there may be no in-person contact with others in the course, remember that your peers are human and have feelings. If you wouldn’t make the comment to them in a face-to-face environment, don’t post it in this online course.
We’re not all online 24/7: One of the advantages of asynchronous learning is the ability to log on to the course when you are able. Remember that others are not online 24 hours per day, so replies to your posts or questions may not be instantaneous.
Online Conferencing: Please do not kick other students out of the chat room or mute their mic. Your instructor and the other students can see your screen. Do not post or show anything on your screen that is inappropriate and would be offensive to your teacher or fellow students.
Avoid flames: A “flame” is an online personal attack. Always discuss or debate the content; do not attack the person who made the point.
Choose your words carefully: Even if your comment was intended to be constructive, the challenges of the written language can cloud the intent. Before posting, ensure your comments are clear and cannot be taken in the wrong context.
Avoid “death by emoticons”: A single emoticon can help express your intent, but don’t overuse them.
Write as though your favorite grandmother was reading: Don’t be offensive or use foul language in posts.
Diversity and inclusion: This institution embraces participants from diverse backgrounds and preserves an inclusive learning environment. Be aware of and sensitive to the diversity of your fellow participants. Ensure your comments are inclusive to all participants.
Do not capture a thread: Allow the discussion thread to continue with input from your fellow students. Don’t change the subject and take the thread in another direction. If necessary, start your own thread.
Share your knowledge: Sharing your experiences, knowledge, and ideas is the major strength of discussion forums.
Be polite: Remember that others do not see your facial or body language, so if someone helps out, thank that person online.
Helpful tips for students success online
Make sure you’re muted when not talking
Be yourself and respect others
Ask questions using chat
Use reactions to engage with your class
Think before you write
Utilize the raise your hand feature if wanting to ask a question live
Set up an intentional space where the class is going to happen
Succinct Advice
These are guidelines to follow to prevent the loss of technology privileges at school.
Do not use technology to harm self, other people, or their work.
Do not damage the network or any technology resource in any way.
Do not interfere with the network or computer operation by installing any form of software or permitting the spread of computer viruses.
Do not violate copyright laws.
Do not view, send, or display offensive messages or images.
Do not share your password or in any way obtain another person’s password.
Do not waste technology resources such as disk space or printing supplies.
Do not trespass in another’s folders, work, or files.
Do notify an adult immediately, if, by accident, you encounter materials, which violate the Rules of Appropriate Use.
BE PREPARED to be held accountable for your actions and for the loss of privileges if the Rules of Appropriate Use are violated.