Technology Use in the Classroom
Use of technology resources and connections at school is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in loss of access and/or other measures as set forth by school policy. I reserve the right to adjust and add guidelines as necessary.
1. Use of school-provided devices, connections and software is limited to legitimate learning activities. If you don’t want me to see what you’re looking at, you shouldn’t be looking at it.
2. Student is responsible for ensuring devices are charged and in good working order. Broken screens, altered settings, etc., should be brought to my attention immediately. Students are responsible for damage to devices and accessories resulting from deliberate misuse or carelessness.
3. School-provided devices and accessories are to remain on campus.
4. Be respectful of others, always. This includes but is certainly not limited to using kind words and images and keeping devices silent. Perpetuating cyberbullying or mean-spirited contact, posts, text messages, images or other use will not be tolerated.
5. Limit screen use to 30 minutes at a time and take breaks often.
6. When using ideas, quotations, images or other content created by or belonging to others, you must credit the source. We will go over copyright, fair use and plagiarism in class so students understand the necessity of always giving credit where it is due. Claiming others’ work as your own is plagiarism and will not be tolerated.
For Caregivers
The American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org) suggests parents be more concerned with content, co-viewing and communication than counting daily minutes of screen time. More tips and resources are available from your family doctor and websites like Common Sense Media and the American Psychological Association (apa.org).