Technology Use and Digital Citizenship Agreement

Hebrew Academy Technology Use and Digital Citizenship Agreement

Hebrew Academy believes that the best way to prepare our students for their digital future is to have them practice using online tools appropriately in school. We have monitoring software and filters, but these tools are not perfect guarantees that students will not encounter potentially harmful situations (harassment, inappropriate content, etc.). Our goal is to use potential mistakes as teachable moments to help protect our students.

Respect and Protect Yourself*

I will keep my passwords private and will not share them with my friends. I will be conscious of my digital footprint and careful about posting personal information. I will only post text and images that are appropriate for school. I will be aware of where I save my files so that I can access them where and when I need them. (Examples: Google Docs, network folder, thumb drive). I will be aware of whom I am sharing my files with (keeping them private, sharing with teachers and classmates or posting them publicly). I will immediately report inappropriate behavior directed at me to a teacher, administrator, or other adult at school.

Respect and Protect Others*

I will not use computers to bully or harass other people. I will not log in with another student’s username and password. I will not trespass into another student’s network folder, documents, files, or profile. I will not disrupt other people’s ability to use school computers. I will not pretend to be someone else and will be honest in my representation of myself. I will not forward inappropriate materials or hurtful comments or spread rumors. I will immediately report any inappropriate behavior directed at my fellow students to my teacher, administrator, counselor, or other adult at school.

Respect and Protect the Learning Environment*

I will limit my web browsing at home to research similar to that which I would do in class. I will not visit inappropriate websites. If inappropriate content comes up, I will immediately close the window or tab. I will not play games on school computers without specific teacher instructions. I will not send or read instant messages or participate in online forums or chat without specific teacher instruction. I will only change background images and screensavers to school appropriate images. I will not add unauthorized plug-ins, extensions, VPNs, etc to circumvent security measures.

Honor Intellectual Property*

I will not plagiarize, I will cite any and all websites, images, books and other media.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of laptop Use Agreement. I understand how to be a good digital citizen. I understand how to correctly use my laptop in school. I agree to be responsible for the repair or replacement cost should my laptop be lost, stolen, or damaged on or off campus.

Student Name* By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of the Technology Use and Digital Citizenship Agreement

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