Junior High Computer Lab

Computer Lab Rules and Technology Ethics

The Computer Labs are a valuable tool for learning at School. While in the labs, students will Follow appropriate code of conduct. Adhere to copyright laws. Practice safe Internet use.

NO Food NO DRINKS NO GUM

IF YOU BRING ANY GYM BAGS, BOOKS, ETC… LAY THEM ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALL WHEN YOU ENTER THE LAB THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM AT THE COMPUTERS

The Computer Lab is a classroom. You are not here to “play”. If you use the computer for any purpose other than your assignment, it will be considered computer misuse.

Students are not permitted to Change the desktop in any way Change the screensaver Delete, move, or rename any files Install software downloaded from the Internet or any other source Open personal email accounts Install or open chat programs such as Instant Messenger

DO NOT TOUCH THE MONITOR

Copyright Almost everything created after March 1, 1989 is protected by copyright. It does not have to have a copyright notice on it.

Information, pictures, and music acquired from the Internet is copyrighted. Students must cite the source of reference information and images used in multimedia presentations. Pictures must have copyright information next to the image: When information is acquired from a website, the website author and Internet address of the site must be “cited” Your Library Specialist will cover laws and regulations.

Music and software are copyrighted. You buy the right to use the disc, but you do not own the product. It is illegal to copy CDs if you have not purchased the license to do so.

Stay Safe While you Surf… Never reveal personal information about yourself (name, address, age, phone number). Never give anyone your Social Security number, credit card numbers, or your parents’ names. Never arrange to meet someone face-to-face you have only met on-line. Don’t share photos of yourself with someone you have only met on-line. Don’t share passwords with anyone except your parents and teachers. They can download your photos crop them Request to be your friend- take you photos change them and then make a new my space etc….. Then send out new friend requests– they have made a new page with your picture The picture may not even be the young good looking guy or girl in the photo– it could be someone that is a

Computer Lab attendance is a privilege you should not take for granted. Following the guidelines presented today will help you have a successful experience.