Nashwaaksis Middle School Student Laptop Program Care and Use of Computers

Nashwaaksis Middle School How did we get here?

History Fall, Department of Education announced new Student Laptop Initiative Spring, Nasis was announced as one of three pilot laptop schools in New Brunswick

History Fall, Two Grade 7 classes (60 students) begin new laptop classes Fall, Two new Grade 7 classes (60 students) join existing students - now 120 laptop students at NMS

History Fall, All grade 7 & 8 students at Nasis receive computers - over 560 laptops! (0ver 3000 students laptops province-wide in 28 schools) Fall, Laptop program continues!

Students With Laptops

Use… …only with permission and under supervision of your teacher…

Laptops… …are yours for school - your name will be placed on the bottom of it… you are responsible for it - you must take care of it and ensure it remains in good condition

Username / Login unique to you - all activity on any computer you are logged in to is traceable make sure you log out - or others may use the computer and you may be held responsible

Passwords unique to you - cannot be changed (8 characters - letters/numbers/symbols) do not share - others can access your files or act inappropriately

Use History… activity is traceable - all websites visited and other activity is recorded files recoverable - even if you erase files they can be recovered by technicians

Policies & Procedures

Policy 311 defines standards - appropriate use of technology applies to everyone - students, teachers and administrators

Policy 311 what is appropriate? - use is for learning what is covered - Internet, , networks

Data and Access do not alter data that is not yours - hands off others work access - use proper accounts to login to network; no hacking

Downloading software / music - may contain virus’ / malware - do not download do not add programs - may cause harm to computer or network if you need program - your teacher can ask technician to install

student account - will be issued, access only with teacher permission / direction other - access to web-based (e.g. hotmail) is not permitted

SPAM - no mass ing (e.g. chain letters, etc.) access - not during class (except with teacher permission)

Chat unprotected chat sites - not appropriate for school IM - not for use in school

Social Networking no access from school - (e.g. piczo, my space, facebook) use for learning? - look for other alternatives

Storage video / music / other large files - there is limited storage space; keep only files useful for learning games - do not load on school computers

Personal Information safety is key - keep personal information private keep others safe too - do not share pictures or information about others on public sites

Inappropriate material do not create, store or share - obscene, pornographic, racist, hate mistakes happen - tell teacher if you accidentally access non-school material (protects you)

Bullying… it’s simply about respect

Copyright

all property has an owner - (e.g. cars, buildings, land, hockey equipment, etc.) intellectual (digital) property - all pictures, video, websites, text, files and other digital content also has an owner

Copyright pictures / video - must have permission to use creative commons license - some sites allow content creators to give permission for use

Copyright text / ideas - must reference; paraphrase no copy and paste

Copyright software, music - owned by creators no burning music or copying games

Care and use

Laptops labels - name on bottom only; no stickers cleaning - screens and casing using soft, damp cloth - no cleaning solutions except special ones made for computers

Laptops do not lie screen flat do not open casing / remove parts

Laptops use on desks only - stable support; no “laps” or floors; hallways / traffic areas are very dusty plug-in at night - return to nests when not in use

Bags transport - computers must be in bags before leaving classroom limit contents - laptops and pencil cases only; no books

Tech support… my computer doesn’t work - tell your teacher, use a spare until yours is returned if damage is intentional - we will talk to you, parent; you may be responsible for repairs

Acceptable Use Policy

Computer Use Agreement must be signed by all students - you agree to follow acceptable use policies your parents sign too - they must agree to support school in guiding your use of technology

Questions?