Lincoln School

Home of the Lions!

1. 7 years in the EVSC2. 7 years at Harrison 3. 1st year as eLearning Coach

Miss Stephens

What is an eLearning Coach?• I want to help the students at Lincoln School

to become better students.

What is Digital Citizenship?

• Using electronic, computerized technology responsibly and knowing how to stay safe.

Netbook Acceptable Use

Three areas to cover today.

1.Digital Citizenship2.AUP (acceptable use policy)3.Proper Care

What is Digital Citizenship?• Before the digital world, we were expected to

make good decisions and treat others with respect.

What is Digital Citizenship?• Behind every username and avatar is a person

with feelings.

Digital Footprint• Everything you do online has our names

attached to it invisibly.

Staying Safe• The digital world can be used as a tool for

powerful and positive learning.

• Inappropriate material also exists online.

• Filtering software is installed on our network and on the netbooks.

• Please review the EVSC internet policy.

Staying Safe• Each netbook has software that provides virus

protection.

Staying Safe• Keep personal information like addresses,

phone numbers, and passwords to yourself.

Staying Safe• Never agree to meet anyone you do not know and

only met online.

Staying Safe• People online are not always who they say they are.

Staying Safe• Students should always keep parents and school

personnel aware of their online activity.

Optimum Performance• Shut the netbook down each night and restart

it at school each morning to get the latest updates.

Rules of the Digital Road• Be polite, use suitable language

Rules of the Digital Road• Email is not always private

Rules of the Digital Road• Do not disrupt the network

Rules of the Digital Road• Use caution when uploading and downloading

files.

Rules of the Digital Road• No pornographic materials• No breaking of local, state, or federal laws• No accessing files of others or copyrighted

material• No file sharing/music

or videos etc..• No purchasing of goods

Rules of the Digital Road• Don’t install any programs…the netbook won’t

let you.• Keep music, movies, and t.v. shows off of the

netbook• Pictures and videos made with the webcam

should be for school projects.• The netbook is a Learning Tool, not a game

machine. • Use your home computer and personal

devices for that.

Internet Misconceptions• Just because it is online, does not mean

its true.

Internet Misconceptions• Beware of Scams.

Internet Misconceptions• The first search results are not always

best.

USB Drive/Jump Drive

Make this a habit every night.

Netbook Care• How to carry• Cleaning/Touching the screen• Battery Life—charge each night• Keep it locked up• Extreme heat/cold can damage them• General Care– Eating and drinking– Don’t leave unattended– Don’t create hazards with the cords

Netbook Care• Do not remove or change the

physical structure of the netbook.

Netbook Care• Do not try to remove keys, the

serial number, or anything that will permanently alter it in any way.

• Doing so will void the warranty and could cause you to pay for it.

Netbook Care• Keep the screen closed when

carrying it.

• Pack it in the case when going long distances. (Always store it in the case)

• Don’t squeeze the netbook—this includes in backpacks.

Netbook Care• Don’t sit objects, like a pencil on

your keyboard.

• If you forget it and close the screen, it can damage it.

Netbook Care

• They are your responsibility, however it belongs to the EVSC.

• You are $$ financially responsible for them if they get damaged.

• To replace one costs $500!!

The Battery• Develop a routine to charge it

• Close the lid on netbook when not in use to save power and protect screen.

• Keep the charger cord clear of where people will be walking.

Personal Health and Safety• Don’t use the netbook on the bus or at

ballgames.

• Avoid using it for long periods of time while it is sitting on your lap. It gets too hot.

• When typing and using the touchpad for long periods of time, take breaks or plug in an external mouse or keyboard.

How to handle problems

• Report to Building Tech or Teacher• Follow the repair procedure• Do not go have a netbook

repaired somewhere else.

Student Success• Having access to technology is

essential• We need to learn how to live in the

digital world• Working together we can provide

you with the 21st century skills necessary to live and learn today and into your future.

What are tomorrow’s possibilities?