Nashwaaksis Middle School

Student Laptop Program

Care and Use of Computers

Nashwaaksis Middle School

How did we get here?

History

Fall, 2003 - Department of Education announced new Student Laptop Initiative

Spring, 2004 - Nasis was announced as one of three pilot laptop schools in New Brunswick

History

Fall, 2004 - Two Grade 7 classes (60 students) begin new laptop classes

Fall, 2005 - Two new Grade 7 classes (60 students) join existing students - now 120 laptop students at NMS

History

Fall, 2006 - All grade 7 & 8 students at Nasis receive computers - over 560 laptops! (0ver 3000 students laptops province-wide in 28 schools)

Fall, 2007 -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, e-mail, 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

E-mail

student account - will be issued, access only with teacher permission / direction

other e-mail - access to web-based email (e.g. hotmail) is not permitted

E-mail

SPAM - no mass emailing (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

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?