Rules and Expecations
The following document is a handout given to students at the beginning of the school year that specifically targets the Rules and Expectations for personal device and classroom laptop use.
Using Your Own Device or a Laptop in the Classroom
Expectations and Rules
Expectations:
Educational Activities
Student devices and classroom laptops will be used to access resources, complete assignments, and for personal organization. Educational activities may include researching information, producing documents, analyzing data, participating in surveys, producing videos, reading e-books, creating blogs, taking notes, or scheduling events. The use of the device is at the sole discretion of the teacher.
Digital Citizenship
Using technology in the classroom requires a focus on digital citizenship, which is the responsible use of technology. You will learn digital skills, ethics, etiquette, and online safety. These are important aspects of participating in today’s world.
Safe and Secure
To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, a filtered Internet connection will be provided for you (DPS Guest). You are not permitted to use a personal broadband connection such as a 3G/4G phone network. As well, you will only be able to use your device under the direct supervision of the teacher. Any unauthorized use can result in the device being confiscated, searched, and privileges being revoked.
Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your device. Similar to other personally owned items, Thomas Jefferson High School is not liable for loss, damage, misuse, or theft.
Rules:
Expectations and Rules
Expectations:
Educational Activities
Student devices and classroom laptops will be used to access resources, complete assignments, and for personal organization. Educational activities may include researching information, producing documents, analyzing data, participating in surveys, producing videos, reading e-books, creating blogs, taking notes, or scheduling events. The use of the device is at the sole discretion of the teacher.
Digital Citizenship
Using technology in the classroom requires a focus on digital citizenship, which is the responsible use of technology. You will learn digital skills, ethics, etiquette, and online safety. These are important aspects of participating in today’s world.
Safe and Secure
To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, a filtered Internet connection will be provided for you (DPS Guest). You are not permitted to use a personal broadband connection such as a 3G/4G phone network. As well, you will only be able to use your device under the direct supervision of the teacher. Any unauthorized use can result in the device being confiscated, searched, and privileges being revoked.
Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your device. Similar to other personally owned items, Thomas Jefferson High School is not liable for loss, damage, misuse, or theft.
Rules:
- During class time, you are to use your device ONLY for educational purposes. Remember, using your device is a privilege not a right
- You may only use your device when I say it is okay. If you are asked to put your device away, you must do so immediately
- You must have the express permission of those whom you record an audio, video or take a picture.
- Personal devices should never be used to cyber-bully, harass, or invade teachers’ or students’ privacy
- You alone are responsible for your own device