ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

HELEN CATONETECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

WITH MARISA HARRIOTT

Panther Run Elementary

Purpose of Family Technology Night

Introduce Technology SpecialistClarify School Board of Broward County

Internet Use Policy (Policy 5306) How the policy applies to Internet use in the classroom

Review School WebsiteTeacher Presentation

Internet use in the classroom Internet use at home

Technology Guidelines

According to the School Board of Broward County’s Policy 5306 – Internet Use Policy:

Computers and networks must be used to improve student learning and performance.

Use of computers and online communication must be related to educational activities.

Students shall not engage in any chat rooms or instant messaging programs.

Students must not download and install any games or unapproved software

Technology Guidelines

Students must respect the fact that computers and equipment are shared devices and use them appropriately.

Students must not access or distribute offensive or obscene material.

Students must not use any form of technology to bully another student or staff member.

Students shall not infiltrate systems or attempt to spread computer viruses. Using technology to alter information is a felony.

Students must adhere to laws regarding copyright.

Monitoring Technology Usage

Firewalls and filters are in place to help with monitoring students use of the Internet.

Teachers are monitoring students Internet usage.

Teachers will keep a log of computer activity by each student.

Consequences for Non-compliance

Inappropriate use of Computers or Networks Documentation on TERMS 1st offense: Loss of privilege 2nd offense: Removal from class 3rd offense: In-school suspension (6-10 days)

Illegal use of Computers or Networks Documentation on TERMS Immediate Notification Form submitted to SIU Report to local law enforcement 1st offense: Out-of-school suspension: 10 days

Panther Run Elementary School Website

Please visit our website www.pantherrun.com

There are many things you can access from our website Administration Faculty & Staff Calendar Lunch Menu PTA, SAC & SAF Parents Zone Newsletter Volunteer School Board Kids Zone

Panther Run Elementary School Website

Faculty & Staff – links to teacher web pagesLunch Menu

Prices Free and reduced lunch information

PTA, SAC & SAF PTA membership form Volunteer information School Advisory Council meeting times Fundraiser information

Panther Run Elementary School Website

Parents Zone Registration information On-Line school payments Attendance Policy SBBC Policies District wide grading

scale Panther Run boundary

map Virtual Counselor B.E.E.P.

On-Line Textbooks

Accelerated Reader Riverdeep FCAT Explorer Homework Strategies FCAT Guide Dress code After School Child Care and many, many more

resources

Panther Run Elementary School Website

Kids Zone Educational links galore On-Line reading lists and activities E-Textbooks Sunshine Math Superstars worksheets

Questions and Comments

Mrs. Harriott’s Informational Session

IntroductionComputer use expectationsInternet activities for the yearInternet use at home

Do’s Don’ts

Use the internet to access academic websites

Use the Internet to keep in touch with key pals

Respect the privacy of others Ask the teacher for permission to

visit websites that are not pre-approved

No food or drink is allowed near or around computers

Students cannot access the Internet without teacher permission

No “free surfing” allowed at any time Students are not allowed to change any

of the computer settings Folders found on the computer are

private and should not be accessed Only class related items should be

printed No Internet chatting or instant

messaging Playing games is not allowed unless

directed by a teacher No downloading games, music, or

programs

Technology usage in the classroom

Classroom Internet Activities

Virtual Field Trip

KEY PALS

CLASS RESEARCH PROJECT

Weekly Current Events

Websites used in classroom and home

FCAT Explorer - http://www.fcatexplorer.com/Riverdeep -

http://riverdeeplms4.broward.k12.fl.us/lmsAccelerated Reader -

https://hosted123.renlearn.com/386398/HomeConnect/Login.aspx

Internet Use at Home

Children should be closely supervisedAdd parental controls Consider downloading an Internet filter

Net Nanny CYBERsitter Safe Eyes

Create an online safety pledge Kids pledge - http://www.safekids.com/contract_kid.

htm Parents pledge - http

://www.safekids.com/contract_parent.htm

Links to promote Internet awareness

Internet glossary - http://www.kaboose.com/gloss.html

Internet safety game - http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html

Parent information – http://www.wiredsafety.org/

Questions and Comments