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Vision of Technology at NIS

NIS uses technology to communicate, and to empower and inspire staff

and students. We envision a school where learners are connected to the

global community, enabling them to access and contribute to the ideas and

perspectives of different people.

We believe that everyone in our community should have adequate access

to reliable technology tools and support to add value to their lives, their

teaching and their learning.

Students at NIS use technology for communication, collaboration and

research, and develop technological literacy skills in an environment that

values creativity.

Staff at NIS use a variety of technological tools for innovative instruction,

effective communication, efficient collaboration, and empowering professional

development.

APPENDIX II

for Technology at NIS (Elementary)

The following agreements will help you stay safe and think sensibly at school when

using technology

such as computers, the Internet and mobile devices (for example an iPad or iPhone).

If you bring

your own technology to school you must also follow the agreements below. If you are

ever unsure

what to do, ask a trusted adult.

Agreements

Looking After Me

1. I will only use technology when I have permission.

2. I will be principled and only use my own account.

3. I will keep my account and password information private.

4. I will only go to websites that the teacher says are okay.

5. I will be a thinker and not put personal information online.

6. I will not post pictures of myself online without my parents approval.

7. I will be smart (read and think) before I click.

8. I will tell an adult, my teacher or parent if something goes wrong on my computer.

Looking After Our Community

1. I will use technology tools and the Internet only when I need them for learning.

2. I will be a respectful, reflective and caring communicator when using technology.

3. I will be aware of any pop-ups or ads. I will not click on them because they may

be deceptive!

4. I will use CC Search to find images, music, and sites that users have given

permission for people to use.

5. I will not post pictures of other people online unless I have their permission and

the

permission of my parents or a teacher.

6. I will only use the software that comes on the computer or has been legally

installed by an administrator upon request.

7. I will get permission from the IT Department before downloading files.


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8. I will not download movies, games or music.

Looking After Our Belongings

1. I will be caring and respectful towards technology (for example, I will not press the

keyboard too hard or hit the computer, nor hold netbooks and iPads incorrectly).

2. I will be an inquirer and check that the information I get on the web is correct.

Consequences for Violation: If you do not follow the above agreements, you may

lose the right to

use technology at NIS.

Supervision and Monitoring: NIS staff, adults, and technology employees can

monitor what we do

when using technology at NIS, especially using the Internet. By following the

agreements above, we

are able to stay safe and secure when using technology

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APPENDIX III

for Technology at NIS (Secondary)

Electronic technology and Internet access have become integral to our lives and

education.

In addition to supporting learning, computers facilitate communication between the

school community

and home. As responsible citizens of the NIS Community, it is important for each and

every one of

us to adhere to an ethical and respectful way of utilizing technology.

The following policy shall govern the use of all information technology resources at

NIS,

including, but not limited to computers, Internet access, cell phones, iPods, and any

such mobile

devices. Students who bring their own personal devices to school must adhere to

this policy if they

wish to use them at NIS.

The overall aim of this policy is to ensure that students display responsible

behavior, both

offline and online. Students will be encouraged to be proactive in preventing

problems on social media

sites, and to make thoughtful decisions about their actions. As social media sites can

be used for

both educational and personal, recreational purposes, it is necessary that all

students be reminded

of the expectations for the use of technology at NIS.

Publishing content on the Internet is analogous to printing out thousands of copies

and

posting them on the lockers of people within the school and around the world.

Malicious content

against a specific individual or a group of people in published work is regarded as

cyberbullying.

When a published piece of work involves a student, the schools name, or the name


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of a teacher, it

instantaneously becomes a school issue and will be addressed using school policies.

Plagiarism and

other practices that do not respect intellectual property rights violate the guidelines

and policies of

NIS, and are addressed using school policies about academic integrity.

NIS has the right to address online behaviors which impact student or teacher

safety or

well-being on campus regardless as to whether or not that online behavior was

created using NIS

equipment or NIS networks including Internet connections.

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1. Respect and Protect Yourself

a. I will choose online names that are suitable and respectful.

b. I will guard my personal information against cybercriminal activity including

impersonation, spam, cyber stalking and identity theft.

c. I will not publish images, information, videos, and other media that portray

myself,

my peers, or NIS in a negative light.

d. I will be aware that an online identity may not tell me what a person is like in

real

life and protect myself against grooming.

e. I will be aware of and maintain my privacy settings in online environments.

f. I will communicate in an authentic and respectful manner.

g. I will keep and record any evidence of cyberbullying, and seek assistance from

trusted adults if I need help.

h. I will only visit sites that are appropriate and respect the terms of use of

websites.

i. I will inform the author about my concerns about a picture/image/post that

I believe is offensive or inappropriate.

2. Respect and Protect Others

a. I will consider my audience when posting.

b. I will ask permission before publishing images or content that may contain private

and personal information about other people.

c. I will make sure that nothing I publish is offensive to a second or third party.

d. I will not use electronic media to bully, including avoiding flaming, harassing or

stalking online

e. I will not forward inappropriate or private materials or communication.

f. I will report incidents of cyber bullying, whether the act is directed towards me,

or another individual.

g. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other peoples private

accounts or files.

h. I will be trustworthy towards others by protecting their usernames, email, IM

and Skype addresses and contact details.

3. Respect and Protect Intellectual Property and Electronic Devices


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a. I will be a principled user of technology and act with integrity.

b. I will acknowledge research sources by footnoting, citing and quoting. All

information

obtained from the web will be sourced and mentioned in my bibliography.

c. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software.

d. I will make sure that my computer and other technology is kept up to date with

updates and is protected with updated antivirus and security protection.

e. I will register my computer with the school.

f. I will not use other students devices without their permission.

4. Adhere to guidelines for Educational Use

a. I will ensure that my use of technology resources including computers, mobile

devices, networks and online tools at NIS are for educational purposes only,

without taking advantage of the BYOT policy for off-task use during class time.

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