Appropriate Use of Division Technology

Regulation

1. PURPOSEFUL USE OF Division TECHNOLOGY
   1. Students will be given access to Division technology for educational purposes that include:
      • Achieving the learner outcomes of the Alberta Program of Studies.
      • Participating in learning activities selected by the teacher.
      • Participating in alternate Division programs such as virtual schooling and outreach programs.
   2. Staff will be given access to Division technology for educational purposes that include:
      • Communication
      • Information acquisition
      • Information management, such as student and financial information
      • Professional development and training
      • Providing technology support to other users of Division technology.
   3. Community volunteers and school council representatives may be given access to Division technology for educational purposes that include:
      • Communication
      • Information acquisition
      • Assisting teachers in using Division technology with students.
2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
   Division technology must be used in ways that are consistent with the following principles.
   1. Appropriate use -
      Division technology is intended for educational purposes and for business activities in the operation of schools and the Division. Personal use of electronic communication must not interfere with, or conflict with, its use for work purposes. Division technology cannot be used for purposes that are illegal, unethical, or immoral.
      
      
   2. Privacy and Personal Safety -
      Activities involving Division technology will, as much as possible, protect the privacy of personal information of all users and the personal safety of students. All users will be educated about ways that they can protect their own personal information and personal safety.
      
      
   3. Security of systems and information -
      Individuals using Division technology shall not compromise the security and integrity of data and information stored on Division or school computer systems.
      
      
   4. Efficiency -
      Division technology must function efficiently for all users. Therefore, users shall operate within the limitations, guidelines, and directives provided.
3. GUIDELINES FOR APPROPRIATE USE
   1. Students and staff shall adhere to appropriate use guidelines established by the Division and each school.
      
      
   2. Schools may request that students and their parents or guardians sign an appropriate use agreement that confirms their understanding of school and Division guidelines.
4. CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE
   1. All users shall be responsible and accountable for their use of Division technology.
      
      
   2. Students who deliberately use Division technology inappropriately will be subject to some or all of the consequences listed in HG.AR - Student Behaviour and Conduct.
      
      
   3. Staff who deliberately use Division technology inappropriately will be subject to disciplinary or legal action, which may include termination of employment.
      
      
   4. Other users who deliberately use Division technology inappropriately will lose the privilege of using Division technology.

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