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Policy 78 states:

The Peel District School Board is committed to providing and maintaining safe and appropriate environments conducive to learning and working for all. To improve student success and achievement, we must ensure that students feel safe, welcomed, respected and included. We want our students to be well-prepared to be successful in an evolving society. Fundamental to such success is the ability to use technology responsibly to gather, evaluate, construct and
share knowledge in a 21st Century world. It is imperative that we support our students as 21st Century learners.

The Digital Citizenship policy supports the principles and expectations of the Board’s Safe Schools policy (Policy #48) and the Board’s character attributes—caring, respect, cooperation, honesty, responsibility, inclusion—to create positive climates for learning and working, and school Codes of Conduct

By accessing the Internet while on Peel board property or by logging in with a board login, students accept all terms and conditions of the Peel board network and Internet use, as well as the terms outlined in this policy.

Policy 78 states:

Digital citizenship is defined as the norms of responsible behaviour related to the appropriate use of technology. These norms and responsibilities are an expectation in all Peel District School Board locations and are clearly outlined in each school’s Code of Conduct. As individuals, we live and work in a world where people are connected to their devices at all times so we need to use technology effectively and respectfully. Digital citizenship is an important part of what the Board helps students learn in school.

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http://www.peelschools.org/trustees/boardpolicies/Documents/Policy%2078.pdf

Policy 78 states:

Technology definition– Technology resources include, but are not limited to, computers, phones, cellular/mobile technology, servers, networks, Internet services, computer applications, data, email and collaboration tools, as well as third-party Internet services provided to the Board. Examples of third-party web services include E-Learning Ontario and online textbook providers.

User definition– A user is any individual granted authorization to access technology, as defined above. Users may include students, parents, staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors, or individuals employed by service providers.

Policy 78 states:

This Policy applies to all Board technology and to all personally owned technology. The application of this Policy includes:

• the use of all Board-owned technology, such as computers, phones and mobile devices, networks, applications, and websites regardless of where they are used. This includes the use of Board-owned technology when used off Board property.

• the use of personally owned technology, including personally owned computers and mobile devices, when used on Board property or when used to access Board resources. The policy also applies to use of personally owned technology when off board property.

Policy 78 states:

Intended use: Board technology is provided for educational and administrative purposes. Technology should be used for these intended purposes only.

Policy 78 states:

Students will see teachers incorporate digital resources into their lessons. Educational online resources will be able to be accessed wirelessly through the Board’s networks. As such, students will be encouraged to BYOD—Bring Your Own Device. When relevant to curriculum and instruction, teachers will permit the use of any personal electronic device as a classroom learning device.

Students will also be able to access educational resources using their personal devices outside the classroom, in libraries, cafeterias and other common areas.

Policy 78 states:

All users are responsible for using technology in a lawful, responsible and ethical manner consistent with the purposes for which it is provided.

Policy 78 states:

All users are responsible for ensuring that photos, videos or images of an individual/group are not posted online/shared digitally unless consent from the individual(s)—over the age of 18—or parental consent (for those under the age of 18) has been obtained. Photos, videos or images cannot be taken using any device unless authorized.

Policy 78 states:

All users are responsible for their personal network login and password—it should not be shared with anyone other than a parent/guardian (students).

Policy 78 states:

Students are responsible for reporting any inappropriate use of email, data or unauthorized technology to a teacher or administrator immediately.

Policy 78 states:

Students are responsible for the care, maintenance and security of their personal devices—the Board is not responsible for the replacement of lost, stolen or damaged items.

Policy 78 states:

The policy also applies to use of personally owned technology when off board property. Inappropriate use of personally owned technology, while on or off school property, that has a negative impact on school climate will result in a full investigation and necessary action will be taken, where appropriate. Consequences for inappropriate use are outlined both in the Code of Conduct as well in the Board’s Safe Schools policy (Policy #48).

Policy 78 states:

Responsible resource usage: The Board’s technology resources are shared and limited. Users should use technology resources responsibly and should not waste resources. As such, the Board reserves the right to limit any activity that consumes a high level of resources that may impact Board services or other users. Examples of shared resources include file storage, network bandwidth, and Internet access.

Policy 78 states:

Board technology and all data stored on Board technology are owned and may be accessed by the Board. Users should have no expectation of privacy in anything they create, store, send or receive using Board technology.