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Month/Year

completed:
June 2014

Policy: Digital Citizenship & Acceptable
Use Policy GEMS International School Al Khail.


Code:
Based on a document developed by GWA: Kimberly Leiske, Tony Potts, Digital Citizenship Committee, ratified by the Senior
Leadership Team September 2013




Rationale &
Vision
Technology is an integral part of our lives and it is essential for students to [earn how
to safe[y and appropriate[y use technology as a tool to communicate, collaborate,
create and present within a secure environment.

To this end, GIS-Al Khails vision is to support creativity and collaboration across the
school in all subjects by providing access to technology that empowers students to
be inquiring, knowledgeable[e, reflective and caring [earners in our global and
interconnected world, anytime and anywhere.






Aims


Teachers and students at GIS-AL Khail use a variety of technology tools to support
and promote learning. We aim to meaningfully use technology when we plan, teach,
assess and reflect on the curriculum. In doing so, we focus on digital communication,
information literacy, critical thinking skills and digital citizenship while emphasizing
the balance between screen time and other activities.











Implementation
As well as regular office applications, students have the opportunity to use additional
advanced software and are able to complement these possibilities with the best and
most recent online too[s available.

All classrooms at GIS-Al Khail are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards or LED TVs
and have computer access via a number of devices including laptops, desktops and
tablets/iPads. Additional technology equipment includes a wide range of digital and
video cameras, microscopes, etc. Our wireless network allows for mobile computing
throughout the school.

Other technology spaces around the school include the planned high specification
iMac Design Technology Lab and a Video/ Music Technology Mac Lab. The
Performing Arts facilities will also include a music recording studio, green screen
room and editing suite.

The Bring Your Own Educational Device (BYOED) program in Grades 3 12 aims to
have students learn how to use their own device appropriate[y; effectively managing
their time and dealing with the challenge of balancing work and play. To truly
integrate technology is a skill that is increasingly seen as a requirement in all
workplaces.











Digital
Citizenship &
Acceptable
Use

GIS Al Khail facilitates the learning of appropriate digitall citizenship and encourages
responsible online and offline behaviour, in and out of school. Students will be made
aware of the importance of managing and fostering a positive digital footprint
which is their electronic representation in the online world. Students will be
educated on the potential implications of social media, cyber bullying, online
communication and overall digital netiquette.

A digital footprint is influenced by the ongoing support of fellow students, teachers,
school counselors, school administrators, parents, family and other relevant
stakeholders. When a students online behaviour impacts student learning and/or the
school community, cases will be reviewed and consequences could include the
following:
Involvement of Assistant Principals, Principals, Counselors, Head of School
and/or parents
Loss of school-based privileges
Suspension or expulsion
Involvement of the authorities




As students,
teachers and
parents we
agree that:

Students must keep passwords and personal information private.
Students need to understand the concepts of plagiarism and copyright
guidelines and the important of academic honesty in citing sources.
Students must immediate[y report any threatening or abusive communications
to an adult.
Students are not permitted to capture, transmit or post photographic
images/videos of any person on campus without permission.
Students should be aware that teachers have the right to monitor student
devices and online activity to avoid viruses, misuse and other issues.






It is
understood
that:

Students and parents are required to complete a permission to activate
student access privilege.
Ultimate[y, classroom management including management of behaviour,
expectations and electronic devices is the teachers responsibility. Students
must immediate[y comply with teachers requests to turn off devices or
discontinue their use.
All students will have access to a variety of devices around the school,
including their own. Students are accountable for safe, appropriate and
responsible use of all devices and must take full responsibility for the security,
safety and upkeep including charging.
Due to infrastructure [imitations, students cannot access the schools internal
network and/or print from personal devices.

All students and parents are required to complete this permission form prior to activation of the
students access privilege.

I understand and will abide by the above policy and guidelines. I also understand that any violation
may result in the loss of technology privileges or other consequences as appropriate.

Student Name: Date:
Student Signature: Parent Signature:

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