NSDGA – East Rizal Virtual Learning Plan (NSDGA – ER VLP)

Digital Citizenship and Netiquette: A Teacher’s Guide

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NSDGA – ER VIRTUAL LEARNING PLAN (NSDGA-ER VLP) DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO
ONLINE LEARNING

I. INTRODUCTION

Nuestra Señora De Guia Academy – East Rizal views the use of digital resources as central to the delivery of its educational
program through the Virtual Learning Plan and expects that all students will use digital resources as an essential part of their
learning experiences. It is the policy of Nuestra Señora De Guia Academy – East Rizal to maintain an environment that
promotes ethical and responsible conduct in all digital resource activities. With this, privilege and extraordinary opportunity
to explore resources come responsibilities for all the stakeholders – parents, teachers, and students.

The purpose of this resource is to provide teachers and parents with a guide for teaching digital citizenship and netiquette
to students. Here, you will find the definition of “digital citizenship” as well as its application in the classroom and beyond.
You will learn how to teach safety and privacy in an online learning environment, and about cyberbullying and how to
prevent it. Furthermore, we will cover digital property and copyright laws, with an emphasis on preventing plagiarism and
encouraging fair use online.

The internet can be a dangerous place for students, where mistakes can have grave consequences. Alternatively, the internet
can be a great place for students to learn, get a jumpstart on the future, and connect with each other.

II. POLICY GUIDELINES

Learning within the NSDGA – ER VLP will require a new set of guidelines to make it more effective and beneficial to all. Thus
NSDGA – ER believes that:

1. Technology touches almost every part of our lives.

2. Technology, in the hands of every student can serve as an equalizer, providing all students with access to information
and tools that empower them as learners.

3. Technology, in the hands of every student, can increase student engagement and thus student performance,
satisfaction, and interest in school.

4. Technology, in the hands of every student, can change the way teachers teach, offering educators effective ways to
reach different types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means.

5. Technology, in the hands of every student, can better equip the workers of tomorrow to investigate and solve real-
world challenges similar to those they will experience in the workplace.

6. Technology in the hands of every student is one of the largest paradigm shifts in teaching and learning to be experienced
by today’s educators.

7. Effective implementation of a plan to place technology in the hands of every student requires careful planning with a
large emphasis on professional development for teachers as they begin their journey down the road to personalized
learning in a 1:1 environment.

8. Technology infrastructure must be designed and implemented in a manner to allow the seamless implementation of
an environment where personalized learning thrives in the Nuestra Señora De Guia Academy – East Rizal classrooms.

III. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Learning within the NSDGA – ER VLP will require a new vocabulary. The following are key terms that will help navigate this
learning environment.

1. Digital Citizenship. It refers to the “critical thinking and ethical choices about the content and impact on oneself, others,
and one’s community of what one sees, says, and produces with media, devices, and technology.”

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As it applies specifically to the internet, digital citizenship is the set of best practices that describe how a person can
navigate safely, ethically, and appropriately on the World Wide Web. This includes efficacy — a digital citizen who
adheres to best practices is able to use the internet effectively, for whatever lawful purpose, without compromising
their security and that of others.

2. NSDGA – ER VLP. (Nuestra Señora De Guia – East Rizal Virtual Learning Plan) It refers to the institution’s distinct
approach to quality De Guian education. It is our virtual campus where we will build a vibrant community of learners
and educators.
3. Online Learning Platform. This refers to the web-based set of tools that facilitate online learning. G Suite for Education®
is one of our official learning platform. We will use Google Classroom® as one of our Learning Management System.
Aside from these, we have also subscribed to the VSmart Learning Platform of Vibal Publishing House to manage our
learning platforms.
4. Synchronous Activities and Asynchronous Activities. These refer to the two modes of online learning.
a. Synchronous Activity happen in real-time, usually via video conferencing.
b. Asynchronous Activities are online learning activities that students can do on their own and at their own pace,
within a reasonable time frame. They require minimal real-time interaction between the teacher and the students
but provide students opportunities to communicate or consult with their teachers, as needed.
5. Netiquette. (net + etiquette) It refers to the set of “guidelines for courteous communication in the online environment.”
Netiquette guidelines include rules for both social interaction and technical activities on the internet. It also refers to a
code of proper conduct applied to virtual online spaces. This code is dictated by common sense rules (manners) and
social conventions.
6. Digital Footprints. It refers to the unseen record of a user’s activities online, including the websites, they visit and the
files and apps they download. The footprint exists in passive form, as when a website records a user’s IP address as a
“hit” — which includes information about how long they spent on the site and the pages they visited — or in active
form, as when a user logs in to a site and makes changes to their profile and/or the content they post.
7. Cyberbullying. It refers to the use of digital technology to harass, intimidate, threaten, or humiliate a victim.

IV. THE NSDGA – ER VLP LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

NSDGA – ER delivers continuity of learning through remote learning with the use of Google Classroom, a learning
management system which provides a classroom environment with tools for communication, content delivery, and
assessment. Even with the remote learning mode, the school’s chosen LMS along with other online tools and other
educational technology resources will facilitate a high level of facility of learning for engagement, collaboration, and
involvement for Kinder to Grade 10 students.

A. Accessing the Virtual Habitat: Google Classroom and other Tools and Resources.

With several activities designed to enrich discovery, exploration, and authentic learning, most devices indicated on the
table below (plus an inexpensive earphone) will already accommodate students’ concrete experiences for knowledge
building, communication, collaboration, creativity, and assessment.

PHONE /
DESKTOP /
LEARNING EXPERIENCE PHONE TABLET TABLET
LAPTOP
(PHABLET)
1. Knowledge Building
a. Accessing Google Classroom    
b. Accessing documents, slides,
sheets    
c. Creation of documents, slides,
   
sheets
d. Research    
e. Accessing video links    
2. Communication
a. Use of G-mail    
b. Use of communication platform in    
GC
3. Collaboration

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a. Joining a video meeting    

b. Creating/editing documents, Limited   
slides, sheets
c. Engaging in chat / discussion Limited   
4. Creativity
a. Recording an audio file Limited Limited Limited 
b. Editing photos Limited Limited Limited 
c. Editing videos Limited Limited Limited 
5. Assessment
a. Responding to Google Forms    
b. Responding to Formative Quizzes    
c. Screencast / Video cast    
presentation
Table 1. Comparing the capacity of devices in accessing the virtual habitat. Note: Indicated capacity may not be true to
all devices. It also depends on the specification of the gadgets in its respective brands.

V. GENERAL NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES

The rules for online learning and classroom learning are virtually the same: You have to study, take notes, attend classes,
and participate in discussions. In the classroom, your words, gestures, posture, and facial expressions communicate your
thoughts and observations to your classmates and teachers. But how do you express yourself online, where the written word
is all they see?

During the course of the academic year, you will frequently be asked to participate in online discussions and will occasionally
do peer reviews of your classmates’ work. Here are 10 rules of netiquette that will help you successfully communicate as
you learn online:

1. NO YELLING PLEASE.
There is a time and place for everything - BUT IN MOST SITUATIONS, TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS INAPPRORIATE. Most
readers tend to perceive it as shouting and will have a hard time taking what you say seriously, no matter how intelligent
your response may be. If you have vision issues, there are ways to adjust how text displays so you can still see without
coming across as angry.

2. Sarcasm can (and will) backfire.

Sarcasm has been the source of plenty of misguided arguments online, as it can be incredibly difficult to understand
the commenter’s intent. What may seem like an obvious joke to you could come across as off-putting or rude to those
who do not know you personally. As a rule of thumb, it is best to avoid sarcasm altogether in an online classroom.
Instead, lean toward being polite and direct in the way you communicate to avoid these issues.

3. Do not abuse the chat box.

Chat boxes are incorporated into many online classes as a place for students to share ideas and ask questions related
to the lesson. It can be a helpful resource or a major distraction—it all depends on how well students know their
classroom netiquette.

“Rather than asking relevant questions or giving clear answers, students might use the chat box to ask questions
irrelevant to the discussion, or to talk about an unrelated topic,” says Erin Lynch, senior educator at Test Innovators.
The class chat box is not an instant messenger like you would use with friends. Treat it like the learning tool it is meant
to be, and try not to distract your classmates with off-topic discussions.

4. Attempt to find your own answer.

If you are confused or stuck on an assignment, your first instinct may be to immediately ask a question. But before you
ask, take the time to try to figure it out on your own.

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For questions related to class structure, such as due dates or policies, refer to your syllabus and course FAQ. Attempt
to find the answers to any other questions on your own using a search engine. If your questions remain unanswered
after a bit of effort, feel free to bring them up with your instructor.

5. Stop…Grammar Time!

Always make an effort to use proper punctuation, spelling and grammar. Trying to decipher a string of misspelled words
with erratic punctuation frustrates the reader and distracts from the point of your message.

On the other hand, it is important to be reasonable about others’ grammar mistakes. Nobody likes the grammar police,
and scolding a classmate because he or she used “your” instead of “you’re” is not practicing proper netiquette.

6. Set a respectful tone.

“An increasingly common netiquette faux pas is treating e-correspondence with faculty and staff as an ongoing chat
among friends,” says Alexey Timbul, online professor at the Academy of Art University.

Every day may feel like casual Friday in an online classroom where you do not see anyone in person, but a certain level
of formality is still expected in your communication with instructors. In addition to proper punctuation and spelling, it
is good netiquette to use respectful greetings and signatures, full sentences and even the same old “please” and “thank
you” you use in real life.

7. Submit files the right way.

You will not be printing assignments and handing to them to your teacher in person, so knowing how to properly submit
your work online is key to your success as an online student. Online course instructors often establish ground rules for
file assignment submissions, like naming conventions that help them keep things organized or acceptable file formats.
Ignoring these instructions is a common example of bad netiquette.

“Receiving work that does not adhere to the file format and naming protocol means a student is not paying attention,”
says Timbul. If you do not follow instructions, you are taking the risk that your instructor will not be able to find or open
your assignment. Save yourself and your instructor a headache and read their instructions carefully before submitting.

8. Read first.

Take some time to read each of the previous discussion post responses before writing your own response. If the original
post asked a specific question, there is a good chance, someone has already answered it. Submitting an answer that is
eerily similar to a classmate’s indicates to the instructor that you have not paid attention to the conversation thus far.

Remember, discussions can move quickly so it is important to absorb all of the information before crafting your reply.
Building upon a classmate’s thought or attempting to add something new to the conversation will show your instructor
you have been paying attention.

9. Think before you type.

A passing comment spoken in class can be forgotten a few minutes later, but what you share in an online classroom is
part of a permanent digital record. “Whether or not privacy settings are in place, the internet has a tendency to house
things forever, and what you say privately can easily become public,” advises etiquette expert Devoreaux Walton.

Not only is it good practice to be guarded when it comes to personal information, you always want to be just as
respectful toward others as you would be if you were sitting in the same room together. Zink says a good rule of thumb
to follow is if you are comfortable standing up in front of a classroom and saying your message, then it is most likely
okay to share.

10. Be kind and professional.

Online communication comes with a level of anonymity that does not exist when you are talking to someone face-to-
face. Sometimes this leads people to behave rudely when they disagree with one another. Online students probably do

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not have the complete anonymity that comes with using a screen name, but you could still fall prey to treating someone
poorly because of the distance between screens. Make a point to be kind and respectful in your comments—even if
you disagree with someone.

“At the core, all of these mistakes come down to forgetting that an online classroom is still a classroom,” Lynch says.
“Good netiquette means conducting yourself in an online class with the same respect, politeness and professionalism
that you would exhibit in a real-life classroom.”

VI. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Every De Guian is expected to manifest behavior that is consistent with the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives. By
these behaviors, the student shows that he embodies the values and beliefs that characterize every “good Christian and
devout citizen” in the mold of our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ermita. In this regard, the school upholds and
implements the policy for students’ conduct and behavior, which is contained in the NSDGA – ER Student Handbook and the
school’s Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policies, and the Data Privacy Act from campus to remote setting of learning at
home. The school will remain steadfast with the behavior of students and stakeholders during online engagement and
communication. Any report of misuse and abuse of content, information, and technology resources will be handled
accordingly.

1. STUDENTS.

A. Accessing content and submitting outputs.

a. Follow instructions in opening educational platforms and applications, and links to websites and other open
sources during learning engagement.
b. Follow strictly the rules of engagement set by the teachers for both synchronous and asynchronous
discussion.
c. Note very well scheduled deadline of requirements.
d. Submit requirements within official class hours to the specified online platforms.
e. Remain always in the virtual learning environment.
B. Activating netiquette.
a. Use academic language in communicating with fellow students, teachers, and NSDGA – ER personnel, and
parents/learning partners in any official communication that will be utilized.
b. Be cautious not only with the verbal expressions, but also with non-verbal expressions.
c. Wear old uniform or plain white collared shirt during synchronous sessions.
d. Practice academic integrity in all forms of assessment, practice / exercise, and other performances.
e. Observe online ethics.
f. Honor data privacy at all times.

Any concern about… Contact:

Course assignment , resource Subject Teacher
Technology – related problem or issue LRC Tech Support
A personal, academic, or socio-emotional concern Assigned counselor
Other issues related to distance learning Academic Coordinator or Campus Director

2. PARENTS / LEARNING PARTNERS / TEACHING ASSISTANTS.

A. Building capacity in giving assistance to the learners at home.

a. Join online orientations provided by the school.
b. Actively participate in the online orientations provided by the school.

B. Participating in the learning process of the student at home.

a. Set up daily routine to create structure for the learning sessions.
b. Check the child’s / student’s technical setup and workspace.
c. Obtain the course content, weekly schedule, and weekly requirements provided by the LMS.
d. Review with the child / student the materials provided before his / her engagement online.
e. Monitor child’s / student’s daily log and submissions.
f. Strengthen and recognize the child / student positive behavior and academic honesty in his / her daily online
engagement.

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g. Establish time for quiet and reflection.

h. Encourage physical activity / exercise.

C. Activating netiquette.
a. Use academic language when communicating with teachers and NSDGA – ER personnel and learning partners
in any official communication platform that will be utilized.
b. Be cautious not only with verbal expressions but also with non-verbal expressions.
c. Build and / or strengthen a child’s / student’s academic integrity in all forms of assessment, practice / exercise,
and other performances.
d. Observe online ethics.
e. Honor data privacy at all times.

Any concern about… Contact:

Course assignment , resource Subject Teacher
Technology – related problem or issue LRC Tech Support
A personal, academic, or socio-emotional concern Your child’s assigned counselor
Other issues related to distance learning Academic Coordinator or Campus Director

VII. NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE COURSES

A. SECURITY.

Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.

1. Do not share your password with anyone.

2. Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
3. Always logout when you are finished using the system.

B. GENERAL GUIDELINES.

1. Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in e-mail or any other communication.
2. Always use your professors’ proper title – Dr. or Prof., or if in doubt Mr. or Ms.
3. Unless specifically invited, do not refer to your professor by first name.
4. Use clear and concise language.
5. Remember that all levels of communications should have correct spelling and grammar (this includes discussion
boards)
6. Avoid using slang terms such as: “wassup?” and texting abbreviations such as “u” for you.
7. Use standard fonts such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman and use size 10 or 12pt font.
8. Avoid using the CAPS LOCK Feature as IT CAN BE INTERPRETED AS YELLING.
9. Limit and possibly void the use of emoticons like 
10. Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and your
message might be taken seriously or sound offensive.
11. Be careful with personal information – yours and other’s.
12. Do not send confidential information via e-mail.

C. E-MAIL NETIQUETTE.

When you send an e-mail to anybody, you should:

1. Use a descriptive subject line.

2. Be brief.
3. Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them.
4. Avoid HTML in favor of plain text.
5. Sign your email with your name and return e-mail.
6. Think before you send the e-mail to more than one person. Does everyone really need to see your message?
7. Be sure you REALLY want everyone to receive your response when you click “REPLY ALL.”

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8. Be sure that the message author intended for the information to be passed along before you click the
“FORWARD” button.

D. MESSAGE BOARD NETIQUETTE AND GUIDELINES.

When posting on the Discussion Board in your Online Class, you should:

1. Make points that are on the topic and within the scope of the course material.
2. Take your posts seriously, and review and edit your posts before sending.
3. Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment.
4. Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.
5. Be sure to read all the messages in a thread before replying.
6. Do not repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it.
7. Avoid short, generic replies, such as “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the previous point.
8. Always be respectful of other’s opinions even when they differ from your own.
9. When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way.
10. Do not make personal or insulting remarks.
11. Be open-minded.

VIII. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Any discussion of digital citizenship should include Vicki Davis’ 9 Key P’s. Teachers and parents can use the 9 P’s to shape
and curate digital citizenship curriculum. Because the 9 P’s cover a lot of important ground, there are many corresponding
resources you can use to create your curriculum.

Here are the subjects that the 9 P’s address:

1. Password protection: Students must understand how to create secure passwords, vary them, and store them safely.
For a good place to start, the Cyberbullying Research Center has a teen-specific resource you can easily adapt to
younger age groups.
2. Privacy: When it comes to internet safety, kids need to know when it is appropriate to share private information that
entities can use to identify them. However, they may not be concerned about this issue. The Common Sense Media
curriculum helps you answer the question, “what’s the big deal about internet privacy?” (grades 9-12).
3. Personal content: Predators and bullies cannot necessarily identify students through their personal information, such
as their favorite color or the name of their dog. However, it is still not wise for students to share too much information,
particularly on social media platforms. Parentinfo.org helps separate the myths from the facts.
4. Photographs: Alert students to the fact that prying eyes can use photos they upload to determine their location and
software can identify them through facial recognition technology. Here again, they should think carefully before sharing
on social media. Davis’ Location Based Safety Guide addresses this issue.
5. Property rights: When it comes to images, digital citizenship requires students to respect copyright laws. Cult of
Pedagogy has a resource on teaching students to use images legally online.
6. Permission to use images: Students must attribute the image’s source to obtain permission for its use. Here is more
information on copyright, fair use, and creative commons, as well as a usable curriculum on proper image attribution.
7. Protection against cyber hackers: Due to the growing prevalence of cyber hackers, it is important to educate students
about them.
8. Professionalism: Educators from the Basic Education Department (K – Grade 10) can begin informing students on
professional standards, including citing sources and using proper grammar.
9. Personal branding: The Huffington Post explains that building a personal brand is important for any high school student
seeking to go to college. PwC provides a workbook on personal branding.

The above resources provide a starting point for the 9 P’s — there is a wealth of information about these topics available on
and offline.

IX. CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS AND PROTECTION

Cyberbullying is the use of digital technology to harass, intimidate, threaten, or humiliate a victim. A cyberbully may use
texts, social media, email, websites, or website comment boards and forums to troll and bully victims.

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In a survey conducted by educators from the Cyberbullying Research Center, nearly 61% of students said they had been
bullied online, to the extent that their “ability to learn and feel safe” was affected. Of those who had been cyberbullied, 10%
said they had stayed home from school because of it.

To promote internet safety, digital citizenship, and netiquette, it is crucial to curb cyberbullying. Because cyberbullying
affects a student’s psychological well-being and can lead to physical abuse, you must be prepared to help students deal with
it.

X. COPYRIGHT AND DIGITAL PROPERTY

As any teacher knows, plagiarism is a major issue, and any discussion of digital citizenship and netiquette inevitably must
answer the question, “What is plagiarism?” To answer this question in a way that is relevant to the internet age, you must
first establish the idea of digital property.

A. DIGITAL PROPERTY. Digital property is any data someone can access digitally, including any kind of file, website and
social media accounts, images, intellectual property (such as articles and blog posts), software, and contracts. Unless
data is marked as fair use and available to the commons, it is someone’s property and is subject to digital copyright
law.

B. COPYRIGHT LAW AND DIGITAL PROPERTY. Copyright law applies to any digital work that is fixed in a tangible medium
(i.e. on a hard drive, in the cloud, on a USB drive), original, and creative. The law specifies that creativity can be
minimal and elementary (e.g. a stick figure cartoon or game). For your work to qualify for copyright, it must be
entirely your own. If you plagiarize a blog post and post it on your own site, you are responsible for copyright
violation. The second you create an original work under your name, whether online or off, it’s subject to copyright
law, meaning other people cannot use it without your permission.

For students, the common issues are plagiarism and illegal downloads. There is also the issue of making hard copies
and sharing documents that do not have a Creative Commons license, or using copyrighted works under the auspices
of fair use.

C. WHAT IS PLAGIARISM? Plagiarism is not just the act of using another person’s words and claiming they are your own
— it is the act of appropriating another person’s ideas or thoughts as well. In short, plagiarism is the act of stealing
someone’s work and passing it off as your own.

This applies to images, blog posts, songs — any sort of data that qualifies as the creator’s original work. Even if a
creation is licensed under the most lenient Creative Commons stipulation (CC BY), and the student can “distribute,
remix, tweak, and build upon” the creation, a student must attribute the source of the creation.

D. WHAT IS FAIR USE?

U.S. copyright law permits the “unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.” In layman’s
terms, students and educators can most likely use a copyrighted work if:

 It’s for educational purposes

 It’s a factual or biographical work rather than an artistic, creative one
 It’s a small portion of the work that doesn’t capture the “heart” of it, or the way in which the student uses the
entire work is such that it creates a brand new, original thing (collage or parody)
 It doesn’t affect the work’s current or future market value
 Courts determine whether the use is fair on a case-by-case basis.

E. FAIR USE RESOURCES:

 Creative Commons: Search portal for all content with a Creative Commons license
 Canva: Free online tool that enables photo editing and graph creation, and houses a wide variety of document
templates
 Clipchamp: Free online tool that enables video editing

XI. DIGITAL CODE OF CONDUCT

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Proper behavior, as it relates to the use of technology, is no different from proper behavior in all other aspects of school
activities. All users are expected to use the technology resources in a legal, responsible, ethical, and polite manner. The
digital citizenship guidelines are intended to clarify those expectations as they apply to computer and network usage and
are consistent with the NSDGA - ER policy on use of technology resources in instruction. A student who knowingly violates
any portion of the digital citizenship expectations will be subject to suspension of access and/or revocation of privileges on
the system and will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s disciplinary handbook.

Students will practice responsible use of digital information regarding intellectual property, including complying with
software licenses, copyright laws, and all other state and federal laws governing intellectual property. See RA 10173 – Data
Privacy Act of 2012. Students will practice safe and appropriate online behavior using professional etiquette while
communicating online.

Progressive Discipline Steps Example:

The following are for illustration purposes only. The appropriate progressive discipline steps for the individual will apply.

FREQUENCY DISPOSITION
1. First Offense  Written Warning
2. Second Offense  In-class consequence
3. Third Offense  School-based consequence
4. Fourth Offense  Parent Conference
5. Repeated Offense  Administration referral

Examples of Unacceptable Use and their disposition

OFFENSES 1 2 3 4 5
1. Using the network for illegal activities, including copyright, license or contract
1 2 3 4 5
violations.
2. Attempting to harm or harming equipment, materials, or data 1 2 3 4 5
3. Streaming media, such as radio, games, videos, etc. for non-educational purposes 1 2 3 4 5
4. Bypassing or attempting to bypass the filtering device by using sites such as, but
1 2 3 4 5
not limited to proxy sites on the school’s electronic communication system
5. Accessing or exploring online locations or materials that do not support and/or
1 2 3 4 5
are inappropriate for school assignments.
6. Gaining unauthorized access anywhere on the network. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Coaching, helping, observing, or joining any unauthorized activity on the network 1 2 3 4 5
8. Posting anonymous messages or unlawful information on the network 1 2 3 4 5
9. Falsifying permission, authorization, or identification documents 1 2 3 4 5
10. Sending or forwarding social or non-school related e-mail 1 2 3 4 5
11. Making use of the electronic resources in a manner that serves to disrupt the use
1 2 3 4 5
of the network by others
12. Using the network for financial or commercial gain, advertising, or political
4 5
lobbying
13. Revealing the home address or phone number of one’s elf or another person 4 5
14. Invading the privacy of other individuals 4 5
15. Using another user’s account or password, or allowing another use to access your
4 5
account or password
16. Participating in cyber bullying or using objectionable language in public or private
messages, e.g. racist, terroristic, abusive, sexually explicit, threatening, stalking, 4 5
demeaning, or slanderous
17. Obtaining copies of, modifying files, data, or passwords belonging to other users
4 5
on the network
18. Forgery or attempted forgery of electronic messages; attempts to read, delete,
copy, or modify the electronic mail of other system users or deliberate 4 5
interference with the ability of other system users to send/receive electronic mail
19. Encrypting communications so as to avoid security review or monitoring by the
4 5
system administrator

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20. Purposely engaging in activity that may harass, defame, slander, libel, malign, or
4 5
abuse another individual or group
21. Creative credit and copyright - students have the right to protect their own
creative works. Additionally, students must exercise academic integrity in a fair
and legal manner when using other people's creative works. Failure to
appropriately cite ideas or work other than your own will result in adverse
academic and behavioral action. Academic integrity protects against the
following:
a. Cheating is fabricating written assignments; giving or receiving aid to
another student without the consent of the instructor on tests, quizzes,
assignments, or exams; or accessing unauthorized teacher's editions or
answer keys. Cheating also includes the use of technology such as
computers, phones, cameras, or any other device that provides access to
unauthorized information related to graded course material, tests, quizzes,
assignments, or examinations. 4 5
b. Plagiarizing is the act of presenting the ideas or works of another person as
one's own. This includes presenting information, ideas, phrasing, words,
artwork, music, figures, diagrams, graphs, song lyrics, films, maps,
illustrations, data, computer programs, emails, CDs, and electronic files from
the Internet. All of these must be acknowledged with the proper
documentation. The instructor or the school links should be consulted for
proper citation practices. All assignments submitted to instructors should 4 5
contain the proper citation. Plagiarism occurs when a student does one of
the following: fails to cite borrowed, quoted, or paraphrased material, even
by accident; deliberately intends to deceive through lack of citation; or uses
strings of words from a cited source without indicating these words are not
his/her own (attempted paraphrase without quotations, even if there is a
correct citation).

Students will understand the negative impact of inappropriate technology use including online bullying and harassment,
hacking, intentional virus setting, invasion of privacy, and piracy of materials such as software, music, video, and other
media.

Students will log in to the NSDGA – ER network using their own login credentials. Account information and passwords, or
similar information used for identification and authorization purposes, must be kept private. Passwords should not be
written down and left in a location other may find it. The individual in whose name a system account is issued will be
responsible at all times for its proper use.

Students will use technology resources cautiously to prevent damage.

Students are asked to conserve technology resources (such as network bandwidth and storage) by limiting usage to
educational purposes. System users must not degrade the performance of the school technology resources (i.e., streaming
video, streaming audio, and Internet radio), deprive an authorized NSDGA – ER user access to a school resource, obtain extra
resources beyond those allocated, or circumvent computer security measures.

XII. FLOW OF COMMUNICATION

1. ESTABLISHING NORMS IN SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES.

However multifaceted the channels would be among students, teachers, parents, and administrators, the specific
guidelines for communication would allow stakeholders to achieve a workable and efficient flow of online information,
exchange of bulletins, updates, and feedback.

NORM FORM INBOUND OR

PLATFORM PURPOSE
OUTBOUND COMMUNICATION
To give a formal and instructional
A. Official Notification E-mail: Gmail communication with detailed Can be done anytime.
information

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1. Business Office School Fees nsdgaeastrizal@gmail.com

2. Registrar’s Office School Records nsdgaeastrizal@gmail.com
3. Tech Support / LRC Troubleshooting nsdgaeastrizal@gmail.com
To engage in group discussion or
B. Quick exchange of information
collaboration Only during established school / office
a. Instant Messaging
 To provide how-to instructions hours (7AM – 4PM)
b. Hangouts
 To provide links
C. Time-sensitive concerns Only during established school / office
To address delicate / urgent concerns
a. Telephone hours (7AM – 4PM)
Mobile Number: +63 936 477 4245
D. Time-sensitive alerts  To remind appointments
Only during established school / office
E. Text messaging  To remind approaching due dates
hours (7AM – 4PM)

XIII. CONCLUSION

The internet is a powerful tool for social networking, research, and education, and it has become almost ubiquitous in
modern schools and households alike. Like any tool, though, it has potential for abuse and requires thoughtful use. Students
and educators at every level can benefit enormously from learning to be more conscientious users, and understanding the
risks and responsibilities of going online in the modern internet age.

It is our hope that through this guide, we will be able to work hand-in-hand in making the virtual experience of our learners
an enlightening one – one that will allow them to learn how to cope with the challenges that this pandemic brings.

XIV. REFERENCES

1. Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute. (2017) Parent Guide to Online Learning. Retrieved from:
https://michiganvirtual.org/resources/guides/parent-guide/
2. Elizabeth Public Schools. (Unknown) e-Learning Student – Parent Handbook. Retrieved from
https://www.epsnj.org/cms/lib/NJ01912667/Centricity/ModuleInstance/7312/eLEARNINGStudent-
ParentHandbook.pdf
3. Maryville University. (2020). Digital Citizenship and Netiquette: A Teacher’s Guide. Retrieved from:
https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/liberal-studies/digital-citizenship-and-netiquette-a-teachers-
guide/

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