New Technology Policy Prepared by Haverford High School

New Technology Policy Prepared by Haverford High School Students “Against All Odds”

Current Policy Out of date Not enforced Or unevenly enforced Strictly prohibits useful technology Actively works against Classrooms of the Future

Not enforcing current rules weakens all rules

1999 Cell Phone become super popular Most households get computers i. Pods released 2004 Old policy written i. Pods get Internet Laptop sales in high gear i. Pods get games Computing Timelines Time for a change 2009

Technology for Good You can save and send our work from computer to computer You can call almost anyone, anywhere, no matter where we are You can listen to 1, 000's of songs on a device you can hold in the palm of your hand Internet access almost anywhere You can communicate with someone on the other side of the world over the Internet All kinds of research available over the Internet

Technology for Bad Infinite ways of cheating on tests Easy to find things to plagiarize Anyone can put embarrassing videos or pictures of people without their consent Students text during school instead of paying attention in class Rampant copyright infringement

The Point Things have changed. Things that used to takes weeks or days can be done in minutes over the Internet. These changes have been BOTH good and bad. We get it.

New Policy Stronger stance against cheating with electronic devices Increased penalties for use of electronic devices at improper times Allows teachers more control Increases powers to fight cheating But still bans use when teachers do not approve Strong stance against harassment Ensure district meets contractual obligations with licensed software Updated to the needs and uses of today

Key Idea Teachers have the discretion when to allow or not allow technology in their classrooms

i. Pods and Audio Allowed during: Study Hall When allowed by a teacher Must use headphones Get caught 3+ times or caught using it to cheat: lose i. Pod/audio privileges at all times

Using Cell Phones Quiet use allowed during: Study Hall Passing Time between classes Lunch Homeroom (when not doing something) When allowed by a teacher Teachers can require students to turn off and can collect during test/quiz Get caught using at wrong time 3+ times during a year or using it to cheat: lose cell phone privileges for a max of 6 months + usual punishments No harassing anyone. Period.

Using Personal Laptops Allowed: with teacher permission during class during other times USB drives finally allowed by policy Allowed to use email Must make sure no malware on your devices or emails (viruses, etc) No harassing anyone. Period.

SDHT Network Rules of Use Comply with Intended Use of the System Assure Ethical Use of the System Don't let anyone know your password(s). Don't violate the privacy of other users. Don't copy or misuse copyrighted material (including software). Don't use SDHT network to harass anyone in any way. Assure Proper Use of System Resources

Additional Rules for District Owned Computer Facilities (Labs, Laptops, etc) Comply with Intended Use of the System Protect computer Equipment Don't eat, drink, or bring food or liquids into the computer labs. Don't reconfigure the lab, either hardware or software.

Computer Facilities Cont. Assure Fair Access to Workstations in Computer Lab Don't violate the official priorities for the use of workstations; in particular, don't play games or engage in other non-academic activity if the lab is busy, and don't log on to more than one workstation at a time. Don't leave your workstation unattended for more than 20 minutes. Don't make a lot of noise in the computer labs. Assure Fair Access to Computer Printers Don't violate the official priorities for the use of printers; in particular, don't be a printer hog or use the computer printers as copy machines.

Our Policy Addresses Societal Issues

Societal Issue New Policy Infinite ways of cheating on tests Increased penalties for cheating Increased tools to combat cheating Students have devices anyway; current policy no deterrent

Societal Issue New Policy Easy to find things to plagiarize Technology tools allow for detection for plagiarism Use of cell phones and i. Pods no factor

Societal Issue New Policy Anyone can put embarrassing videos or pictures of people without their consent Strong policy against harassment Students have devices anyway; current policy no deterrent

Societal Issue New Policy Students text during Teacher determines when school instead of paying technology can be used in attention in class Technology can be used to research class topics

Societal Issue New Policy Rampant copyright infringement Helps students understand the issues of copyright infringement and software licensing

Students already have and use the devices in school Already use technology for illegal purposes Allowing legal use will not increase illegal use

Basecamp

You. Tube

HHS Door (School Spirit)

Form to Submit Senior Recognition Google Form Easier, faster than paper More accurate Less work for staff Can fill out on a laptop or i. Phone during homeroom

Check School’s Website Check schedules Extended homeroom? ? Find upcoming events Can check where a meeting of a club they are afterschool is Many students already have these devices Internet capable

http: //snipurl. com/hhstechpolicy