Digital citizenship is having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior when using technology or participating in digital environments. This includes protecting private information, staying safe online, and knowing how to deal with bullying in the digital world, whether you are a target or a bystander. Technology is an important part of our world and our learning. It is important that both children and adults alike use technology appropriately.
The main component of Digital Citizenship that we will be focusing on this year at Marlborough School is:
· Online safety
It is expected that the Admirable Use Policy is followed by all students. If there is a violation of the policy, the situation will be reviewed and a course of action determined. The following are possible consequences:
- Conference with the student about the issue
- Inform parents
- A restriction or loss of computer privileges
- Restorative projects - how to make up for the mistake and ensure new understanding is developed
- School-based disciplinary consequences which may involve school administration
- Paying for any damaged resulting from intentional misuse
- Police intervention and/or legal action where appropriate
We encourage all parents/guardians to be aware of our system policies and procedures regarding digital citizenship. These include:
- AR1061: Responsible Care and Security of Information
- AR1062: Responsible Use of Electronic Information Resources
- AR1063: Calgary Board of Education Internet Web Presence
- AR1064: Public Sharing of Student Information
- AR1067: Use of Social Media
- AR6005: Student Code of Conduct
- AR6006: Progressive Discipline
Digital Citizenship at the CBE
Digital citizenship is about using technology and participating in digital environments. It is key to helping our students learn to use available technology responsibly in the classroom and beyond. Our school has a Digital Citizenship Plan that is updated annually, addressing how we work to build a community where we live and work together as digital citizens.
Visit the CBE website to learn more about how we support students to develop online safety skills and be good digital citizens.
Personal Mobile Devices
Student personal mobile devices are limited or restricted at all schools, unless required for health or medical needs, to support specialized learning needs, and for educational purposes. Learn more about our BYOD (bring your own device) rules.
Web Filtering & Social Media
Inappropriate or unsafe content may be blocked to provide a safe environment: some content is blocked for all users, and other content may be suitable for older students but not for younger ones. Student access to known social media platforms is blocked on school networks and school devices for all grade levels.