Context of the Standard

Computer networks, including the Internet, can be used to connect people to other people, places, information, and ideas.  In order to keep students safe, schools and divisions have rules on the appropriate use of technology.  All students should be aware of what is allowed and not allowed when using division/school technology.

Essential Skills

Essential Questions

Essential Vocabulary

Students should demonstrate these skills:

• Classify computer actions as allowed or not allowed based on school rules.
• Communicate process for reporting inappropriate use of technology.
• Demonstrate proper care for electronic devices (e.g., handling, logging off or shutting down correctly, and keeping devices away from water/food).
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Students should investigate these concepts:

• What are your school’s rules about computer use?
• Why does the school have rules that students and teachers need to follow?
• Why are the rules at school different (maybe) than those that you have at your house?
• How could improper use of a computer be harmful to someone else?
• How could improper use of a computer be harmful to you?
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Students should be introduced to these concepts:

• Digital Citizenship
• Computing Device
• Digital Safety
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