Digital Citizenship

Glenbrook School is a BYOD School (Bring Your Own Device)

2025 Digital Responsible Use Agreement – Years 0 – 3

We want our school to be a place that is safe and friendly, where we can learn, play, and explore. To do this, we need everyone to choose safe, careful, and fair ways of using devices and online spaces.

When using Digital Technologies at Glenbrook School I will always be a good digital citizen. This means that:

I will ask for help from my friends and then the teacher if I am stuck.
I will use devices and other digital tools for learning.
I may have problems when I use digital technology, but I will learn to self-manage them and ask the right people for help.
I will always use digital technology to communicate with others in positive ways.
I will be honest and fair with others when I use digital technology.
I will always respect people’s login details and never use other people’s logins.
I will help others become better digital citizens.
I will be careful when carrying and using digital devices and put them away in the correct place.

Remember:

Keep it kind: When you are online, think about others and talk or share in a kind way.
Keep it to yourself: Keep your passwords and information about yourself or other people safe and private.
Keep it careful: Think carefully about what you share and make sure it’s something you are proud of and would be happy sharing with someone else face-to-face.
Keep it real: Not everything you see online is real. It might look or sound real, but some things are made up or fake, so be careful to check or ask a teacher if you’re not sure.
Keep it honest: When we copy or use words, pictures, and ideas from the internet, we need to make sure we share these things in the right way and follow the rules for sharing things that don’t belong to us.
Keep it fair: Make sure you check with the teacher if it is okay to record others or share photos or videos.
Keep it responsible: If you bring your own device to school, use it in ways, and at the times, that your teacher says it is okay to.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use at Glenbrook School

AI tools can help us learn in exciting ways, but they need to be used responsibly.

When using AI tools at Glenbrook School, I will:

Ask my teacher for permission before using any AI tool.
Use AI tools only for learning purposes.
Be honest about when I’ve used AI to create something.
Remember that AI is a tool, not a replacement for my own thinking or creativity.
Tell a teacher immediately if something seems confusing or inappropriate when using AI.

Teacher Responsibility: Teachers will guide students in using AI tools safely and appropriately for learning purposes.

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG ONLINE

Even when people try to do the right thing, sometimes things go wrong. If you or somebody you know does something online that isn’t okay, maybe by accident or on purpose, your teachers at Glenbrook School will help you to sort it out. If you see things online that make you feel worried or upset, your teachers will help you sort it out. The important thing is to tell a teacher or another adult you trust.

Online Bullying:

Online bullying is not okay at our school at any time. If somebody is saying mean or hurtful things about you or somebody else online:

Don’t delete or hide the messages or pictures because these are important to show what has been happening.
Turn off your screen.
Go tell a teacher or trusted adult.

Report a Problem:

If you see something online that you don’t think should be there, tell a teacher or a trusted adult at school as soon as you can. This is really helpful and means we get to fix the problem quickly. The school will look and see how to fix it and take away the problem.

Online Safety Support:

Netsafe helps people to be safe online. They can help you or your family if you are having problems online. They have free, private help for you and your family for any online safety problems, and they are there to help seven days a week. 📞 Call: 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) 🌐 Website: netsafe.org.nz

2025 Digital Responsible Use Agreement – Years 4 – 8

Digital technologies are tools that can help us learn at school in all sorts of ways. When we use digital technologies and online spaces, it is important that we learn ways to keep ourselves safe, and that we make positive choices in how we behave online. At Glenbrook School, we call this being a ‘Digital Citizen’. Good digital citizens help to make our school a safe and positive place for everyone. We want our school to be a place that is safe and friendly, where we can learn, play, and explore. To do this, we need everyone to choose safe, careful, and fair ways of using devices and online spaces.

Being a Good Digital Citizen Means:

I will use digital technologies and my Glenbrook accounts for learning.

I understand that technology can help me learn.
I know it can be used to communicate with people appropriately.

I will think carefully about whether the information I see online is true.

I know online information isn’t always accurate.
I will check information with a trusted adult or teacher before using it.

I will communicate respectfully and positively online.

I will always talk politely and with respect to others online.
I understand that online bullying or harmful behaviour is not acceptable.

I will be honest and fair when using digital technologies.

I will not use technology to hurt, cheat, or break the law.

I will respect people’s personal information and privacy.

I will not share passwords, full names, birthdays, or addresses.
I will not take or share photos of others without permission.

I will self-manage when I encounter problems online.

If something goes wrong, I will talk to a trusted adult immediately.

I will help others to be good digital citizens.

If I see someone struggling or being treated unfairly online, I will seek help from a teacher or trusted adult.

Responsible Use of AI Tools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or other educational AI platforms, are becoming part of how we learn and create. It’s important to use these tools responsibly.

I will only use AI tools when directed by my teacher and for educational purposes.

I will not use AI tools to cheat, plagiarise, or generate inappropriate content.

I understand that information from AI tools may not always be accurate, and I will check with my teacher before using it.

I will respect privacy and confidentiality when using AI tools and will not share personal information.

I will not use AI tools to create or share harmful, disrespectful, or inappropriate content.

I will ask for help from my teacher if I’m unsure about how to use an AI tool properly.

Remember: AI tools are like any other learning tool—they are here to help, not replace our own thinking and creativity.

Network for Learning (N4L) Guidelines

At Glenbrook School, we use Network for Learning (N4L) to ensure our internet is filtered and safe.

I will not attempt to bypass N4L filters or access blocked websites.

I will only visit websites and use online tools approved by my teacher.

I will tell a teacher immediately if I see something inappropriate or unsafe online.

Ministry of Education (MoE) Digital Technologies Curriculum

The use of digital technologies at Glenbrook School supports the Digital Technologies | Hangarau Matihiko curriculum.

I understand that digital tools are used to help me become a creator of digital solutions and a critical thinker when using online resources.

I will use digital tools to support my learning goals and work collaboratively with others.

I will follow the guidance from my teacher about how to use technology safely and responsibly.

Consequences of Misuse

If I misuse digital technologies, I understand that:

My teacher may temporarily restrict or remove my access to devices.

I may need to complete additional learning activities about digital citizenship.

My parents/caregivers may be informed, and we might need to have a meeting to discuss my behaviour.

Serious misuse may result in further disciplinary action in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Reporting Problems and Incidents

If something online makes me feel uncomfortable or unsafe, I will talk to a trusted adult or my teacher.

I will report any problems, including online bullying, inappropriate content, or misuse of digital tools.

I know that Netsafe (0508 638 723) is available for free advice if I or my family need help with online safety.

Visual Aids and Reminders

Teachers will display posters in classrooms summarising the key points of this agreement.

I will follow classroom guidelines about safe and respectful technology use.

All students in years in years 4-8 are required to bring a device to school for digital learning. All students who use a device must sign a BYOD and digital use agreement.

Why BYOD ?

In a future focused learning environment, students need to be able to work digitally. Our local college is BYOD from year 9. Feedback from those students included that we as a school needed to teach them how to be able to self manage digitally, be a digitally safe citizen and to learn through a variety of digital mediums. In order to provide a balanced and purposeful education, students need to be digital capable. Students need to use technology confidently and safely, in a way that supports modern learning and helps them participate in the future of the workforce. BYOD increases the self management and responsibility of students, which we as a school will help build for life long connectedness. Whilst some believe these skills are for the future, the reality is they need these skills now. BYOD is expected to improve equity of access and inclusion through online resourcing, specific teacher guidance and feedback.

Digital Devices and your child.

Digital devices do not replace the teacher. It does not mean that your child will be sitting on a device throughout a school day. A digital device is a learning tool, a necessary learning tool.

At Glenbrook School digital devices are used to incorporate qualities of learning such as communication, self management, thinking, collaboration and future focused preparation. The use of online tools allows teachers to focus on individual needs which support, extend or accelerate within a whole class context. BYOD and digital learning can enhance and extend the ability to collaborate, communicate and be creative with all involved. This in turns spurs innovation, critical thinking and problem solving.

As a parent you are able to access what your child is learning and also give feedback. There is greater transparency with you about your child’s learning. The blended elearning approach by Glenbrook School takes into account the holistic nature and experiences of learning. It is developmental and is balanced with the importance of play, conversation, sport, music and the joys of being a kid, a country kid. Your child’s learning evidence can be saved and shared with the whole family.

What infrastructure has Glenbrook School put in place to support BYOD?

The Glenbrook Board of Trustees has funded a new network controller, Ruckus which has been installed. Sixteen wireless network points have also been installed. Security has been set up so that staff, students and visitors sign in to the wireless network. There are limits for each group.

Glenbrook School works in google docs. Teachers can view and track student digital behaviour and learning. Each student in years 3-8 is issued with a Glenbrook School gmail username and password.

Each student and their parent, is required to sign a BYOD contract and Digital Responsible Use Agreement. This outlines the roles and responsibilities of the student when using a device. Glenbrook School is guided by netsafe and digital policy.

Glenbrook School Board of Trustees has purchased storage units with ventilation and power supply. These can be locked and safely store devices when not being used at school, during the school day. Students are expected to take devices home each day and charge them at home.

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