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

Digital Responsible Use Agreement – Years 0 – 3

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 ways we behave when we are online.  At Glenbrook School we call this being a ‘Digital Citizen’. 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 to become a better digital citizen.

• I will be careful when carrying and using digital devices and put it 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 video. 
• 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.

Being a good digital citizen is something that we all have to work at. If I know that my friends are having problems online or using digital devices, I will try to help them. If I see that someone is being unfairly treated then I will talk to a trusted adult to get help immediately. 

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, talk to a teacher or trusted adult. They will help you with what to do. Don’t delete or hide the messages or pictures because these are important to show what has been happening. Turn your screen off and then 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.

You can get hold of them on the phone 058638723, or their website at netsafe.org.nz

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2024 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 ways we behave when we are online. At Glenbrook School we call this being a ‘Digital Citizen’ and 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.  

At Glenbrook School, being a good digital citizen means; 

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

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

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

I know that it is easy to put information online. This means that what I see is not always accurate. I will always check to make sure information is real before I use it. I will not copy it. If I am unsure of something I will talk to a teacher.

I will be able to speak the language of Digital Technologies.

When people talk online the things they say can be quite different from a conversation they might have if they were sitting next to each other. I know that I must try to understand what people are saying before I react to them. If I am not sure, I can ask them or someone else to explain. I will check with my teacher if I am worried or confused. 

I understand that I may experience problems when I use technology but that I will learn to self-manage.

I understand that there will be times when digital technology may not work as I expected it to, or that people may be mean or unkind to me online. When these things happen, I will use my WITS. I also know there are people I can go to, to get help if I don’t know what to do next. When this happens, I will talk to a trusted adult immediately.

I will always use Digital Technologies to communicate with others in positive, meaningful ways.

I will always talk politely and with respect to people online. I know that it is possible to bully or hurt people with what I say and do on the internet. I will think about the effect that my actions have on other people and be responsible.

I will be honest and fair in all of my actions using Digital Technologies.

I will never do anything online that I know will hurt anyone. I will make sure what I do is not against the law. I will make sure that my actions don’t break the rules of the websites or apps that I use. When I am not sure about what I am doing I will ask for help.

I will always respect people’s information online.

I will not share passwords, full names, birthdays, addresses other than with my trusted adults. I will not take photos without permission of the teacher or share other people’s private information online and offline as it can be easily shared, viewed, screenshot, or changed by others to mean different things.  Nothing is private online. I will always use our Glenbrook School values online.

I will help others to become a better digital citizen.

Being a good digital citizen is something that we all have to work at. If I know that my friends are having problems online, I will try to help them by speaking to a trusted adult immediately. 

Remember:

• Keep it kind. Think about others online and talk or share in respectful ways.
• Keep it to yourself. Keep passwords and information about yourself and other people private and offline as it can be easily shared, viewed, screenshot, or changed by others to mean different things. Nothing is private online.
• Keep it careful.  Because things you do or say online can be seen by others, be careful to share the things you can feel proud of, or would be happy sharing with someone face to face.
• Keep it positive. Always respect others online and communicate in a positive, respectful way.
• Post with caution. Anything you post or do online can influence what people think of you. Put your best foot forward online.
• Don’t believe everything you see. Always think carefully about the information you see online – not everything is true. If you are unsure of something, talk to a teacher.
• Avoid online bullying. Creating or forwarding content that is harmful or hurtful towards someone else is not okay at any time. Sending multiple messages to somebody who doesn’t want them is also considered online bullying and is never okay.
• Be security smart. Keep personal information secure by using strong passwords and not sharing them with other students. Always log out of a site, or device. Get permission before downloading software to the school network or connecting new devices.
• Respect others’ rights. Always ask first if you need to use others’ online sites, their image, ideas, creations or work that’s stored online.
• Recognise other’s work. When we use or take others’ work or ideas from the internet, we need to make sure we copy or use these in ways that are okay because there are rules about this. Your teacher will help you to use things you find online in the right ways.
• Seek help. Sometimes you or someone you know will feel unsafe or come across bad or hurtful content online. If this happens, talk to a trusted adult about what can be done.

ONLINE INCIDENTS

Despite the good things technology offers and people’s best intentions, sometimes things will go wrong. Sometimes these things are on purpose, and sometimes they are accidents. Glenbrook School will support you if something goes wrong online.

Online bullying. Online bullying is not accepted at our school. If you or somebody else is being bullied or criticised online, report it. Keep the content so we can investigate it. Stop any further contact with the person who is bullying. You can report to your teacher for help. It’s important to think about sharing what’s happened with a trusted adult like a parent, a member of your whānau, or someone else who looks after you.

Report a problem. We need your help to keep our school safe. If you see something on the school systems that you don’t think should be there, we need you to report it as soon as you can to your teacher. This is really helpful and important, so that the school can find out what the problem is and fix it as soon as possible, and help those who might need it.Online safety support. Netsafe is our New Zealand online safety organisation that is able to help when things go wrong online, when we have problems with content or negative things that others are doing online. They provide free, private advice for you and your family seven days a week for all online safety challenges. They can be contacted on 0508 638723 or online at netsafe.org.nz

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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.