This presentation was designed for elementary students at Herrera Elementary in LBUSD.

The Acceptable Use Policy expands on the LBUSD policy for grades 3-5.

Elaboration in the notes includes words or phrases from the following: Irs.ed.uiuc.edu
accessed on December 17, 2016.

Because we are responsible students at our school, we will maintain a responsible use of technology.

What does responsible use look like and feel like?

It looks like students following the teacher's direction so that we can all benefit from our technology. How do we do that?

First, we will follow the teacher's or the supervising adult's directions on how to use the technology.

Second, we will take care of our equipment by treating it gently, putting it back where it belongs and keeping drinks and trash away from the equipment.

Likewise, we will close applications and log off so other students can use it.

Last, we will only use the Internet for educational purposes.

Being safe at school is our top priority. We can ensure our safety by being respectful on the Internet at school and at home.

What does respectable use look like?

By not participating in cyberbullying, we promise to use technology as a tool for learning and innovation. We will not use it to hurt or intimidate others.

Cyberbullying means using electronic devices to send hurtful or threatening messages to others. As we use technology, we will not use disrespectful language, images or video when we post material on the Internet in public or private messages.

We will not demonstrate discrimination or hurtful intentions through prejudicial or inappropriate language. We will not post untruthful information with the intention to hurt or harass others.

Additionally, we will immediately report any images, audio or video that is inappropriate to a supervising adult.

Finally, we will use only educational, Internet sites that have been approved by our District or school.

Just as we respect school property, we will also respect technological files by only accessing files that we have permission to use. Remember that everything we do on electronic devices leaves a "digital footprint" that can be used to track inappropriate use.

Scholars enjoy researching information on the Internet. As we learn how to cite material that we use as part of our research, we will respect copyright laws and avoid plagiarism.

Plagiarism is when we take someone else's ideas, words or expressions and pass them on as our own without using quotations or citing the source.

We should also respect copyright. Ask your teacher about using specific images that are part of the public domain.

Lastly, only download and print material that your teacher has approved.

Keeping your personal information private is a way to maintain your safety.

Personal information includes your birthdate, home and school address, cell phone and passwords.

Do not share your passwords with anyone including friends, peers and other adults.

Refrain from meeting strangers online. Always inform your parents or teacher if someone sends you an inappropriate messages or wants to meet you.

Maintaining an open and honest communication with your parents and teachers can keep you safe. Remember safety comes first.