Q: What are goals of the 1 to 1 Initiative?

• To promote an environment where students have access to anytime, anywhere learning.
• To equip teachers with tools necessary to differentiate instruction for personalized learning.
• To prepare students with essential digital literacy skills needed to compete in a global workforce.
• To provide learning opportunities that reach beyond a traditional classroom setting.
• To encourage and motivate students to think critically and apply 21st Century Learning Skills needed for real-world innovation.
• To cultivate self-directed life-long learning, responsibility, & collaboration using digital communication and productivity tools.

Q: What is a 1 to 1 Initiative?

A: It is a District initiative to provide students with a District-owned device as a tool to help promote new instructional strategies and integrate 21stcentury learning skills into the classroom.

Q: How will the 1 to 1 initiative help our students?

A: 24/7 access to technology makes it possible for students to access a wider array of resources to support their learning, to communicate with peers and their teachers, and to become fluent in their use of the technological tools of the 21st century workplace.

Q: When will I receive the District-issued device?

A: Students will receive their device within the first two weeks of school, barring any manufacturing delays that are out of the District’s control.

Q: May I use my own carrying case?

A: No. Students must use the case that the District has purchased. The District has researched many carrying cases and has provided the one that is the best at protecting the device.

Q: May I decorate the District provided case or bag?

A: No you may not decorate either the case or bag. Devices or carrying cases that have pencil/pen/magic marker writing on them, stickers or any other marks on them will be viewed as vandalism. There will be an associated cost to restore the device to the original condition if marked up intentionally.

Q: Who owns the District device?

A: The Donegal School District owns the District device. Students will receive the same device each school year for the functional life of the device. Therefore, it is very important that the device be taken care of it. You are required to leave all identification and inventory tags in place. Don’t write on the device or attach any stickers to it.

Q: May I take the District device home?

A: 7th grade and older students may take the device home. The Parent/Student 1-to-1 Agreement form is to be completed, the Responsible Use Policy is to be signed, and the insurance form returned.

Q: May I access the Internet at home with the District device?

A: You may use the device at home and access your home network in support of academics. There is an Internet content filter installed, however; parents should not rely solely on the Internet filter as a catch all for inappropriate content. There is no such thing as a perfect filter and there is no substitution for parental supervision. Under no circumstances should anyone try to circumvent or tamper with the installed Internet content filter. Any attempts to remove or manipulate the filter will be considered a violation of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). You may or may not be able to print to your home printer. Because of the uniqueness of each home computing network, the District cannot provide support in regards to connection issues that occur with any home network or non-District owned peripheral devices (printers, scanners, storage devices, etc.).

Q: What do I do if my District device doesn't work or is damaged?

A: Please visit a support kiosk in your school's library. There you can file a support ticket and sign out a loaner device. It’s important not to delay as one problem can lead to another if not solved right away. If your computer is damaged, we will fix it or send it out for repair. If it needs to be repaired, we will loan you a device to use until it's returned. Under no circumstances should you or anyone else take the device to a third party to try to fix. District provided computing devices are property of the Donegal School District and District personnel shall fix all problems.

Q: May I put games or software on the District device?

A: The Donegal School District's IT Department manages the applications that are available on the devices. Any non-installable (web-based) games, software, or music that you have legally purchased may be put on your device, however; if you install anything on the device that causes it to stop functioning, it will be wiped and reformatted. This means all files that reside locally on the device will be lost. The District is not responsible for any financial loss incurred due to personally owned software, media, or any other data being wiped from a District-assigned device. Unlicensed software or illegally obtained media installed on a District-assigned device is prohibited and may result in legal action for copyright infringement and/or software piracy by the licensed owners of such.

Q: How do I carry my device?

A: Always carry the device in its case even when at home. The District supplies always-on style cases for this purpose. Carrying a laptop (notebook) computer by its screen can damage the hinge and/or display and result in a chargeable repair.

Responsible Use of Device

The School Board supports the District’s 1 to 1 initiative to facilitate teaching and learning, to provide access to information, to aid in research and collaboration, and to foster the educational mission of the District.

The device is the property of the Donegal School District and is to be used solely by the student it has been issued to. The device is to be used for appropriate school-related educational and operational purposes that are consistent with the educational mission of the District. Use for educational purposes is defined as use that is consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities and developmental levels of students. All use must comply with all applicable codes of conduct, policies, procedures, and rules of the Donegal School District.

Inappropriate or unacceptable uses of the device include, but are not limited to:

Students are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner as is required in face-to-face or written communications. All users are required to maintain and safeguard password protected access to both personal and confidential District files and folders.

The District reserves the right to engage in routine computer maintenance and housekeeping, to carry out internal investigations, to check Internet access history, or to disclose messages, data, or files to law enforcement authorities. Files stored or transmitted on District equipment, cloud services, or the network are property of the District and are subject to review and monitoring. The District reserves the right to confiscate the property at any time.

This agreement applies to stand-alone devices as well as devices connected to the network or Internet. Any attempt to violate the provisions of this agreement will result in revocation of the user's privileges, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt. In addition, school disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. The decision of the District regarding inappropriate use of the technology or telecommunication resources is final. Monetary remuneration may be sought for damage necessitating repair, loss, or replacement of equipment and/or services.

Liability

The device is issued to the student who, with his or her parents or legal guardians, are the only authorized users of the device. Although each student accepts responsibility for the care and use of the device, the device remains the sole property of the District. The District owns licenses for the software installed on the device. Under no circumstances may any of this software be transferred to any other device. In the event of damage to the laptop caused by vandalism or negligence, parents will be charged for the required repair.

Case

Each student will be given a case for the device. The device must be transported in the provided case at all times. Students may NOT personalize the District provided case in any way.

Daily Use

Students are expected to arrive at school every day with their device battery fully charged and with the device power adapter.

Network Access

Use of the District network is governed by the District’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Care

Devices should not be left in temperatures below 35 degrees or above 90 degrees. Food, drinks, or pets should not be near the device to avoid damage. Rain, wet hands, and high humidity are risky to devices and should be avoided. Devices are not to be left in a vehicle; this encourages theft and exposes the device to temperature changes outside of their normal operating limits.

Students may not personalize the device, case, or peripherals in any way. This constitutes vandalism and will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action and where appropriate, monetary restitution.

Security

The device should be with the student, locked in his or her locker (or elementary classroom), or in a charging station in the school building at all times. Students should always guard their device closely. It must not be left on car seats, on benches, or anywhere that might be tempting to others.

Students who use school bus/van transportation will transport the device to and from school inside the District provided carrying case. Under no circumstances shall a student take out his/her device on the school bus/van.

Loaner Devices

Should the device become inoperable, a student will be issued a loaner device while their device is being repaired. The loaner device assumes all aspects and policies of the student originally issued device.

Backing Up of Data

Students are responsible for saving their files to their Google Drive. Files that are saved to other locations could be lost. The District is not responsible for students who lose files or data because they failed to save it in the right place. If you don’t have access to the Internet at home, and need to work offline, be sure to copy the updated files to your Google Drive upon returning to the District. If a device fails or has a virus, it will be wiped clean. The Technology Department will not take any measures to save or recover data stored on the device.

What is Schoology?

Schoology is an online learning, classroom management, and social networking platform that improves learning through better communication, collaboration, and increased access to curriculum and supplemental content. It is a dynamic, intuitive, and user-centric learning management solution focused on making improvement accessible in diverse educational environments. With custom webpage and content creation, interactive collaboration capabilities, and seamless, third-party application integration, Schoology empowers educators, inspires students, and simplifies administrative tasks across the board. Schoology will serve as a virtual extension of the District’s brick and mortar buildings.

Parents can create a Schoology account to view the activities, discussions, assessments, and resources that their children are connected to in Schoology. Account creation is simple, and a single parent account can be linked to all students a parent has attending Donegal Intermediate School, Donegal Junior High School, and Donegal High School.

How to Sign up For a Parent Account on Schoology:

Go to www.schoology.com and click on Sign Up (in upper right corner). Choose Parent, then type in the parent code that your child received from his or her teacher.

How to See Your Student’s Grades, Calendar, and Assignments:

1. Log on to Schoology
2. Go to upper right corner of page and click on the arrow to switch between “parent” and “student” view
3. Once you are in “student” view, in right column you will see Recent Grades/Attendance. You can choose assignments, tests, discussions to click on. Disregard the attendance tab.
4. Under this column you will see another one titled Upcoming. Here you can hover over items and see what class they are for
5. On the left you will see Updates, including links to the above mentioned information.

How to See More Specific Class Information:

1. Go to the top of the page and click Courses, and select the course that you want to view.
2. On the left side of the page are links to grades, materials, etc. Click on the appropriate link to view the information.
3. If you click on an assignment, you can see all of the vital details including rubrics, due date, etc.

How to Get a Student Progress Report Emailed to You Every Week:

(You need to have signed up on Schoology with an email account in order to do this)

1. Click on your name in the top right corner, and in drop down menu switch to “student” view.
2. Go to notifications, where you can turn on the weekly email digest.

Guidelines for Cyber Safety

The Donegal School District provides a learning environment that integrates today’s digital tools and encourages students to work collaboratively in team environments. Through initiatives like the District’s 1 to 1 initiative, and the use of the Internet, we can extent the learning environment far beyond the walls of our schools.

The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks. The Internet is not the place for an all-access pass. Students of all ages need supervision.

Tips that can help keep your child safe online

• Spend time with your child on-line by having them show you his/her favorite online destinations. At the same time, explain about online dangers. Make sure your child keeps passwords secret from everyone (except you). Even best friends have been known to turn against one another & seize control of each other’s online accounts.
• Instruct your child that the computer is to be used in a common area of the house, not in their bedroom. It is much more difficult for children to fall prey to predators when the computer screen is actively being watched by others.
• Parental involvement is key. Even though the school provides remote content filtering on the District computer, it may not block all objectionable material. With new websites being created every day, there is no way to guaranty that all objectionable content will be filtered. Do not rely solely on the content filter to protect your child. There is no substitute for parental monitoring.
• Always maintain access to your child’s social networking and other on-line accounts. Check these accounts frequently. Be up front with your child about your access and reasons why. Tell your child that protecting him or her is your job as a parent.
• Teach your child the responsible use of on-line resources. Instruct your child to:
  • Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met on- line.
  • Never upload (post) pictures of themselves onto the Internet or on-line service to people they do not personally know.
  • Never give out identifying information such as their name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Teach your child to be generic and anonymous on the Internet. If a site encourages kids to submit their names to personalize the web content, help your child create online nicknames that do not give away personal information.
  • Never download pictures from an unknown source, as the site could include sexually explicit images.
  • Never respond to messages or bulletin board postings that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or harassing.
• Set clear expectations for your child. Does your child have a list of websites that he/she needs to stick with when doing research? Is your child allowed to use a search engine to find appropriate sites? What sites is your child allowed to visit just for fun? Write down the rules and make sure that he/she knows them.
• Stay involved with your child’s school by remaining in close contact with your child’s teachers and counselors. If trouble is brewing among students online, it may affect school. Knowing what’s going on at school will increase the chances that you’ll hear about what’s happening online.
• Tell your child that people who introduce themselves on the Internet are often not who they say they are. Show your child how easy it is to assume another identity online. Don’t assume your child knows everything about the Internet.
• Video-sharing sites, such as YouTube, are incredibly popular with children. Children log on to see the funny homemade video the other children are talking about; to watch their favorite soccer player score a winning goal; even to learn how to tie a slip knot. With a free account, users can also create and post their own videos and give and receive feedback. With access to millions of videos comes the risk that your child will stumble upon something disturbing or inappropriate. YouTube has a policy against sexually explicit content and hate speech, but it relies on users to flag content as objectionable. Sit down with your child when they log onto video-sharing sites so you can guide their choices. Tell them that if you’re not with them and they see something upsetting, they should get you.
• Remind your child to stop and consider the consequences before sending or posting anything online. He should ask himself, “Would I want my parents, my principal, my teacher, and my grandparents to see this?” If the answer is no, then they shouldn’t send it.
• Learn to use privacy settings. Social networking sites, instant messaging programs, even some online games offer ways to control who your child can chat with online or what they can say to each other. Visit the sites where your child goes and look for the sections marked “parents,” “privacy,” or “safety."

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Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, as well as, communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

The Donegal School District is committed to providing all students with a safe, healthy, and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with mutual respect, tolerance, and dignity. The School District recognizes that bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary for student learning, and may lead to more serious violence. The following is taken from Tips for Preventing Online Bullying by Sharron Kahn Luttrell and is being shared for your information.

1. **What Is a Cyberbully?**
   • A cyberbully is someone who uses Internet technology to act cruelly toward another person. Online attacks often hurt more than face-to-face bullying because children can be anonymous over the Internet and behave in ways they never would in person. Online attacks can take on a life of their own: A false rumor or a cruel prank can spread quickly among classmates and live on forever in personal computers and cell phones. A fresh new attack threatens wherever there’s an Internet connection, including the one place where they should feel safe: home.
2. **A Cyberbully might:**
   • Use a phone to make repeated prank calls or send unwanted text messages to the victim.
   • Post cruel comments to the victim’s social network site, send unkind emails or IMs to the victim.
   • Create a fake social networking profile to embarrass the victim.
   • Use a victim’s password to break into his/her account, change settings, lock the victim out, or impersonate the victim.
   • Forward the victim’s private messages or photos to others. The bully may trick the victim into revealing personal information for this purpose.
   • Forward or post embarrassing or unflattering photos or videos of the victim.
   • Spread rumors through IM, text messages, social network sites, or other public forums.
   • Gang up on or humiliate the victim in online virtual worlds or online games.
3. **Five ways to protect your child:**
   • Remind your child never to share his/her passwords, even with good friends.
   • If your child has a bad experience online, he/she should tell you right away. If possible, save the evidence in case you need to take further action.
   • Don’t respond to the bully. If the bully sees that your child is upset, he/she is likely to torment even more. Ignore the harassment if possible, if not; block the bully from contacting your child by using privacy settings and preferences.
   • Remind your child to treat others as he/she wants to be treated. This means not striking back when someone is mean and to support friends and others who are being cyber-bullied.
   • Finally, limit the amount of social time your child is online. Studies show that children are more likely to get into trouble on the Internet—including bullying others or being bullied—the more time they spend online. If you need to, limit the computer time to strictly academics.
4. **Is Your Child a Victim?**
   • Most children won’t tell their parents that they’re being bullied because they’re afraid their parents will take away the Internet or insist on complaining to the bully’s parents. Sometimes children who are bullied are ashamed and blame themselves. Reassure your child that nobody deserves to be mistreated. Tell them that some people try to hurt others to make themselves feel better or because they’ve been bullied themselves. Let your child know that it’s important for you to know what’s going on so you can help.
5. **Signs that your child is being bullied can be hard to spot but may include:**
   • Seeming nervous or unusually quiet, especially after being online.
   • Wanting to spend more or less time than usual on online activities.
   • Not wanting to go outdoors or to school.
   • Problems sleeping or eating.
   • Headaches or stomachaches.
   • Trouble focusing on schoolwork.
6. **If you suspect your child is being cyberbullied, talk to him or her. Tell your child that by talking it over, you can work out a plan to deal with bullying. You might:**
   • Contact the bully’s parents. Be careful if you decide to do this because it can backfire and make the bullying worse. It’s best if you already know the other child’s parents and get along with them.
   • Contact your school officials. Make them aware of the problem and ask them to be on the lookout for signs that your child is being bullied at school. The school counselor or principal may have some strategies or even programs in place for handling bullying in school.
   • Look into filing a complaint against the bully if the behavior persists. Most internet service providers, websites, and cell phone companies have policies against harassment. You may be able to have the bully’s account revoked.
   • Contact the police if you fear for your child’s safety. Cyberbullying can cross into criminal behavior if it includes threats of violence, extortion, child pornography, obscenity, stalking, extreme harassment, or hate crimes.
7. If you learn that your child is being cruel to someone online, find out why. Often, cyberbullies are victims themselves. If this is the case with your child, go over the suggestions to help protect them against being bullied. But remind them that bullying someone online or off is never ok.
8. If your child notices someone else being picked on, encourage him/her to support the victim. Many social websites, such as YouTube and Facebook, allow users to report abuse. Bullies often back down when others make it clear they won’t tolerate rude or nasty behavior.
9. Cyberbullying may be the most common online danger, but as a parent, talking openly about the issue is the best way to give your child the tools to protect him or herself from virtual sticks and stones.

Luttrell, S. (n.d.). Tips for Preventing Online Bullying. Retrieved March 11, 2015, from http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/10645-prevent-online-bullying

1 to 1 Resources

Below are important documents pertaining to the District's 1 to 1 computing initiative.

Please review all documents so that you are familiar with the District's expectations regarding the care and use of District-assigned computing devices.

Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources - The District's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

DSD Student/Parent 1 to 1 Chromebook Acceptance Form - Guardian/Student Chromebook acceptance form. This agreement must be signed by both the student and his/her guardian.

Device Insurance Form - Low cost device insurance to protect against accidental damage.

Additional Resources

Comcast's Internet Essentials - Fast affordable home Internet service.

Common Sense Media - provides information for kids and families in order to thrive in a world of media and technology.

Digital Citizenship - Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately.

iKeepSafe Internet Safety - You don't have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online.

Chromebooks

This page provides links and information regarding the use of Chromebooks.

Google's Chromebook Tour - An excellent resource for getting you started with your Chromebook.

Chromebook Touchpad Tips - Learn how the Chromebook touchpad functions.

Chromebook Touch Screen Tips - Learn how to use your Chromebook's touch screen.

Chromebook Help Center - Google's Chromebook Help Center is chock full of information regarding the use of Chromebooks.

Schoology - Donegal School District's enterprise Schoology site. Schoology is the District approved Learning Management System (LMS).

General Care

• No food or drink should be placed next to the Chromebook.
• Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook.
• Heavy objects should never be placed on top of Chromebooks.
• Chromebooks should never be exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Chromebooks should never be carried with the screen open.
• Students should never disassemble Chromebooks and attempt their own repairs.

Cases

• Each student will be issued a protective case for his/her Chromebook. This case should be used at all times.

Charging

• Chromebooks must be brought to school each day in fully charged condition.

Screen Care

• Do not put pressure on the top of a Chromebook when it is closed.
• Do not store a Chromebook with the screen open.
• Do not place anything in the case that will press against the cover.
• Make sure there is nothing on the keyboard before closing the lid.
• Only clean the screen with a soft, dry microfiber or anti -static cloth.

Storage

• When students are not using their Chromebooks, they should be stored in a locked locker.
• Chromebooks should never be left unsupervised.