Wednesday, September 12, 2018

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 8  Legal and Ethical Use of Technology







Name: Nikki Anne C. Villareal                                       Date: September 10, 2018

Assessing Effective Implementation of School Policies on the Use of Educational Technology 

            This activity aims to determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of policies on the use of educational technology being employed in schools.

            Get a copy of your school’s policies on the use of educational technology/ computers in the laboratory. Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of each policy by answering the questions below. Support your answer with a brief explanation.

1. Are the policies appropriate for the use of school technology?
           Yes, it also concerns the safety of the students.
2. Are the policies effective? 
            Yes, because it was strictly implemented by the lab technician.
3. Are the policies stated quickly? 
             Yes, it is also posted on the wall of the lab near the entrance and discussed during orientation.
4. Do the policies say what academic officials, teachers, staff, and students should and should not do with the school’s technology?
             Yes, it is said in the policies the do’s and don’ts of every employees and students just like copying and downloading software without consent. And also games are not authorized.

5. Are the penalties for violating the policies stated?
             Yes.
6. Are the policies fair enough with all the users of school technology?
              Yes, even the employees has the same policies to the students to create fairness.
7. Are there policies that you would like to remove or revise? Why? What will you change them with?
             None, the policies stated is good enough for the students and the teachers.

ASSESS                               
Name: Nikki Anne C. Villareal                                          Date: September 10, 2018

            This activity aims to develop students’ awareness with the do’s and don’ts in using school technologies.

            This activity will be done by group (with 3 members in each group). Imagine one of you is an academic official, a teacher, and a student. Being representatives of the different sectors of educational institution, propose school policies on the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. Write your proposal below. 


Computer Laboratory Rules and Regulations
1.      Lab users must sign in and out of the lab.
2.      NO FOOD, DRINK, OR USE OF TOBACCO IN ANY FORM is allowed in the labs.
3.      Telephones are NOT for personal use.
4.      TURN OFF CELL PHONES! If you need to use it, please take it to the hallway.
5.      The only game allowed is Solitaire.
6.      Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. If supervision does not occur, or the situation becomes disruptive, the adult and child (ren) will be asked to leave.
7.      Lab users should maintain professional and courteous communication. Electronic devices should be used on a professional level. No obnoxious or belligerent behavior will be tolerated.
8.      Please operate the equipment with respect and care.
9.      Activities in the lab(s) that are considered by the lab aides to be abusive to the software, hardware, and\or personnel may result in expulsion from the lab(s) and denial of future use of the lab(s).
10.  Excessive use of paper and materials may require reimbursement to the lab. Paper being discarded should be placed in a recycle container.
11.  The lab aides are here to help when they can and to maintain the labs' operation. However, the lab aides are not here to do your work for you. The lab aides will refer students to their instructors at the lab aide’s discretion.
12.  Software may be installed by Computer Labs staff only. Do not install any software on your own. Files not put on by Computer Labs staff will be routinely removed.
13.  Do not modify any software or files. Do not overwrite the operating system, modify the autoexec.bat or config.sys or any other system parameters.
14.  For any hardware, software, printer, paper, or ink problems, please contact an aide.
15.  College policy requires compliance with all U.S. copyright laws. Copying software without appropriate authorization violates these laws. Illegal use of materials in the labs is grounds for denial of use of the labs and confiscation of illegally used materials.
16.  Any failure to follow these lab rules may result in the loss of your lab privileges.

CONSEQUENCES:
First Violation: The violator will receive a written warning from the Coordinator of Instructional Computing outlining the consequences that will follow if there are further violations.
Second Violation: The violator will be banned from all non-instructor supervised computer labs for the remainder of the term in which the violation occurs.
Third Violation: The violator will be permanently banned from all non-instructor supervised computer labs. The violator could appeal any of these actions through the normal grievance process outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document.



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