Computer Use Ethics-Pioneer Central School
Pioneer Technology Ethics Form
PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE OF ETHICS FOR
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY USERS
The use of computers, technology and the Internet at Pioneer Central is
very much encouraged. Anyone who wishes to use computers, technology and
the Internet has the responsibility of doing so in an ethical and legal
manner.
As a condition for the use of computers and other technologies at
Pioneer Central, users (defined as any student, teacher, administrator,
staff member or community member utilizing a district computer) are
expected
to:
1. Respect the privacy of others.
Users will not tell their passwords to other users.
Users will not try to learn passwords of other users or network
administrators.
Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to networked or stand
alone systems.
Users will not modify or read files of other individuals.
2. Respect the integrity of the Pioneer Central Schools networks.
Users will not intentionally develop or use programs to harass others or
damage the system/network.
Users will not intentionally send inappropriate messages/mail to others.
Users will not copy or modify server or network system files.
Users will not abuse computer/network hardware. (i.e. mice, keyboards,
etc.)
Users will not utilize the schools network to obtain, view, download or
gain access to materials that areunlawful, obscene, abusive, or
otherwise objectionable.
3. Respect the copyright of all software developers.
Users will not make copies of licensed programs, as it is in violation
of U.S. Copyright laws.
Users will not install non-District software on the school networks or
standalone computers (unless prior district permission has been
granted).
Violation of this code of ethics will result in the loss of computer
privileges in all classes and/or legal proceedings as per state and
federal laws and regulations.
By signing this form, I agree to follow the code of ethics for
technology and Internet use at the Pioneer Central
School District.
STUDENT NAME_______________________________DATE_____________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE(if user is under 18 years of age)____________________
10 ways to improve Respectful Listening in the Classroom
by Gene Bedley
1. Expect kids to listen to you and to each other.
There is a high correlation between motivation and
attention of students.
2.Invite class to define respectful listening and list their ideas on a
chart or board and expect kids to be respectful listener.
3. When you want kids to listen use non verbal signs
ie Raise your hand and wait till everyone’s got their hand
in the air and then have the entire class move hand slowly
down closing all conversation down when you reach lower chin.
4.Hook up a clapper “on and off switch” so when you
clap because of their talking the clock gets clapped off.
all time wasted requires a payback.
5. Develop a rule “Whenever you take energy away from
the class you have a responsibility to give energy
back to the class.” Make a list of things students can do
to give energy to the class.
6. Use a strong assertive voice that’s stronger than the collective
voice to summon them to listen then scale voice down as soon as they
focus on you.Avoid using voice except for initial signal.
7.Break the class into two groups and have them compete against each
other for privileges based on their responsible and respectful
responses. Chart points for successful responses.
8. Teach kids to cover the ear that someone is talking in
to let you know, they know how to pay attention when you call
for their Attention.
9. Use a red and blue pencil and let them know you are charting their
listening. Blue= Listening Red = Disrespectful side conversations etc.
10. Visit my web site for lot’s more
ideas.:http://home.earthlink.net/~ethicsusa/
11. Read my story and many others in Chicken soup for the soul as a
culminating activity.