iSpace for Parents

The iSpace offers learning opportunities centered around educational technology.

Please scroll through the topics and explore with the drop-down menu (on the right) to see subtopics for either written instructions or screencasts.

Digital Citizenship and Wellbeing at CIS

Digital Citizenship is crucial for navigating the digital world, confidently, safely, responsibly, and with integrity. With the widespread use of technology among young children, it is essential to equip them with the knowledge and skills to use technology positively and avoid online risks. Our curriculum uses the CIS Mission and Core Values as its foundation and the ISTE Digital Citizenship Standards, and CIS Digital Wellbeing Program.

In Advisory, students in each year complete three lessons that address the pastoral aspects of wellbeing.

Media balance and well-being: to develop healthy media habits and reduce screen time.
Digital footprint and identity: to create a positive profile and manage online reputation.
Relationships and communication: to develop empathy and respect for others.

To support this crucial digital skills included and not limited to the items below are integrated throughout the curriculum.

AI Literacy: navigating the emergence of AI as a valuable tool as well as a potential risk to out critical thought and creative skills.
News and media literacy: developing critical thinking skills, evaluating information and recognizing fake news.
Privacy and security: to protect personal information and avoid online risks.
News and media literacy: developing critical thinking skills, evaluating information and recognizing fake news.

Lessons are thoughtfully integrated into content subject lessons and advisory with the support of all staff so lessons are purposeful and impactful. Reach out to us at sec-edtech@cis.edu.hk for our full curriculum.

Screentime

In our experience, families who have implemented a family media agreement have the least amount of issues around screen time. Agreements should affect ALL members of the household - adults and children.

Both parent/s and child/ren should watch this video (10 min) for support around the discussions and work that must take place before creating a family media agreement. Have paper and pencils ready as you'll be creating your family media agreement.

Responsible Use Policy

The Responsible Use Policy applies to the use of all devices used by all members of our community.

Here is a short video highlighting key updates and continued expectations.

Macbook Setup

Accounts
- Parent account how-to set up instructions. This is mandatory for all students in Years 7 - 9.
- Technical Support account how-to set up instructions. This is mandatory for all students.
Screen Time written and video instructions on how to set it up

Security at CIS

Cisco Umbrella is used for our content filtering and website security.

PaloAlto used for our firewall.

Juniper Mist is used for our wireless solution.

Laptop Program

CIS requires that parents provide their Secondary School child with a laptop for learning. Read more about the type of laptop as well as the minimum requirements within this document.

Social Media Minimum Age Requirements

With so many ways to stay connected and communicate, we have put together a short list of some of the more commonly used apps along with their minimum age requirements. As always, you are encouraged to email us about any that may not be listed as we will gladly research and post it here.

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