Welcome to Deady's Middle School Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Corner
Welcome to Deady's Middle School Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Corner
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Deady Middle School is now a Verizon Innovative Learning School (VILs). This means that we have 1:1 technology. As a result, all of our students and staff will be loaned a Chromebook with internet access for the school year. All Chromebooks will be returned on the assigned date at the end of the 2022-23 school year. To learn more about Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILs) click here.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP OUTLINE
Digital citizenship is essential for our students to be able to keep their Chromebooks for the school year.
With 24/7 access to technology comes great responsibility from our staff, students and parents alike.
Staff is responsible for ensuring that our students are following the technology guidelines at school and using Chromebooks appropriately daily.
At home, parents are encouraged to ensure students are using the technology appropriately. Parents can do this by holding students accountable for the appropriate use of their device care. This includes but is not limited to: setting screen time limits, discussing device care and collecting all devices prior to student schedule bed time.
Before students are able to receive a Chromebook, parents/guardians must complete this Digital Safety course, confirm completion, return the required paperwork to Deady campus, and pay the $25 fee plus processing fee through School Pay. To pay Click here
HISD AND DEADY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The Houston ISD Acceptable Use Policy provides a guideline for how students, parents and teachers should interact with the internet and their devices.
The Houston ISD Acceptable Use Policy provides a guideline for how students, parents and teachers should interact with the internet and their devices.
Houston Independent School District has adopted an Acceptable Use Policy that maintains compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures that the privacy of student records is protected. Access to these records is restricted through the use of usernames and passwords.
Students are expected to follow network etiquette at all times. This includes being courteous to others, not using profanity, keeping login information private, and letting an adult know if something inappropriate happens.
Students are not allowed to use district-owned devices in a manner that causes harm to others, damages the device, violates copyright laws, or sends potentially harmful data/information to others.
The HISD Code of Conduct outlines the possible consequences for violating these rules. Consequences may range from campus disciplinary actions to legal action as determined by the level of misconduct.
DEADY 2022-2023 VILS TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
Deady Middle School is now part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILs) campus that provides access to Chromebooks for on and off campus use. In order for students to use HISD devices and accounts (both on and off campus), we require all students to comply with our technology policies. Click here to read Deady's Technology Acceptable Use Policy.
DEFINITION:
Digital Footprint: A word used to describe the trail, traces, or "footprints" that people leave online
Digital life is both public and permanent. Everything we do online creates digital footprints that migrate and persist. Something that happens on the spur of the moment - a funny picture, an angry post - can resurface years later. And if we aren't careful, our reputations can be harmed. In addition, a bad digital footprint can affect our future livelihood. Colleges now are checking the social media postings of potential students, and employers are doing the same for applicants. That's why it is crucial that HISD and parents work together to ensure that our students are good digital citizens.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
DEFINITION:
Digital Citizen: A person who use the Internet regularly and effectively
A good digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology. As much as we want our kids to be good citizens in the real world, we want the same in the digital world. Characteristics of a good digital citizen include: being polite online, be aware of potential danger, not giving your personal information, saying something if you see something, and use only HISD approved learning applications.
ONLINE SECURITY
ONLINE SECURITY
Just as in real life, it is important that students know whom they can trust with their information on the Internet. If scholars don’t protect their personal information and understand digital security risks, their devices can be damaged, they can fall prey to scams, and/or they can increase their risk of identity theft.
Consider limiting data collection. Help students take control over their own information by:
disabling Internet “cookies” so companies cannot track online behavior,
limiting clicking on ads, and
examining a website’s privacy policy before revealing any information on it.
Think twice before downloading. Content that students download from non-secure sources can plague a computer with problems. Free games and videos often come with spyware and viruses. Encourage students to download only from secure sites.
Be careful when sharing information. Students should be careful when sharing information such as full name, address, and account numbers. Messages that ask them to share private information are red flags for scams. If teens suspect a scam, they should not reply to it and not click on links in the message.
REMINDER: As part of the VILs Digital Promise program students only get a maximum of 30 GB of Internet use: streaming, social media, downloading apps, gaming, etc. will use up your data. When this happens, you will not be able to keep up with your classes. Please ONLY use VILs Chromebooks for educational purposes. Parents for the list of social media and apps you should not see on your student Chromebook please click here.
Cyber bullying includes sharing, sending, or posting negative or hurtful content about another person. This includes spreading rumors, threatening others, or sharing private information about someone else that could embarrass someone. Look out for cyber bullying and notify the school immediately if you find evidence of it.
Cyber bullying can happen anywhere electronic communication is involved, such as text messages, online games, social media sites, email, or instant messaging. Click here for family tips.
MANAGING YOUR BORROWED DEVICE
Device care:
CASE IT
CASE IT
Laptops should be in their case if not being used.
NO EATING OR DRINKING
NO EATING OR DRINKING
Keep all food and drink away from the Chromebook.
CHARGE IT UP
CHARGE IT UP
Shut down & charge up the Chromebook nightly.
SWIPE AND SWEEP
SWIPE AND SWEEP
Clear the keyboard BEFORE closing the Chromebook. Items left on the keyboard may cause damage to the screen when it is closed.
The Chromebook is a web-based device that uses the Google Chrome operating system and Google Drive for cloud based storage. Students can only access web-based applications. The Chromebook can also be used in tablet mode.
Your student will receive:
Chromebook
Chromebook charger (to be kept at home)
Chromebook carrying case
Useful shortcuts, for more practice visit https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook#?l=en
HISD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
Canvas is a reliable and reputable web-based learning management system (LMS). It allows institutions to manage digital learning, educators to create and present online learning materials and assess student learning, and students to engage in courses and receive feedback about skill development and learning achievement.
CLICK HERE for more information and for student/parent log in or go to www.Canvas.houstonisd.org
Part I
Directions: Now, that you have completed this training and have access to this website, please complete and submit the form. Or click here
part II
Please click on the image.
On your folders, you have our VILs policies form, this form should be read by both parents and students. Please initial the parts that must be initialed and signed paper work. Look over the paper work to make sure you did not leave anything blank. Please click the image to the left.
NEED HELP??
Click on image to view Mrs. Silvestre's contact information.
If you have any other questions, comments or concerns about instructional applications, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Silvestre, our own Deady VILs coach.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about your Chromebook device and troubleshoot, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Flores, our own Deady UDT.
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