As always, you are encouraged to attend this week's Council and PA meetings on Thursday at 6:30 in the library.
One of the highlights at this meeting will be a presentation and discussion of Haultain's Digital Citizenship Plan. The CBE has installed a wireless environment (LAWN) which will allow students to use their own wireless devices (laptops, handhelds) to access the network. As part of the rollout process, the school would like parental feedback on how to best utilize the LAWN and help determine governing principles of use. This feedback will help with the final edits of Haultain's own Digital Citizenship Plan and our Admirable Use Policy.
Please see the following links for more detailed information and watch the movies that explain the importance of computer devices in the education process. We are looking for your feedback at the meetings to help inform administration in the creation of the above two documents. If you want more information, please contact Mr. Fero at the school.
Alberta Education: Internet Safety
Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship
I strongly agree computers are a very important part of our children's education. thanks for the post Shane.
ReplyDeleteAnd besides their educational value, computers have the ability to unite human beings in common cause - which is only just beginning. The recent immediacy of the Chilean miners' escape and the manner in which the entire computerized world lent such support is just one example.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Shane.