1. Prepared by Haverford High School Students “Against All Odds”

2. Out of date Not enforced  Or unevenly enforced Strictly prohibits useful technology Actively works against Classrooms of the Future

3. Not enforcing current rules weakens all rules

4. 19992009 Old policy written 2004 iPods get Internet iPods get games iPods released Laptop sales in high gear Cell Phone become super popular Time for a change Most households get computers

5. You can save and send our work from computer to computer You can call almost anyone, anywhere, no matter where we are You can listen to 1,000's of songs on a device you can hold in the palm of your hand Internet access almost anywhere You can communicate with someone on the other side of the world over the Internet All kinds of research available over the Internet

6. Infinite ways of cheating on tests Easy to find things to plagiarize Anyone can put embarrassing videos or pictures of people without their consent Students text during school instead of paying attention in class Rampant copyright infringement

7. Things have changed. Things that used to takes weeks or days can be done in minutes over the Internet. These changes have been BOTH good and bad. We get it.

8. Stronger stance against cheating with electronic devices Increased penalties for use of electronic devices at improper times Allows teachers more control  Increases powers to fight cheating  But still bans use when teachers do not approve Strong stance against harassment Ensure district meets contractual obligations with licensed software Updated to the needs and uses of today

9. Teachers have the discretion when to allow or not allow technology in their classrooms

10. Allowed during:  Study Hall  When allowed by a teacher Must use headphones Get caught 3+ times or caught using it to cheat: lose iPod/audio privileges at all times

11. Quiet use allowed during:  Study Hall  Passing Time between classes  Lunch  Homeroom (when not doing something)  When allowed by a teacher Teachers can require students to turn off and can collect during test/quiz Get caught using at wrong time 3+ times during a year or using it to cheat: lose cell phone privileges for a max of 6 months + usual punishments No harassing anyone. Period.

12. Allowed:  with teacher permission during class  during other times USB drives finally allowed by policy Allowed to use email Must make sure no malware on your devices or emails (viruses, etc) No harassing anyone. Period.

13. Comply with Intended Use of the System Assure Ethical Use of the System  Don't let anyone know your password(s).  Don't violate the privacy of other users.  Don't copy or misuse copyrighted material (including software).  Don't use SDHT network to harass anyone in any way. Assure Proper Use of System Resources

14. Comply with Intended Use of the System Protect computer Equipment  Don't eat, drink, or bring food or liquids into the computer labs.  Don't reconfigure the lab, either hardware or software.

15. Assure Fair Access to Workstations in Computer Lab  Don't violate the official priorities for the use of workstations; in particular, don't play games or engage in other non-academic activity if the lab is busy, and don't log on to more than one workstation at a time.  Don't leave your workstation unattended for more than 20 minutes. Don't make a lot of noise in the computer labs. Assure Fair Access to Computer Printers  Don't violate the official priorities for the use of printers; in particular, don't be a printer hog or use the computer printers as copy machines.

17. Societal Issue Infinite ways of cheating on tests New Policy Increased penalties for cheating Increased tools to combat cheating Students have devices anyway; current policy no deterrent

18. Societal Issue Easy to find things to plagiarize New Policy Technology tools allow for detection for plagiarism Use of cell phones and iPods no factor

19. Societal Issue Anyone can put embarrassing videos or pictures of people without their consent New Policy Strong policy against harassment Students have devices anyway; current policy no deterrent

20. Societal Issue Students text during school instead of paying attention in class New Policy Teacher determines when technology can be used in class Technology can be used to research class topics

21. Societal Issue Rampant copyright infringement New Policy Helps students understand the issues of copyright infringement and software licensing

22. Students already have and use the devices in school Already use technology for illegal purposes Allowing legal use will not increase illegal use

28. Google Form Easier, faster than paper More accurate Less work for staff Can fill out on a laptop or iPhone during homeroom

29. Check schedules  Extended homeroom???? Find upcoming events  Can check where a meeting of a club they are afterschool is Many students already have these devices Internet capable

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