"Netiquette"
Rules for Computer Use at the Lincoln Community School
“Netiquette” is a made up word that means practicing polite, caring and safe behaviors when using computer networks in a school community or on the World Wide Web. What we do affects ourselves and other users. It also has a direct impact on the healthy operation of our Local Area Network.
When we use computers, we need to follow an honor system:
- Log onto your own folder only.
- Log off when you are finished.
- Make sure everyone has computer time.
- Ask questions whenever you need to! Questions help you learn about computers.
- Report mistakes or violations of these safety rules.
The computers and the Internet are primarily for school-related activities, such as homework, research, etc.
- Never install a program on a school computer.
- Don’t use computers for online gaming.
- Access for assigned school work has priority.
- Have a plan for computer use and be able to explain it.
- Check in with teachers before using the Internet.
Safety Guidelines:
- No downloading any software from the Internet. STOP at any message asking you to download or install and cancel.
- The Technical Support person will install all software, including plug-ins. Please see him/her with requests.
- Students may not use web-based e-mail (such as Hotmail), instant messaging or chat rooms at school.
- Some approved websites will be added to “Favorites” or to links on a class web page. The proper use of search engines, with adult guidance, is encouraged.
- Never give out personal information anywhere on the Internet.
- Never use the Internet to harm other people in any way.
- Always ask for permission to use pictures or text from someone’s Web site in your work. Cite it as a resource.