Digital Communications:
What is Digital Communication?
Digital Communication is transmitting information from one source to the other with the use of the internet, technology tools, mobile and communicative devices. Digital communication involves at least one of the following forms;
Guidelines and policies for using School Technology
All schools have rules and policies about how technology should be used within the school environment. These rules are known as Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).Some of the Acceptable use Policy of technology and other devices are;
Digital Communication is transmitting information from one source to the other with the use of the internet, technology tools, mobile and communicative devices. Digital communication involves at least one of the following forms;
- Phones call
- Cell hones
- emails
- social networks
- blogs
- Text messages/Instant Messages
- video call/chatting
- Wikis
Guidelines and policies for using School Technology
All schools have rules and policies about how technology should be used within the school environment. These rules are known as Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).Some of the Acceptable use Policy of technology and other devices are;
- Digital communication technologies such as social networking sites should only be used to support student activities in the classroom, such as sharing ideas or writings with others only and not for personal use
- Teachers and students should use digital communication devices appropriately so they will not interrupt school or classroom activities
- Cell phones usage should not be allowed during tests and Assessment purposes unless otherwise stated by the teacher.
- Teachers use technology and devices to communicate with parent about students' progress
Inappropriate use of school technology
Safety measures to take when using the internet or technology
- Students using their cell phones and texting in class
- Students using shorthand/jargons during class activities
- Using technology for private and explicit website and social networks inappropriately
- Using technology to bully another student
- Using technology to cheat on tests
Safety measures to take when using the internet or technology
- If you cant say it in person, DON'T post / Send it
- Use appropriate language at all times and check grammar and spelling
- Know the person you are communicating with
- Personal information should not be released to an unknown party
- Avoid cyber bullying and report any bullying to the authorities
- Technology usage should be authorized by he teacher
- Do not reply emails if sender is unknown
- Log in and out of the computer/Devices after each use
- Be polite online
- Do not leave opened technology unattended
- Use the internet and Technology RESPONSIBLY
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