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Student Tech Bytes
August 23, 2022
Chromebook Safety & Care
LOST DEVICES
We are receiving a large number of tickets from school sites and from students stating students have lost their devices. Chromebooks range in cost from $389 to $758. We understand that devices may have been misplaced over the summer, but please make every effort to locate lost devices before submitting a ticket for device replacement.
SAFETY
- Keep devices secure. Do not leave them in an area that isn't secure, such as on a table at school during lunchtime or in a car visible to anyone who looks inside.
- Only use your device, not another student's device.
- Sign out of your device when you aren't using it.
- Keep passwords in a SECRET location and do not share your password with others.
BASIC CARE
Keep food and drinks away from devices
Carry devices with both hands and never run with a device.
Keep your device charged.
Turn Chromebook devices off at regular intervals to receive proper updates.
Aeries Parent Portal
Back-to-School: Safe Online Behavior
As soon as your kids start going online, it's important to explain your expectations for their behavior. With some guidance from you, they can enjoy their time online and mostly avoid things like cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Here are some basics to share with your child:
- Communicate with care. Use the right language for your audience. You might write or speak differently to a teacher, compared with a friend.
- Keep private things private. Don't share private information, including passwords, your home address, date of birth, your location, or revealing photos.
- Respect others and avoid drama. Be courteous and practice disagreeing politely. Try not to interact with trolls or share gossip.
- Don't lie, steal, or cheat. Don't try to deceive others. Remember to give credit where credit is due. And, although it's easy to copy others' work, download things without permission, or cheat in online games, don't do it.
- Be an "upstander." If someone you know is being bullied, find a way to show your support. If you feel safe confronting the one doing the bullying, you should. If not, a private message to the target of the bullying can be enough to help someone through a tough time. Speaking up against hate speech is important, too.
- Report misbehavior. The internet is a giant community, and you can help it be a nicer place.
- Follow your family's rules. If your parent or caregiver tells you to avoid certain websites or to stop texting after a certain time, do your best to respect their wishes. The more you act responsibly, the more privileges you'll get.
- Think before you post, text, or share. Consider how you and others might feel after you've posted something. It's not always easy to take back what you've said online, and your online behavior can create a lasting footprint.
- Check in with your feelings. Some online experiences can have a negative effect on our mental and emotional well-being. If you ever feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious, try taking a break and reach out to a friend or adult for help.
EdTech - Innovative Technology Services
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699