LARK Guidelines

Digital Citizenship Guidelines

The following LARK guidelines provide students with an ethical framework for using digital tools in ways that support learning and responsible digital citizenship.

Legal (Respect and Protect Intellectual Property)

• Abide by copyright laws and "fair use" when using text, images, audio, or video, and give credit to all sources.
• Use parenthetical citation and cite sources to create authentic work and avoid plagiarism.
• Use Creative Commons-licensed media instead of copyrighted media where possible.
• Use only legally acquired software, music, and other media.
• Get permission to record and publish images or videos of others.
• Use only accounts that have been created by you or for your use and follow the guidelines in the user agreement.

Appropriate (Build a Positive Digital Footprint)

• Access media that supports learning and is appropriate for an academic environment.
• Create content that demonstrates learning and enhances your digital footprint.
• Communicate in collaborative online spaces in ways that represent yourself and the school positively while treating others with respect.

Responsible (Protect Yourself and Others)

• Use cell phones for educational purposes only when directed by a teacher.
• Keep personal accounts and passwords private and secure.
• Share only personal information, images, and materials that do not put you or others at risk.
• Use an appropriate level of personal identification, depending on the context, when creating content, communicating, and collaborating online.

Kind (Respect Yourself and Others)

• Treat others with respect when sharing and collaborating in online spaces and when using electronic devices.
• Use technology to promote a safe, inclusive, and bully-free community.