Technology and Internet Use

The information on this page is a brief summary. For complete information, please review Policy 524: Internet and Technology  Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

Stillwater Area Public Schools uses technology intentionally to enhance teaching and learning. Technology is one of many instructional tools available to support student learning, creativity, collaboration, communication, and the development of digital skills. Teachers determine when technology is the most effective instructional tool and balance its use with direct instruction, discussion, hands-on learning, reading, writing, problem-solving, and other classroom activities.

The district provides students with access to district technology resources and the internet to support classroom learning, educational research, communication, and responsible digital citizenship. Use of district technology and internet access is a privilege, not a right, and must support educational purposes and district goals.

Students are expected to use district technology resources safely, responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with district policies. Students are expected to:

• Use technology to support learning and educational activities.
• Protect passwords and the security of district accounts and devices.
• Respect the privacy, rights, and work of others.
• Demonstrate appropriate online behavior and digital citizenship.
• Report inappropriate content, security concerns, or misuse of district technology to a staff member.

The district uses internet filtering and other safeguards, as required by law, to help protect students from inappropriate online content. While these safeguards reduce risk, they cannot guarantee that students will never encounter inappropriate material. Parents and guardians share responsibility for supporting safe and responsible technology use outside of school.

Misuse of district technology—including cyberbullying, harassment, unauthorized access, damage to district technology, or other prohibited activities—may result in the suspension or loss of technology privileges, school disciplinary action, financial responsibility for damages, and, when appropriate, civil or criminal consequences.