Digital Citizenship at the CBE
Digital citizenship is about using technology and participating in digital environments. It is key to helping our students learn to use available technology responsibly in the classroom and beyond. Our school has a Digital Citizenship Plan that is updated annually, addressing how we work to build a community where we live and work together as digital citizens.
Visit the CBE website to learn more about how we support students to develop online safety skills and be good digital citizens.
Personal Mobile Devices
Student personal mobile devices are limited or restricted at all schools, unless required for health or medical needs, to support specialized learning needs, and for educational purposes. Learn more about our BYOD (bring your own device) rules.
Web Filtering & Social Media
Inappropriate or unsafe content may be blocked to provide a safe environment: some content is blocked for all users, and other content may be suitable for older students but not for younger ones. Student access to known social media platforms is blocked on school networks and school devices for all grade levels.
Emergency Communication Blackout
In the event of an emergency or critical incident, students will follow administrators' and teachers' direction to observe a communication blackout (no use of any technology) until the emergency is resolved. This may include students giving their devices to a teacher during the incident.
Student E-mail
The CBE provides students with an email account that follows them through their years attending CBE schools. This communication tool allows students to become familiar with current technologies in an effective, efficient and ethical manner. This space is also free of marketing/advertising as well as being blocked from SPAM mail.
The CBE also provides students access to Google Drive by using their username@educbe.ca Students are responsible for appropriate use and may be subject to loss of privileges for violation. Learn more about our Learning Technologies.