Home Quest Online Learning Code of Conduct
Home Quest schools and teachers will:
- Provide a safe, caring, equitable and inclusive learning environment.
- Provide access to the necessary devices to engage in virtual learning.
- Treat the virtual learning classroom just like an in-person classroom at school and provide (establish) routines, norms and expectations for virtual learners.
- Teach and model positive behaviour and good citizenship, including digital citizenship.
- Teach acceptance of and respect for others.
Home Quest Students will: Elementary and secondary students learning virtually online with Home Quest are expected:
- to be fully engaged during instructional time (e.g., having their cameras on during class time, participating in class chats, posing and responding to questions, etc). We understand that there may be privacy concerns with having cameras on.
- In both Teams and Zoom web conferencing tools, students can blur their background or choose an appropriate virtual one to support privacy. By having cameras on, we will build human connection with one another which supports learning and a strong sense of community. There are some exceptions to this rule. Please speak to your teacher if you have concerns.
- If a student does not have a device with a camera and microphone, they can speak with the Home Quest Coordinator to borrow a device.
- Be on time and prepared to learn.
- Follow the online classroom expectations
- Use online tools to engage in and add to the learning community (e.g., participate, ask questions).
- Treat others with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Respect the privacy of everyone in the virtual classroom and avoid taking photos, videos, screenshots or capturing images of other students.
- Not share images/videos from a virtual classroom on social media or any other platform.
- Not share the link to online meetings, activities or resources with anyone outside the class, unless authorized by the teacher.
- Adhere to the Delta School District Online Code of Conduct regarding personal safety, unacceptable sites, etc.
Families and Home Facilitators will:
- Assist students in finding an appropriate learning space (e.g., quiet, free from distractions as much as possible, does not compromise family privacy).
- Encourage their student to attend class on time and fully participate.
- Understand and respect that the learning environment is for their student. Students must express their own thinking and independently participate in their own learning process.
- Contact the teacher directly to discuss concerns or ask questions about any aspect of the classroom. This should be done outside of class time.
- Respect the privacy of everyone in the classroom. Classes are not to be recorded, photographed, or screenshot as the privacy of students is paramount.
- Never share images/videos or anything which could directly/indirectly identify a student from a classroom on social media or otherwise.
- Where possible, provide guidance to ensure safety when working online and oversight to prevent unauthorized collaboration during evaluations (i.e. quizzes, assignments, tests or exams).
- Not share the link to online meetings, activities or resources with anyone.
- Communicate, upload and maintain their students’ learning on their Bright Space account.
To access our Delta School District’s Code of Conduct please click on the link below: