Emily Follensbee Admirable Use Policy | 2024 - 2025

Digital Technology for Learning

Emily Follensbee School is looking forward to utilizing technology for the 2024-2025 academic year. With teacher and education assistant support, students will have the opportunity to utilize tablets, computers, online applications, Eyegaze technology and other digital resources including personal mobile devices (PMDs). Prior to using technology in the school, learning expectations are being communicated to teachers, education assistants, students and parents/guardians. The use of technology is an integral part of learning at all CBE schools, as required by Alberta Education’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Program of Studies.

By utilizing the school’s digital resources and/or the network, students, parents, teachers and education assistants agree to the guidelines for digital technology use outlined in this document. They also agree to the Digital Citizenship guidelines about technology use in the school. For more information about this, please visit Digital Citizenship Information.

CBE My Devices Network 

The CBE My Devices Network enables students and staff to access wireless Internet on school‐owned technology and personal devices. Students and staff are expected to follow the same Admirable Use Policy when assessing this network. The school does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any personal electronic devices. For more information about the CBE network, please visit CBE Get Connected.

Prohibited Uses of Technology Include:

  • Use of someone else’s CBE account including to access to the network
  • Sending or displaying inappropriate messages or images
  • Using obscene language
  • Harassing, insulting or attacking another person or their reputation
  • Trespassing in other people’s folders, work or files
  • Accessing, posting, sending or downloading inappropriate material
  • Assuming the identity of another person
  • In any way, moving, opening hardware or computer accessories
  • Any attempt and/or threats to harm a person
  • Plagiarism of online content
  • Posting, publishing, circulating or distributing someone's personal information (images, work, etc.) without their consent
  • Use of technology or the network to access sites/software not approved by staff
  • Downloading or uploading content not approved by staff
  • Damaging or misusing equipment 

Procedure for Policy Violation

Depending on the severity of inappropriate use, consequences will be determined by the administrative team. This Admirable Use Policy complements a number of Calgary Board of Education Administrative Regulations. For more information about the CBE network, visit Policies and Regulations.

Please contact if you should have any concerns or questions. Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hart

Principal, Emily Follensbee School

​​​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.