Technology

Philosophy

Technology is a powerful tool that can help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Baltimore Lab is committed to integrating the latest in technological resources throughout our program to support this development.

Technology Education

Technology education is integrated throughout the curriculum in all grades. Upper School students must take a technology class to fulfill requirements for graduation.

Assistive Technology/Software

Programs such as Kurzweil 3000 and Inspiration are used to support the curriculum and to provide the necessary accommodations for our students. Additional software to support mathematics, science and social studies are also accessible in classrooms and computer labs.

Media Center

The school library has recently been updated to serve as a multi-purpose media center to provide students with advanced tools for research, reading and writing. Teachers also use the media center for presenting lessons using the latest software and assistive technology.

Website

In addition to providing the latest in school news and information, the Baltimore Lab School website also allows students to view teacher pages and see their homework assignments and any other important class news.

Acceptable Use Policy

The Baltimore Lab computer network’s primary purpose is to support students, faculty and staff as a resource and tool for the educational program as well as for the administration of school business. To maintain the security and integrity of the school’s computer network, all users must adhere to the guidelines and expectations for computer usage set forth in this Acceptable Use Policy. Students, faculty and staff must sign the agreement before using any computers at Baltimore Lab. Parents or guardians must sign the agreement prior to their child using any computers at Baltimore Lab.

The use of Baltimore Lab computers and network resources encompasses codes of behavior and ethical guidelines that have been described in student, faculty, and staff handbooks.

Information is a form of property and e-mail is a form of speech. Users will not tamper with files or accounts of other users and will not divulge personal information about themselves or about other users while communicating on-line. Any message sent using the School’s e-mail system should be considered property of the school and should remain appropriate and professional in accordance with the guidelines set forth in student, faculty and staff handbooks.

Users will not copy or download commercial software in violation of copyright laws. Users will not send or receive copyrighted material without permission.

Users will not install software or alter hardware or software configurations, or use any peripheral devices, without prior authorization from the Director of Technology or Technology Support Staff.

All school technology resources must be used for legitimate educational purposes. Baltimore Lab technology is not to be used for financial gain or any other commercial activity.

The Internet is to be used for purposes consistent with the educational goals and objectives of the school. Material sent or received should not contain pornography, inappropriate information, profanity, gender bias, or intimidation.

Users will not attempt to access any network resource by use of an ID or password which is not specifically assigned to them by those responsible for the network.

Users will not compromise the integrity of Baltimore Lab computers by intentionally introducing any computer code or program that hinders the performance or security of any computer, file system, or software.

Baltimore Lab will make reasonable efforts to protect the electronic files of every user. The school reserves the right to review, collect, or employ user files: as required by law, as a part of system maintenance, or when there is reason to believe an account is being used improperly or illegally.

Any violation of these guidelines may result in the immediate suspension of a user’s account as well as their right to use the School’s network resources. In addition, violations of the Acceptable Use Policy will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the School’s policies and/or the appropriate legal action, if necessary.

Click here for a printable version of the Acceptable Use Policy.

For questions about technology at Baltimore Lab contact;

Network Administrator
Jason Crutchley
410-261-5500 Ext.1042