Frequently Asked Questions

These questions have been gathered in a one stop shop format for ease of use for all RVS staff. If you don't find the answer you are looking for please email your question to sgmahan@rockyview.ab.ca for clarification.

Can we deploy ios apps that require in-app purchases?

Administrators, Teachers

Do I need to get approval to use a cool new webtool that my teachers found for free online?

FP013 (upated to AF 180-C) Permanent Consent for Public Use of Student Images/Work

What requirements do I need to be aware of for my teacher folder on Plone?

I want to build a class webpage? What technologies are available to me?

Can I upload student work to an APP?

I have my courses in Moodle, why do I need to have a Plone page as well?

Administrators, Teachers

I would like to upload information for my students to access online for my Science class. Where should I upload this?

Which email should I use to correspond with Parents/Students/Staff?

What forms do I need to have signed prior to posting my students work on the internet?

I would like to have a classroom blog, what do I need to do?

I would like to post pictures of the Mother’s Day Tea to our school website, what forms do I need to have signed?

Is Web 2.0 a Bad Thing

Administrators, Parents, Teachers

If students only use last initial do we need to complete a PIA?

If students access Web 2.0 tools or apps on their own while at school, are their teachers liable for their actions?

What is the difference between WEB 2.0 tools and Google Apps?

Administrators, Teachers

What could happen if I use a Web 2.0 tool that requires the transfer of data and I don’t complete the Web 2.0 Guidelines to do this?

Administrators, Teachers

Why do I need to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)?

Administrators, Teachers

What is Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and why is this important to me?

Administrators, Teachers

Are we concerned about data being stored on American servers?

What is Personal Information?

Administrators, Teachers

What is the process for submitting a PIA?

Why are we concerned with FOIP as Educators?

Administrators, Parents

What is a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

Administrators, Parents

Do I need to follow the Guidelines every time I want to use a Web 2.0 tool?

Administrators, Teachers

What is Web 2.0?

Administrators, Parents, Teachers

Purpose

This site can be used by schools to:
1: search for tools that have been reviewed for privacy impact and either "accepted" or "not accepted"
2: put forward a request to complete a PIA review for a specific tool or service
3: to learn more about what & how tools are being used in Rocky View Schools

Tool Requests

Technology for