e-Community Ontario Proposal

Date of Submission: ____________________
Date received by TeLO: _____________________

1.	Name, board/organization, and e-mail of person requesting space on e-community:_______________________________________

2.	Name, board/organization, and e-mail of person who will administer space and will be responsible that participants adhere to the e-Community Ontario Acceptable Use Policy (See the end of this document):___________________________________________

3.	Name of Organization / Group and/or Target Audience which will use this space (plus contact info if different from above): ______________________________________________
 
4.	Proposed name of space (e.g., April Forum on Assistive Technologies): ___________________________________________

5.	Briefly describe the purpose of the space (e.g. to host an online conference on Assistive Technologies and how to use them in the classroom. Included will be a Discussion hosted by expert Jane Doe, and file sharing  area): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Start date of Space:_____________________________
7. End date of Space: _______________________________

8. Will participation be open to any Ontario educator of a provincially funded board/School Authority/Provincial Demonstration School, or does a restriction apply, if so, what is it: ____________________________________________

9. What tools would you like to use in the Space:
-Discussion
-Chat
-Events Calendar
-News 
-Content area (to post more permanent material) similar to a web page
-other – please describe

Please submit the completed form to elo@ontario.ca

Acceptable Use Policy
Please read the following acceptable use policy carefully.  By submitting this proposal you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this policy as outlined below. 
ETHICS

As a participant in this online learning community, you are solely responsible not only for adhering to all relevant laws, statutes, rules and regulations, but also

•	your  School Board's standards, rules and regulations;
•	the Ontario College of Teachers’ Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession as outlined in the document Foundations of Professional Practice (2006) (available online at http://www.oct.ca/standards/foundations.aspx);
•	all regulations governing professional relationships and the conduct of teachers made under The Teaching Profession Act (cf. the Ontario Teachers’ Federation’s guidebook We The Teachers, available online at http://www.otffeo.ca/en/about_otf/wetheteachers.php); and
•	all obligations and responsibilities regarding member conduct imposed by your teacher affiliate (i.e., AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, or OSSTF). 
Enrolment does not confer either immunity or special consideration with reference to civil and criminal laws. Disciplinary action by a School Board, Teacher Affiliate, or the Ontario College of Teachers will not be subject to postponement on the grounds that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed, reduced, or are pending in a civil or criminal court.
As a user of the community, you agree to access material only for lawful purposes. You will respect the privacy of other users, and you will respect the integrity of the computer systems and other user's data. It is your responsibility to respect the copyright protection of licensed computer software. You will not obstruct, disrupt or interfere with the collaboration and learning occurring on the web site, through computer "hacking" or any other nefarious methods. You will not harass, stalk, threaten, abuse, insult, or humiliate anyone using this online learning system. This includes, but is not limited to demeaning written or oral comments of an ethnic, sexist, or racist nature, and unwanted sexual advances or intimidations. You understand you may be held liable for monetary damages for any wrongful actions you undertake. 
As a participant in this online learning community, you are solely responsible not only for adhering to all relevant laws, statutes, rules and regulations, but a School Board's standards, rules and regulations as well. Enrolment does not confer either immunity or special consideration with reference to civil and criminal laws. Disciplinary action by a School Board will not be subject to postponement on the grounds that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed, reduced, or are pending in a civil or criminal court. 
COPYRIGHT
This Website comprises and contains copyrighted materials. The delivery system is the property of Desire2Learn Incorporated. This Website is provided solely for the use of educators from school boards that are part of the provincial e-learning strategy. You may not distribute, publish, or reuse the materials, audio files, images or design, or any part of the materials, audio files, or images on this Website to anyone outside of the prescribed group of users. You are only authorized to view, copy, and print documents contained within this Website, subject to the agreement that: 
1. You will display all copyright notices and retain any other copyright and other proprietary notices on all copies you make; 
2. You will not reuse, for profit, any material contained on this Website, including but not limited to the 'look and feel' of the course delivery system and the functionality of the course delivery system; 
3. You will not copy the course delivery system used in this Website for any commercial or non-commercial purpose 
4. You will not copy any codes or graphics contained in this site, except those shared by other participants, subject to the above terms; 
5. You have not gained access to this Website for the purpose of copying content or the course delivery system for personal commercial or non-commercial use, or your company's commercial or non-commercial use; 
6. You understand you are subject to the copyright laws of Canada, and will not violate those laws. 
DISCLAIMER 
E-Learning Ontario makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.  We assume no responsibility or liability for any phone charges, line costs, or usage fees, nor for any damages a user may suffer.  Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk.  We specifically deny any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

This Acceptable Use Policy functions concurrently as other enforced Acceptable Use Policies. Teachers, and other employees of institutions that are under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Education (School Boards, School authorities, Provincial Schools) are also obligated to understand and accept all of the conditions outlined with your educational institution’s computer Acceptable Use Policy.  

This Acceptable Use Policy shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the Copyright Act. Each party irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario in connection with any action to enforce the provisions of the Conditions of Use policy, to recover damages or other relief for breach or default under the Conditions of Use policy, or otherwise arising under or by reason of the Conditions of Use policy.