Coyote Tech Slides
Countryside Elementary
Coyote Code
How Coyotes Rule the
Digital Wild
Being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe with our school technology.
Ready to earn some 🐾 Coyote Cash?
Let's Begin!
Why Have Tech Rules?
01 // Rationale
Think About It
Why do we need guidelines for school technology?
School devices aren't just toys—they are powerful tools that help us explore, create, and connect with the world!
The Big Goal
The Coyote Standard
We need to know exactly how to behave appropriately in a professional, educational space. Following these rules keeps you safe, keeps our tech working, and keeps learning fun!
How do we stay safe and successful online?
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The Coyote Code for Tech
02 // Core Pillars
Respectful
Use positive thoughts, words, and actions. Follow digital etiquette and respect other people's space and work.
Responsible
Follow directions quickly. Keep devices in great working order. Use only school-approved educational websites.
Safe
Protect your privacy by keeping passwords secret. Keep devices on flat surfaces and hold with two hands.
Every digital action should reflect who we are as Countryside Coyotes!
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The Coyote "Shark and Park" Technique
03 // Focus Routine
Step 1
🦈
Shark It!
Half-close your screen
When the teacher starts giving information, pull your screen down halfway. It should look like a sharp shark fin sticking out of the water!
Step 2
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Park It!
Push the device away
Push your semi-closed computer gently away from you toward the center of your desk. This clears your space so you can focus completely on the directions!
Eyes on the teacher, screens in neutral position!
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Safe & Sound: Device Care
04 // Hardware Safety
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The Two-Hand Rule
Always carry closed computers with two hands held tightly against your chest. Never walk around with an open screen or carry a computer with only one hand!
📐
Flat & Center
Place your technology entirely on flat, stable surfaces. Push it far enough away from desk edges and corners to keep it completely safe from accidental drops.
Treat your district computer with high levels of caution!
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Food-Free & Liquid-Free Spaces
05 // Clean Space
The Risk
Messy Danger Zone 🥤🍩
Spilling juices, water, or dropping crumbs on computers can permanently ruin keyboard circuits and damage dynamic screens.
🚫 Keep snacks and bottles far away from tech desks!
The Standard
Spotless Clean Desk ✨💻
Maintain a dedicated clear, dry work surface. Check your physical device space each day before and after your scheduled session.
✅ Inspect daily & report any prior issues to an adult.
Liquids and keyboards never, ever mix!
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Digital Citizenship & Netiquette
06 // Communication
Good Etiquette
- • Always write short, clear subject lines in your emails.
- • Use full sentences, real capitalization, and correct punctuation.
- • Reply to student messages or teacher notes in a timely manner.
Bad Etiquette
- • USING ALL CAPS (this signals yelling at your reader).
- • Using excessive emojis, colored fonts, or typing messages in the subject.
- • Leaving a message without replies or typing shorthand slang (LOL, BRB).
Your online words are permanent. Keep them kind, clean, and helpful!
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Challenge Mode
Game Time!
Teacher vs. Class
We will look at real technology scenarios. If the class identifies whether each scenario is a proper Example or a risky Non-Example, the class wins points!
Teacher
0
VS
The Class
0
Correct answers will earn the class precious Coyote Cash!
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Round 1: Transit (A)
Point Value: 100 XP
Scenario A
The Walk & Talk
Marcus is excited to show Sarah his new math score. He picks up his open chromebook with one hand by the edge of the screen and quickly runs over to Sarah's desk, waving his other hand to get her attention.
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Think about how many hands Marcus used to hold his tech! Slide 9 of 21
Transit (A) - Reveal
Answer Check
NON-EXAMPLE 🚫
This is Incorrect behavior!
Marcus carried his computer one-handed while the screen was open. Walking around with open screens increases the risk of tripping, slipping, and shattering the laptop panel.
💡 How to fix: Marcus must close his device lid fully, stand up slowly, and carry it with two hands safely!
Did the class identify this correctly? Give points accordingly! Slide 10 of 21
Round 1: Transit (B)
Point Value: 100 XP
Scenario B
The Double Handhug
Maya finishes her assignment. She carefully clicks the top-right button to close her display, stands up slowly, firmly grabs her computer with both hands, hugs it safely to her chest, and walks to the cart.
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Evaluate Maya's hand placement and speed! Slide 11 of 21
Transit (B) - Reveal
Answer Check
CORRECT EXAMPLE ✅
This is Perfect Coyote Behavior!
Maya is showing ultimate Responsibility and Care. Keeping the laptop closed and holding it with both hands close to the chest protects the hardware perfectly.
⭐ Coyote Rule: Two hands on your closed screen ensures safe transit!
Class Point Earned! Celebrate the safe transition! Slide 12 of 21
Round 2: Mailroom (A)
Point Value: 200 XP
Scenario A
The All-Caps Alert
Justin is trying to contact his group members. He writes an email with the subject line left blank, and types: "HI EVERYONE ARE WE WORKING ON THE SLIDES TODAY LOL REPLYY NOWWW."
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Check the subject line and the capitalization of his words! Slide 13 of 21
Mailroom (A) - Reveal
Answer Check
NON-EXAMPLE 🚫
This is Incorrect Netiquette!
Justin left the subject line blank and wrote his entire request in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. In emails, ALL CAPS feels like shouting and can sound rude!
💡 How to fix: Justin must add a clear subject line, capitalize words normally, and remove spelling mistakes.
Class: Reflect on how Justin's email would feel to receive. Slide 14 of 21
Round 2: Mailroom (B)
Point Value: 200 XP
Scenario B
The Proper Post
Olivia writes: "Subject: Team Slide Project." Inside, she asks, "Hello team, can we meet during reading group today to finish Slide 4? Let me know if that works for you."
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Evaluate Olivia's layout and tone! Slide 15 of 21
Mailroom (B) - Reveal
Answer Check
CORRECT EXAMPLE ✅
This is Excellent Netiquette!
Olivia uses a **perfect subject line**, formats her greeting professionally, writes clear sentences with correct punctuation, and closes with an open, polite question.
⭐ Coyote Rule: Clear subject lines and polite questions build amazing team relationships!
Awesome job! Keep those clean, polite habits active. Slide 16 of 21
Round 3: Instruction (A)
Point Value: 300 XP
Scenario A
The Screen Lurker
The teacher raises their hand to speak. Leo keeps his computer fully open and tries to peek around the screen to watch the teacher, keeping his fingers on his keyboard to finish playing a quick math run.
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Check Leo's monitor angle and attention! Slide 17 of 21
Instruction (A) - Reveal
Answer Check
NON-EXAMPLE 🚫
This is Distracted behavior!
Leo did not practice **Shark and Park**. Peeking around an open screen keeps your fingers tempted to type and splits your attention so you miss crucial task steps.
💡 How to fix: The second the teacher commands attention, half-close screens (Shark) and push back (Park).
Class: Did Leo act respectfully to the speaker? Discuss! Slide 18 of 21
Round 3: Instruction (B)
Point Value: 300 XP
Scenario B
The Fast Fin
The teacher says "Class, check out the board." Right away, Lily pulls her screen down halfway like a shark fin, pushes the device back on her flat desk, and turns her body toward the white board immediately.
Is this an Example or a Non-Example?
Class: Show me a physical demonstration of what Lily did! Slide 19 of 21
Instruction (B) - Reveal
Answer Check
CORRECT EXAMPLE ✅
This is Platinum Coyote Behavior!
Lily reacts in under 3 seconds! By **sharking** her display lid to 45 degrees and **parking** her Chromebook toward the desk-center, she is 100% physically prepared to listen.
⭐ Coyote Rule: The fastest Shark-and-Park reactions win major respect and Coyote Cash!
Perfect round! Let's tally the scores on the whiteboard! Slide 20 of 21
Mission Accomplished
Ready to Roll
Bring On The Coyote Cash! 🐾
Your teachers are on the lookout! When we catch you keeping your workstation spotless, using correct communication, or acting fast with Shark and Park, you'll earn physical Coyote Cash rewards!
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Shark & Park React instantly to instruction
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Two-Hand Carry Secure travel every single time
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Device Care Food-free and flat surfaces
Let's make Countryside Elementary proud! Slide 21 of 21
