Using Technology Clause Samples

Using Technology. The student identifies and applies appropriate technologies.

Using Technology. Students will use their device to access electronic resources (including the internet) at school. Parents/carers should be aware that the nature of the internet means that full protection from inappropriate content can never be fully guaranteed. The school uses two layers of filtering to ensure inappropriate content isn’t accessible, the schools own firewall along with the Department’s firewall.

Using Technology. I understand that the school will monitor use of equipment my use of the school systems, email and other digital communications by using software and CCTV. • I understand that the rules set out in this agreement also apply to use of school systems (e.g. laptops, email) out of school, and to the transfer of personal data (digital or paper based) out of school (personal data including academic data and contact information relating to any adult or student a the school). • I understand that the school systems are intended for educational use, and should be used in accordance with this AUP and the school e-safety policy. • I will not access, copy, remove or otherwise alter any other user’s files. If for any reason I need to access a student’s files, such as coursework, then I will speak to my manager, and then ask an IT technician to assist me. • When I use my devices (desktops / laptops / tablets / Smartphone / USB devices etc.) in school, or at home, to access the schools cloud/remote computing platform, I will follow the rules set out in this agreement, in the same way as if I was using school equipment. I will ensure that any such devices are protected by up-to-date software, firmware, anti-virus software, operating system, and free from viruses. I will also follow any additional rules set by the school about such use, including encryption. I will log out of the schools’ cloud / remote user computing platform when I have finished using it, to prevent un-authorised access. • I will not use my personal Apple account on school owned Apple devices.

Using Technology. The use of technology at Gladstone Park Secondary College is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to: • Only use technology for school related purposes. • Not bring, download, display, save, print or transmit any offensive or inappropriate material. • Follow all teacher instructions regarding the use of technology. • Keep their password safe by never revealing it to anyone else. • Respect others and communicate with them in a supportive manner, never participating in online bullying. • Protect the privacy of themselves and others by never posting personal details or images without consent. • Never cause malicious damage to any personal or school owned technology. • Handle technology with care and notify a teacher if any of the school’s technology is damaged. • Never unplug a school device, even for the purpose of charging their own device (this includes mice, keyboards, monitors, desktops, cabling, etc). • Never interfere with network systems and security, access the data of another user or attempt to log into the network using login details that are not their own. • Abide by copyright and intellectual property regulations. • Not use online ‘chat’ facilities (except Microsoft Teams for school purposes) or social networking websites while at school. • Talk to a teacher or coordinator if they personally feel uncomfortable/unsafe online, or if they see others participating in unsafe, inappropriate or hurtful online behaviour. Note: Teacher’s work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. Students should not be messaging teachers on Microsoft Teams outside of this time, except in extreme circumstances where immediate contact is required.