HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT For E-Learning

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1 HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT For E-Learning Using e-learning brings learning right into the 21 st century. It gives learners the opportunity to learn at their own pace, and for learning at home to be more structured and effective. We believe that e-learning will give every learner the opportunity to progress faster and achieve more. We also believe that it will help to strengthen relationships between home and school. We can create a very bright future for our children by working closely together to ensure that e-learning is a real success. Headteacher Mr M Ibrahim

2 HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT To help ensure that e-learning is a big success at Bolton Muslim Girls School and that we get maximum value from our joint investment in your children, we invite you to commit to the principles outlined in this agreement. As a school we are prepared to provide all of the back-up and resources needed to make this work, but we also need the commitment of parents and pupils. As you read through, you will see a summary of the e- learning commitment that the school is making to the pupils and to you as parents. It also outlines the commitment that will be needed from the pupils themselves to make this work. When you have read these sections we invite you and your daughter to sign the agreement and return it to school. This will help to ensure that we are all working together to achieve success.

3 Terms and conditions Failure either to take such reasonable care or to abide by other conditions listed in this document may result in immediate follow of the school disciplinary procedure. The school also reserves the right to claim financial recompense in such cases where misuse of equipment has occurred. THE SCHOOL WILL Provide computer access during most lessons Restricted Internet access that is monitored by BMGS and Local Authority Space on the school network to store work (500mb) Protect the network with an up to date Anti Virus Software.

4 ICT Policy These guidelines have been designed to provide a framework that will enable every student to benefit from and enjoy the facilities. To enable us to deliver the courses effectively and to meet our objectives a strict code of conduct is in practice. You agree to:- Computers/Network Usage Use computers only for school activities. MP3/mP4 Players etc. are not permitted to be used as backup devices. (Standard USB flash sticks/drives can be used). Only disks with students own backup course files to be brought into school. Each student will be given a work area on the network, which must be protected by them using their own password. (This password must be kept confidential). Each student is responsible for their own user names and password. All course work must be saved in your allocated work area on the school network server.

5 All files should be saved with correct, meaningful names. Students must not store their work on other student s disks. Students must only print material(s) related to their education. Passwords must not be divulged to anyone else. You are expected to practice good security procedures at all times and to back up files onto disks, you need to retain all files as additional evidence. Claiming that files are at home, lost or lost disk etc will not be acceptable and you will be expected to redo the work in your own time. You need to have the evidence in your portfolio. File management on your disks will be your own responsibility and a correct directory structure should be maintained.

6 School Work No plagiarism. (All work needs to be authentic and copying will result in disciplinary action against all students involved). School Learning Platform: N-Able and All learners are provided with an N-able password to access their documents and from home. When using N-able and you MUST Not use or upload any inappropriate documents Upload Music or any images that is not related to your learning Send offensive s always respect the sender Report any s that seem to be out of order Report s that are classed as Spam or Phishing (see ICT Teacher) Not give your username and password to anyone

7 Virtual Learning Environment Moodle You must use the schools VLE wisely. (You are only expected to upload your school work. In no case you should be uploading music files or images that are not related to your work) When communicating with your tutor your language and tone should be respectable and professional. When communicating with other students you will show your utmost respect, maturity and professionalism. There should no use of abusive language. Your access to forums, message boards or Blogs will be terminated if: o You use abusive language o Any sort of bullying is sensed o Plagiarism of work

8 In the classroom Computers must be logged off when leaving a work station no matter how short the period. You must not access a computer using another student s security area. You must not allow other students to access your area. No unauthorised accessing of systems or other students work areas. You must not allow other students to access your area. No customising BMGS equipment (hardware or software). (All setups to be left according to BMGS standards, i.e. such things as installing software, screensavers, changing desktop, creating/deleting icons and changing hardware or software settings are not allowed) Keep the ICT room s clean and tidy at all times.

9 Internet Access You will only have access to the internet, N-able, Moodle and once you and your parents have signed and returned a permission slip and this agreement. Only access the internet if a tutor is present and you get permission first. (If the tutor leaves the class or if the tutor asks you to log out then you must log off the web). No surfing the internet in lesson time unless course related and instructed to do so by tutor. You will not use school resources to subscribe to any goods or services, no buy or sell using the internet. You will not use the internet for personal and private messages. You will respect the privacy of others (No publishing other people s name, addresses telephone numbers, nor give your own details or arrange to meet anyone.). No accessing s unless instructed to do so by tutor. (You may use to send or receive s to other users inside the school for direct academic purposes only.

10 REMEMBER THAT THE SCHOOL HAS THE ABILITY TO READ S. You may not send anonymous messages. You may not use chat lines, newsrooms or webbased . No accessing or attempt to access pornographic, video, music web sites or downloading offensive material (these are public offences and you are considered to be responsible for the workstation that you are working on). If you find a dubious internet site, make a note of the address (e.g. and tell the ICT staff. We will investigate and if necessary, contact the school s Internet Service Providers so that the site can be blocked. No downloading of programs, executable files, games or any other non course related material. (Ask before downloading course related material). No storing of non course related files on BMGS servers/computers. (We may check your computer files and may monitor the internet sites you visit).

11 No using web/ facilities for spamming or other illegal activities. No Hacking. (i.e., unauthorised accessing of company sites or activities that are considered a criminal offence). No playing or installing games. No misuse or damage to BMGS resources. To obey any instruction/request by a tutor No food or drink to be entered into the ICT rooms. You will not take part in any activity, which goes against school rules or government legislation. Please bear in mind that all computers are monitored via the school monitoring software. Please sign and complete below and return to your daughter s form tutor on her first day of school:-

12 STUDENT S AGREEMENT I agree to abide by these terms in my use of the computer Name: Form: Signed Date: PARENT S AGREEMENT I agree to my child having the use of the computer on these terms Signed Print Name Date: We invite you and your daughter to sign the e- learning agreement above and return it to the school. Thank you! Bolton Muslim Girls School reserves the right to vary the term of this policy at any time and without prior notice.

13 To provide, within an Islamic environment, a centre of educational excellence that develops and nurtures citizens of the future who will serve and contribute to the wellbeing of their wider communities.