St James College
TableofContents 1.0 Vision 2.0 Curriculum 2.1 Introductionfunding 2.2 Rationale 2.3 Stakeholders 2.4 CurriculumPlan 2.5 Areasofgeneralusage 2.6 Schoolareaswherelaptopsaretobeused 2.7 Howtheprogramistobeimplemented 2.8 Usefulgeneralskills 3.0 Homeuseofdevices 3.1 InternetFiltering 4.0 StorageandTransport 4.1 Onschoolgrounds 4.2 AfterSchool 4.3 Transporttoandfromschool 5.0 Software 5.1 Availablesoftware 5.2 Installingsoftwareonthenetbook 5.3 Upgradingsoftware 6.0 FilemanagementandBackupprocedures 6.1 Managementoffiles 6.2 Backupprocedure 6.3 Virusprotection 7.0 NetworkAccess,EmailandInternetUsage 7.1 AcceptableUseAgreement 7.2 Monitoring 7.3 EmailUsage 8.0 Faults,BreakdownsandRepair 8.1 TheRepairprocess 8.2 Reimaging 9.0 WarrantyandInsurance 10.0 OnlineSafety AppendixA:LaptopTechnicalSpecifications AppendixB:StudentandParentlaptopComputerGuidelines AppendixC:AcceptableTechnologyusepolicy
1.0 Vision SchoolVision The vision of St James College is to be an authentic witness to the touchstones of the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition and to embody their expression in all aspects of our school. Mission Challenged bythegospelandinspiredbyedmundrice,stjamescollege,asacatholicschoolinthe EdmundRiceTradition,engagesandnurturestheheartsandmindsofyoungmenandwomen.Through our inclusive teaching, learning and pastoral practices, we seek to create authentic pathways for all students in our diverse community to grow towards becoming hopefilled members of society.we committojustandsupportiverelationshipsinourwayoflivingandwepromotejusticeinourworld. ICTVision InformationCommunicationLearningTechnologies(ICLT)havebecomeubiquitousinthe contemporaryworld.stjamescollegeiscommittedtoensuringthatallmembersofthelearning communityhaveaccesstoicltsthatencourageexcellenceinteachingandlearningandprepare studentsfortheirroleinthefutureworkforceandlife.thecollegerecognisesthepowerofsuch technologiestofosterhigherlevelthinkinginitsstudents.interfacingwithicltsonameaningful levelrequiresspecifichardwareandcurriculumdesign.studentsandstaffmustbeprovidedthe opportunitytoaccessthesetechnologiesaswellasbeconfidentintheiruseasteachingand learningtools. Strategy3.6oftheCollegeStrategicPlanstates:DevelopandimplementanInformation TechnologyStrategicPlan. 2.0 Curriculum TheDigitalEducationRevolution(DER)isanexcitingopportunityforbothschoolsandfamiliesto accessanenhancedlearningexperience.allstudentsofvariousabilitylevelswillhavetheability todeveloptheirlearningunderthisprogram.studentswillhavetheabilitytoaccessnew learningtoolsandexperiencestodeveloparangeofthinkingskillsandcollaboration opportunities.thecollegeiscommittedtostudentsbecomingfamiliarwithatoolwhichis becomingaubiquitoustoolforworknowandinthefuture. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx2
Stakeholdersinvolved AtStJamesCollege,Year8studentsandlater,Year10students,willreceivealaptopcomputerin 2013.Year8and10studentsin2014willreceivethesameandexistingCollegeownedlaptops willbeissuedtothe2014year12cohort.by2014allstudentswillhavealaptop.in2015,year7 and8studentswillreceivelaptopsandyear10studentswillhavetheirdevicesreplaced.in subsequentyears,newdeviceswillbeissuedtoyear7and10studentssoeachstudentwillhave intheirpossessionadevicethatisthreeyearsorlessold. Thelaptopwillbeprovidedtostudentsaftervariouspolicydocumentshavebeensharedand discussedwithfamiliesandstudents.studentsareexpectedtokeepthelaptopuntilitis replaced,whiletheyremainatthecollege. Staffwillreceiveprofessionaldevelopmentcommensuratewiththeirneedstoexecuteunitplans andworkprogramsatthecollege. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year7 2015 2016 2017 Year8 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016 Year9 _ 2013 2014 2015 2015 Year10 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year11 _ 2013 2014 2015 2016 Year12 _ School laptops 2013 2014 2015 2.1 CurriculumPlan TheCollegecurriculumplanmakescertaincommitmentsaboutthenewtechnology.The1:1 computingdeclarationbythecurrentfederalgovernmentinyears9 12willcompeltheCollege todeveloparangeofnewstrategiestousenewitinproductiveways.opportunitiesinthe classroomwhichwillpresentthemselvesduetothefundingandmustbeexploredincludethe following: 1. Pervasiveuseoflaptopcomputing 2. Wideruseofvideoandcommunicationtechnology 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx3
3. Abroaderrangeofsoftwaretoolstodeveloplessonsandactivities 4. Innovativeprojectandteamworkactivities 5. Collaborationwithothercommunitymembersandgroupsacrosstheglobe 6. Professionaldevelopmentofferedtoteachingstaff 7. Increaseduseofelectronictextsincludingebooksandaudiobooks. 2.2 Areasofgeneralusage Studentswillbeusingthelaptopsregularlyinvariousclassesthroughouttheschooltimetable. Itisenvisagedhoweverthatsomeclassesandactivitieswillremain penandpaper subjects, atleastintheshortterm.stjamescollegeiscommittedtoprovidingarangeofunitsand opportunitiesmoreappropriateforusewithnetbooks,especiallyinthecoresubjectsof Religion,English,Mathematics,ScienceandHistory. ActionstomeetStrategy3.6oftheStJamesStrategicPlan(201317):Developandimplement aninformationtechnologystrategicplan,include: Integrateandenhancetheuseoftechnologyasalearningandteachingtoolsothatstaff andstudentsareusingicltskillfullyandpurposefully; Regularlymonitoremergingservices,toolsanddirectionsinICLTandcontinueto upgradeinfrastructure; Equipstudentsandstafftobeconfident,creativeandproductiveusersofnew technologies; Improvestrategiestosupportteachersastheylearntousenewtechnologies,and Implementa1:1ICLTplanandprogramforindividualdevices. Somehomeworkactivitieswillrequiretheuseofthelaptop,andthereforethestudentis expectedtotakethelaptophomeanduseitforthispurpose.whilstathome,studentsare expectedtochargeandcompleteroutinemaintenanceonthemachine. 2.3 Schoolareaswherelaptopsaretobeused StudentswillbeabletousethenetbooksinmostclassroomsintheCollege.Insomepractical subjectareassuchasindustrialarts,hospitalityandphysicaleducationitmaynotbepossible toprovidesuchaworkingspace. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx4
2.4 Howtheprogramistobeimplemented Wearedeterminedtoenhancestudents educationalexperiencethroughtheuseofthisnew technology.webelievethatlessons onthelaptops fortheirownsakeareineffecttime wastingactivities.weaimtoprovidelessonsthatwillincreasetheinterestofstudentsin variouspursuitsthroughouttheirtimeatthecollege.wethereforewillinvestconsiderable amountsofstaffandcollegetimeintopreparingunitsofworkappropriateforthisnew paradigmoflearning. 2.5 Usefulgeneralskills Typingability:Studentswithgreatertypingabilitywillfinditeasiertocopewiththedemands ofastandardschoollessoninthisenvironment.somelimitedtrainingfortouchtypingwillbe providedatthecollege,howeveranythingparentscandotoincreasetheamountoftime studentshavetotypeonacomputerwouldbehelpful.typingtutorswillbeinstalledonthe netbookforstudentstouseregularly(eg.typingmasterpro). Researchskills:Researchingtheinternetisaspecialisedskillthatdemandspracticeandtime. ResearchskillswillbetaughttostudentsduringYears8and9.SignificantassessmentinallYear levelsrequirestheappropriateuseofresearchskills.theauthenticationofthisresearchis anotherskilltaughttostudentsandisaqueenslandstudiesauthority(qsa)requirement. 3.0 Homeuseofdevices Studentswillbeabletousetheirlaptopathometocompletehomework,assignmentsand otherschoolwork. ThereisnoexpectationthatInternetaccessisavailableathome.IfInternetaccessisavailable studentsmayconfiguretheirdevicetousetheirhomeinternetaccess. 3.1InternetFiltering Whenaccessingtheinternetthroughtheschoolnetworkallinternetaccesswillbefilteredfor inappropriatecontentusingbluereef,sonar.thisdoesnotapplyoutsideoftheschool network. Internetfilteringandmanagementistheresponsibilityofparentsandguardianswhenthe studentisnotonschoolgrounds. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx5
4.0 StorageandTransport 4.1Onschoolgrounds Whileonschoolpropertythelaptopmustalwaysbeinthestudent spossession.whennot inaclassroomthenetbookmustbeinthetargusorbusbag.theonlytimesthatstudents wouldnothavetheirlaptopwiththemiswhenitisinforrepairoritislockedaway. 4.2Afterschool Studentswillbeexpectedtotaketheirlaptophomeeachdaytocompleteschoolwork. 4.3Transporttoandfromschool LaptopsmustalwaysbetransportedintheTargusOrbuscasesprovided. 5.0 Software 5.1Availablesoftware Thelaptopcomespreconfiguredwithsoftwarethathasbeenchosentoassiststudents meettherequirementsofthecurriculum.additionalsoftwarehasbeenincludedwhich providesvirusprotectionandtheabilitytoeasilybackupfiles. Softwarepreinstalledincludes(butisnotlimitedto) Windows7 MicrosoftOffice2010Suite AdobeWebPremiumCS6 Maths300 TypingMasterPro Geogebra GoogleChrome VisualThesaurus StudentCafé/Educate AdobeFlash MYOBAccountRightPlus LegoMindstorms Clickview CorelDraw Quicktime 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx6
Picasa SymantecAntivirus Winrar 5.2InstallingSoftwareontheNetbook StudentsmayonlyinstallsoftwarethathasbeenapprovedbytheCollege.Installation and/oruseofunauthorizedsoftwarewillresultindisciplinaryaction. 5.3Updatingsoftware Therewillbetimeswhensoftwarewillneedtobeupdatedorupgraded.Inthemajorityof casesstudentswillbeabletoupdatetheirsoftwarethroughtheschoolwireless.therewill betimeshoweverwhenstudentswillberequiredtoupdatetheirsoftwarethroughawired connection.studentswillbenotifiedoftheseoccasionsthroughnotices. 6.0 FilemanagementandBackupprocedures Allstudentswillbeprovidedwithspaceonthe D Drivewhichmustbeusedtostoreallschool relatedwork.studentswillalsosaveallworktotheirfileinthestudentdrive. 6.1Managementoffiles Studentsareresponsibleforthemanagementoftheirownfiles.Allfilesrequiredforschool workmustbestoredontheddrive. 6.2BackupProcedure Thelaptopcontainssoftwarethatallowsthestudenttosynchronisetheirfilesbetweenthe CDrive,DDriveandexternalstorageonadailybasis. 6.3Virusprotection AlllaptopsareprovidedwithSemanticEndPointProtection.Thisisconfiguredtoupdate automaticallywhenthestudentisloggedontotheschoolnetwork. Studentsarenottoinstallanyothervirusprotectionsoftwareasthismayconflictwiththe existingconfiguration.studentsmustneverdisablethefirewallevenwhenpromptedtodo so. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx7
Studentsmusttakereasonablestepstoensurethattheydonotintroduceorpropagate computervirusinfectionswithinthestjamescollegecommunity.suchreasonablesteps include: regularlyscanninganyportabledrivesorcds/dvdsusedfortransportingordistributing files, notopeningemailorfilesthatareofaquestionableordubiousorigin,and onlyopeningemailattachmentsorfilesthatareexpectedorfromtrustedsources. 7.0 NetworkAccess,EmailandInternetUsage 7.1AcceptableUseAgreement AllstudentshavesignedanAcceptableUseAgreementwhichoutlinesacceptableuseofthe schoolnetwork,intranetandinternetusage.thisagreementalsoapplieswhenstudentsare usingthelaptop. 7.2Monitoring Atanytimetheschoolhastherighttomonitorthestudent suseoftheschoolnetworkand theirlaptop.thisincludesinternetactivity,usbdrives,onlinestorage,emailaccountsand laptopharddrives.inappropriateusagewillresultindisciplinaryactionbeingtaken. 7.3Email AllStudentswillreceiveanemailaccountwhichtheywillbeabletousetosendworkto teachersfordraftingandmarking.studentswillalsobeabletoreceivetasks,assignments andassistancefromteachers.theemailaccountswillalsoallowstudentstoaccess educationalwebsiteswhichrequireregistrationtouse,inparticular,web2.0sites. 8.0 Faults,BreakdownsandRepairs 8.1TheRepairProcess Whenthereisafaultwiththelaptop(hardwareand/orsoftware)studentsarerequiredto taketheirlaptoptotheitservices. Hardwarerelatedproblems IfthereisahardwareproblemthelaptopwillberetainedbyITservicesuntilthecausecan bedetermined.studentsmayreceivealoanlaptopduringthistimeifoneisavailable. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx8
Softwarerelatedproblems Inthecaseofaproblemduetosoftwareerrors,iftheproblemcannotbefixedwithin10 minutesthelaptopwillbereimagedandreturnedtothestudent.thiswilltakethelaptop backtoitsinitialconfiguration.latestupdates,however,willbeincluded. 8.2Reimaging Therewillbetimeswhenlaptopsmustbereimagedtosolvesoftwarerelatedissuesand conflicts. ITserviceswillnotbackupanyfileslocatedonthelaptop sharddrive. Warranty,Insurance,LossorDamage Thelaptopshavea3yearwarrantycoveringmanufacturingfaultsandaccidentaldamage, (NB.Nocoverageforlossortheft). Ifthereisanydamagetothelaptopand/orcase,orifthelaptopand/orcaseislostor stolen,andthisdamageorlossisduetowillful,deliberateornegligentactions,(apartfrom fairwearandtear),thestudentagreestomakegoodthedamageorlossorcompensatethe Collegeforthecostofrepairand/orrestitution. Shouldthestudent senrolmentatthecollegecease,thelaptopandcasemustbereturned tothecollegeingoodorderandcondition,(allowingforfairwearandtear). Duetotherelativelylowcostoftheindividuallaptops,thereisnoinsurancecoverageby thecollegeoverthelaptopsandcases.thereforeparentsandguardiansareurgedto reviewtheirowninsurancepoliciestodetermineiflossoftheequipmentiscoveredbytheir ownpolicies. TheCollegehaspurchasedhighqualitycasesforthelaptopsandtheseshouldbeusedatall timestopreventdamagetotheequipment.(pleasenote:thelaptopcasesmustbe returnedtothecollegeingoodorderattheendofthestudent senrolment.thesecases willremainthepropertyofthecollege.) 9.0 OnlineSafety Computerlaptops,althoughexcellenttoolsforeducation,canhaveanumberofnegative implicationsonthelivesofourstudents.wewouldliketoremindourparents/guardiansof thefollowingissuesthatmayarisewithcomputers. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx9
1. Computersarethemaintoolofthecyberbully.Pleasemonitoryourdaughterorson s useofthecomputerlaptopandcontacttherelevantpastoralcoordinatorifany concernsarise.pleasecontactthecollegedirectlyifissuesarise:usethecontactus fromthecollegewebsite,oremailschool@stjamescollege.qld.edu.au,orphonethe Collegedirect:0732308600. 2. Addictiontocomputergames/socialnetworkingroomsisveryreal(Myspace,Bebo, etc.)ifyouareconcernedabouttheamountoftimeyourdaughterorsonisspending onthecomputerandyourequiresupportinrelationtothisissue,pleasecontactyour daughterorson spastoralcoordinatorand/orthestudentcounsellor. 3. Inappropriateinternetsites.Itisimportantthatwemakeallparents/guardiansaware thatonlywhenusingthestjamescollegenetworkdomainwillthestudent sinternet accessbeautomaticallyfiltered.itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardianto providingadequatefilteringoutsidethecollege snetworkdomain.agoodsourceof informationregardinginternetfilteringistheaustraliangovernment ssite, www.netalert.com. 4. Ethical,LegalandResponsibleUseofICLTResources StJamesCollegerequiresallusersofitsICLTresourcesdosoinanethical,legalandresponsible manner.usersofstjamescollegeicltresourcesmustbeawarethatuseoftheseresourcesare subject to the full range of laws that apply to the internet, communications and to the use of computers, and St James College policies.such law and principles include users' obligations in relation to copyright, intellectual property, breach of confidence, defamation, privacy, bullying/harassment, vilification and antidiscrimination legislation, the creation of contractual obligations,andothercivilandcriminallaws. St James College s ICLT resources must not be used for unauthorised commercial activities or unauthorisedpersonalgain.actionsperformedusingstjamescollegeicltresourcesmustcomply with the terms of any licence agreed to for the use of software programs and other online resources. 5. CopyrightandIntellectualPropertyRights Users must not, through the use of St James College ICLT resources, copy, download, store or transmit material which infringescopyrightortheintellectual propertyrights of others without appropriate approval.such material includes music files, movies, videos or any other form of media. Usersshouldbeawarethatactionsperformedusingcomputerandnetworkresources,regardless of any disclaimers that might be made, ultimately reflect on our educational institution and communityasawhole.thisisparticularlyrelevantwhereuserspostorsubmitmaterialinaway thatmakesitpubliclyavailableovertheinternet. 6. SecurityandPrivacy 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx10
Usershavearoletoplayinensuringthesecurityandprivacyofinformationtransmittedbyuseof theicltresources.usersareissuedwithuniqueusernamesandpasswords,whichshouldbekept strictlyconfidentialatalltimes. Usersmustprotectsystems,informationandaccountsby: Choosing a secure password which is changed regularly (a secure password is one that is difficulttoguess,forexample,containingacombinationofletterandnumbersandnotsimply anameordateofbirth) Notsharingapasswordwithanyone Respectingtheprivacyandconfidentialityofinformationthattheymaycomeacrossthrough accesstotheresources Reportinganybreachorprospectivebreachofnetworksecuritytotheappropriatetechnical personnelortheicltservices. Unacceptableconductbyuserswhichcouldresultinabreachofsecurityorprivacyincludes: Disclosingyourusernameandpassworddetailstoanotherperson Disclosingotherprivateorconfidentialinformationtounauthorisedpersons Gainingunauthorisedaccesstoanysystemsbyanymeans UsingStJamesCollegeICLTresourcestoattackorcompromiseanothersystemornetwork Downloading,installingorusingunauthorisedsoftwareprograms Deliberatelyinstallingcomputervirusesorothermaliciousprograms Accessingorinterceptingothers electroniccommunicationswithoutpermission. Usersshouldnot,asageneralrule,displaypersonalinformationaboutthemselvesinawaythatis publicly available. Where such disclosure is made through authorised avenues (for example, by the use of email or an official website), users should be aware that invasions of privacy may sometimes occur and it is outside St James College's control to prevent such instances from occurring. Usersareremindedthatemailshouldnotbeusedtosendsensitiveandconfidentialinformation. Users must, however, be aware that the operation and maintenance of ICLT systems often requires the backup and caching of data, the logging of activity and the monitoring of general usagepatternsandassuch,completeconfidentialityandprivacycannotbeguaranteed.stjames College may also be required to inspect or provide copies of electronic communications where requiredtobylaw,orwheretheinvestigationofpossiblemisusesoficltresourcesisrequired. 7. BreachesoftheseConditionsofUse ThebreachoftheseConditionsofUsewillbetakenseriouslyandmayresultindisciplinaryaction beingtaken. ExamplesofpossibleconsequencesrangefromlossorrestrictionofaccesstoICLTresources,to formaldisciplinaryactionforbreachoftheacceptabletechnologyusepolicy.casesofserious, deliberate,and/orcriminalbreachwillbereferredtoexternalauthoritiesandmayresultincivilor criminalproceedings. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx11
IfyouhaveanyconcernspleasefeelfreetocontacttheCollege. Forfurtherinformationonprovidingasafeonlineenvironmentforstudentsvisitthesiteson thefollowingpage. Websites StaySmartOnline http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/ StaySmartOnlineprovidesallAustralianonlineuserswithinformationonthesimplestepsthey cantaketosecurethemselvesonline.thisincludesinformationandadviceonhowtosecure yourcomputerandyourtransactionsonline. Thiswebsitecontainsafreealertservicethatprovideseasytounderstandinformationonthe latestcybersecuritythreatsandvulnerabilities,afreeinteractiveeducationresourcefor primaryandsecondaryschoolstudents,videoswithusefultipsonprotectingyourcomputer,a selfassessmenttoolforsmallbusinesses,andinformationforparents. NetAlert http://www.netalert.gov.au/ NetAlertispartoftheAustralianGovernment'songoingcommitmenttoprovidingasafeonline environmentforallfamilies,especiallychildren. TheNetAlertwebsiteprovidesinformationaboutinternetcontentfiltersforPCsandis managedbythedepartmentofbroadband,communicationsandthedigitaleconomy(the Department). CyberSmart http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/ Cybersmartprovidesactivities,resourcesandpracticaladvicetohelpyoungkids,kids,teens andparentssafelyenjoytheonlineworld. Cybersmartalsoofferstrainingandresourcesforschoolsandmaterialsforlibrarystaff. DevelopedbytheAustralianCommunicationsandMediaAuthority,Cybersmartispartofthe AustralianGovernment scybersafetyprogram. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx12
AppendixA:LaptopTechnicalSpecifications FeComponents Technical Specification 1NoSmartCardReader,Intel(R)Core(TM)i53320M ProcessorBase 112.5"HD(1366x768)AntiglareLEDwithHDFixed FocusWebcam&DigitalArrayMicrophones 14GB(1x4GB)1333MHzDDR3SDRAM 1HardDriveBracket,LatitudeE6230 1320GB7200rpmHardDrive 13YearWarranty,6cell(58Wh)PrimaryBattery 1IntegrationInformation 1OrderReadyProSupportTag 1ProSupportServiceLabel 1Intel(R)Core(TM)i5ProcessorLabel 1Intel(R)HDGraphics4000 165WACAdapter,3pin 1Intel(R)Centrino(R)AdvancedN6205(802.11 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx13
a/b/g/n)halfminicard 1DellWireless380BluetoothModule 1InternalBluetoothModuleCable,LatitudeE6230 1NoWWANCard 1InternalSinglePointingKeyboardwithAnti microbialprotection(english) 1BatteryCarries1YearWarrantyfromInvoiceDate (unlessselect3yrwarrantedbatteryis purchased) Software 1DellWebcamCentralSoftwareMediaKit 1DellWebcamCentralSoftware 1WindowsLiveEssentials 1Windows(R)7QFE 1Windows(R)7Professional32bit(English) 1Office2013Trial 1Office2013Software 1DellBackupandRecoveryManager(DBRMV1.3for Windows7) 1NoAntiVirusSoftware Service 1TechnicalSupport 13YrProSupport:NBDOnsiteService 1ProSupport:7x24TechnicalSupport&Assistance: 13YrAccidentalDamageProtection ture 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx14
APPENDIXB:StudentandParentLaptopComputer Guidelines 1.EducationPurposes a. Studentsaretousetheirlaptopcomputeronlyforeducationalpurposes. b. Thelaptopcomputercomespreinstalledwithallthenecessarysoftwareforstudentuse.Only authorisedsoftwareistobestoredonthelaptopcomputer. c. TheCollegereservestherighttocarryoutsoftware,hardwareanddatainspectionsoflaptop computersatanytime. 2.StudentResponsibilities a. Laptopsaretobekeptcleanandfreefromgraffitiandstickers. b. It is the student s responsibility to charge their laptop computer at home each evening. A limitednumberofsparebatteriesandchargingfacilitieswillbeavailable c. Studentsarenottoremoveanyidentificationlabelsfromtheirlaptopcomputer. d. Whiletravellingtoandfromschoollaptopcomputersaretobecarriedintheprotectivecase providedandplacedinschoolbags. e. laptopcomputersarenottobetakenoutofschoolbagsandusedduringrecessandlunchand shouldbeintheirprotectivecaseinsidethestudent sbagorlocker. f. The software loaded on the laptop computers is licensed to the College. Students are not permittedtocopy,transferordeletesoftware. 3.ParentResponsibilities a. Ensurestudentsfulfiltheirresponsibilitiesasoutlinedabove. b. SupervisestudentuseofthecomputerwhenathomeincludingtheirInternetuse. c. Ensurethestudenthastheircomputeratschooleachdayinaconditionthatwillenableittobe usableforanyeducationalpurpose. d. Complywiththepolicyoftheschoolinrelationtothereturn/transferofthedeviceintheevent ofthestudentleavingtheschoolpriortotheendofyear12. 4.DataBackupandSoftwareUpgrading a. StudentsareresponsibleforthebackupofalldataasrecommendedbytheCollege. b. Studentsareresponsibletoensurethatallsoftwareiskeptuptodate.(eg.OperatingSystem andinstalledantivirussoftware). 5.TechnicalSupport a. Studentswillbegivenfulllocaladministratorrightsoftheirlaptopcomputer. b. Studentswillbetrainedonhowtosupportandmaintaintheirlaptopcomputer. c. In the event of a software malfunction students may contact the College ICT Department for assistance. d. StudentsarerequiredtokeeptheirlaptopwithlatestMicrosoftandAntiVirusupdates 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx15
6.UseoftheCollegeWirelessNetworkandInternetAccess a. The use of the College Wireless Network and all associated infrastructure are available for educationalusewithstudentlaptopcomputers. b. Thedownloadingoflargefilesisnotpermittedduetobandwidthrestrictions. c. Studentsarenottoremovethevirussoftwareprovidedandreplaceitwithanothertypeofvirus software. d. Specific network settings are not to be removed or altered as this could affect the laptop computersabilitytoconnecttothecollegewirelessnetwork. 7.Warranty,Insurance,Loss,TheftorDamage a. Allinstancesofloss,damageortheftmustbereportedtotheCollegeICTSupportpersonnelas soonaspossible. b. Student laptop computers are covered by a three year warrantywith Accidental Damage Protection.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovertheftand/orfiredamage. c. Ifthereisanydamagetothelaptopand/orcase,orifthelaptopand/orcaseislostorstolen, andthisdamageorlossisduetowilful,deliberateornegligentactions,(apartfromfairwear andtear),youagreetomakegoodthedamageorlossorcompensatethecollegeforthecostof repairand/orrestitution. d. Shouldthestudent senrolmentatthecollegecease,thelaptopandcasemustbereturnedto thecollegeingoodorderandcondition,(allowingforfairwearandtear). e. In the event of a hardware malfunction a report must be made to ICLT Services as soon as possibleforwarrantyrepairtobeorganised. 8.AssessmentandHomework a. Students are encouraged to use their laptop computer for homework and assessment tasks. However, the loss of data or hardware malfunction cannot be grounds for the appeal of any assessmenttaskorhomework. 9.ClassroomUsage a. Studentlaptopcomputersaretobebroughttoschooleachday,howevertheclassroomteacher willmanagetheuseofthelaptopcomputersintheclassroom. b. No student is to take out or use a laptop computer without the permission of the classroom teacher. c. Wheninuse,thelaptopshouldbeplacedonatableordesk,notonlaps.Thelaptopshouldnot becarriedaroundwhilstthescreenisopen. 10.Ownership a. StudentshaveuseofthelaptopcomputerwhilsttheyareenrolledattheCollege.Ifstudents leave the College before the completion of Year 12 the laptop (including the case) must be returned to the College. Students who complete Year 12 at the college will have the laptop signedovertothemifthelaptopandsdcardareover3.5yearsinage. 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx16
2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx17 APPENDIXC:AcceptableTechnologyUsePolicy Purpose Inlinewithtechnologicaldevelopment,StJamesCollegerecognizestheneedtoprovideaccessto onlineservicesthatenablestaffandstudentstoengageintheteaching,learningandadministrative processesoftheschool. Thepurposeofthispolicyistoestablishandmaintainanattitudeofvigilanceinrelationtosafety, misuseandlegalliability. Staff,studentsandvolunteers(afterwardsinthisdocumentknownas Users )areprovidedwith accesstoselectedictincludinginternet,intranetfacilitiesandservicestosupporttheirrolesin teaching,learning,researchandadministration. Useforothernoneducationalreasons,includingbutnotlimitedto,conductingbusinessor commercialactivity,otherprofitmakingventures,productadvertising,disclosureofpersonalor privateinformation,politicalactivityandmischievousorfraudulentpurposesisnotacceptableand maybedealtwithundercollegebehaviormanagementprocedures,ereapolicies,orstateor Commonwealthlegislation. Scope Thispolicyappliestoallstudents,staffandvolunteersassociatedwithStJamesCollege.Itisexpected thatallusersatstjamescollegewillrefrainfromanyinappropriateuse,upholdthepoliciesandvalues oftheschool,therequirementsofthestateandcommonwealthlawandguidetheiractivities accordingly. Procedure Allusersmaybegrantedaccesstotheinternetinordertoachievethemaximumeducational opportunitiessubjecttothefollowingprocedures. BeforebeinggrantedaccesstoICT,internetandemailservices,allusersmustsigntheAcceptable TechnologyUseAgreement. Usersmayusetheservicesforworkrelatedbusinessandaredirectedtorefrainfrompersonaluse ofservicesprovidedbeyondwhatisdescribedasbeinglimitedpersonaluse. Usersshallnotaccessanyobjectionableoroffensivematerial,materialcontrarytothelawor materialinappropriatetoaneducationalorworkenvironment. Usersshallnotpostorforwarddefamatory,inaccurate,personal,sensitive,abusive,obscene, profane,sexuallyoriented,threatening,offensiveorillegalmaterial. Emailmessagesorattachmentsthatcontainorarereasonablysuspectedtocontainoffensive materialmustnotbeopenedorsent. Usersareaccountableforadutyofcareintermsoftheinformationtheyprovideandaccessover internet/intranetconnections. UserswhosuspectorknowofinappropriateusemustreportthemattertothePrincipal. Everyeffortistobemadetouseanyinformationservicesprovidedinacostefficientway.
Anyuseridentifiedasasecurityriskorwhohasbeenaccessinginappropriatematerialorusingthe networkforanyinappropriateactivitymaybedeniedaccesstotheservicesatthediscretionofthe Principal. AnyuserwhobreachesthispolicyoranyotherrelevantStateorCommonwealthlegislationwillface disciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththesepolicies. Usersshouldbeawarethatbreachofthispolicymayalsoleadtoexternalactionbeingtakenagainst thembyathirdparty(egbreachoftheantidiscriminationlawsordefamationofcharacter). Usersmustnotshareaccountsordivulgepasswordstoothers. Usersmustnotattempttogainaccesstosystemsorserviceswithoutauthorization,orengagein activitieswhichdisruptorcorruptservicesorinformation. Usersmustnotdisclosepersonalinformationofschoolpersonnelorgroupemailaddressesto agenciesorindividualsoutsidetheschool. Usersmustnotaccess,intercept,modifyordestroyemail,data,filesorprogramsbelongingtoother usersorengageinactivitieswhichharassorthreatenotherusers. Usersmustnotaccess,downloadordistributecopyrightedorillegalmaterialsormaterialofa morallydubiousnaturefromtheinternet. StaffandstudentsmaynotuseCollegeICTresourcestoaccesssocialnetworksites. StaffmaynotuseICTsocialnetworkssitestocontact,accessorengagewithstudentspresently enrolledattheschool. StaffandstudentsaretoensurethattheCollegeisportrayedinapositivewayonallsocial networkingsitesincludingemail. AstheCollegehasownershipandlegalrighttoICTproperty,itreservestherighttoaccessany informationthatresidesorissentfromortoanycollegeowneddevice. Relatedlegislation CommonwealthCriminalCode AntiDiscriminationActQLD1991 PrivacyAmendment(PrivateSector)Act2001(Commonwealth) WorkingwithChildrenAct2000 Education(AccreditationofNonStateSchools)Act2001 2/05/2013G:\TTG_ICT\11Laptops\SJCLaptopPolicy.docx18