ICT Code of Conduct

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ICT Code of Conduct

ICT Code of Conduct

By Appointment during school holidays No ICT services are provided when the College is closed, please use the Apple help services at these times. ICT Services is open during the school holidays for emergency purposes only.

In such emergencies, please call ICT Services to book an appointment.

ICT Services Hours of Operation are as follows: 8.00am to 4.00pm school days Email: helpdesk@aquinas.wa.edu.au Phone: (08) 9450 0320

ICT Services Contact Details ICT Service Desk is the central point of contact for all ICT enquiries and service requests at Aquinas College.

This document’s purpose is to ensure that students are aware of their responsibilities when using any technology device authorised by Aquinas College.

The fives main elements, under which each rule is organised, are taken from the Australian Curriculum’s ICT Capability (ACARA, 2013). Upon the issue of a device the student must agree to: 1. Managing and Operating ICT 1. Take good care of the device.

2. Back up information on the device regularly.

3. Know where the device is at all times.

4. Store the device securely when not in use and ensure the student is the only user of the device.

5. Protect the device by carrying it in the case provided by the College.

6. Keep the device free from stickers, marks, engraving or defacing.

7. Ensure that all repairs are performed by an Aquinas College approved repairer, and not attempted by the student.

8. Report damage of the device as soon as practicable after the damage occurs.

9. Charge the device’s battery daily.

10. Ensure that only the Aquinas approved operating system and settings are installed.

11. Ensure that configuration settings and/or profiles remain active on the device.

12. Refrain from using the device as a gaming machine (students may not access their device during Break A or Break B unless in the Library, for the sole purpose of completing school work).

13. Be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse. In the event of theft or deliberate damage while at school, the incident must be reported to the ICT HelpDesk immediately. A police report will need to be completed by parents or the student in the cases of loss, theft, or vandalism.

14. Commit to a healthy lifestyle by using the device only when relevant during the school day.

15. Commit to a balance between use of the device and other activities at home.

16. Follow the policies outlined in the ICT Use by Students Policy during school and out of school hours.

ICT Code of Conduct

2. Social and Ethical Protocols and Practices 1. Follow all teacher direction including when to use the device.

2. Submit the device to teachers upon their request, understanding that the device is subject to inspection at any time without notice.

3. Submit the device to their parents/ guardians upon their request.

4. Only download appropriately rated applications.

5. Have the volume of the device muted at the beginning of each lesson.

6. If the device is College owned, return it and all items supplied, in good working condition, when required to do so.

3. Investigating with ICT 1. Use the internet responsibly and uphold Aquinas College values.

2. Use the device in ways that are educational and appropriate.

4. Creating with ICT 1. Use the internet responsibly and uphold Aquinas College values.

2. se the device in ways that are educational and appropriate.

4. Creating with ICT 1. Seek and obtain permission from staff, students and parents involved before using the camera and audio recording functions.

2. Seek and obtain permission from anyone involved before uploading or publishing online (images, movies, audio, phrases, hash tags, status updates etc.) and ensure that it does not impact negatively on the reputation of Aquinas College (including images of staff, students, parents, buildings, environment, events, College crests etc.).

5. Communicating with ICT 1. communicating electronically.

2. Monitor school communications each day (e.g. College email, Direct Messages, College Portal, etc.).

3. Understand that you are not to use social media/networking sites during the school day, unless instructed by a teacher.

Loss / Damage / Return of Devices In the event of loss or accidental damage,

For a second or subsequent claim for repairs a

students must report the incident to the ICT

fee of up to the full price of the repair or

HelpDesk immediately. Any damage that is as a

replacement cost may be charged. Students who

result of an act that is in breach of this

withdraw, who are suspended or expelled, or

agreement, or malicious damage the cost of

terminate enrolment at Aquinas College for any

repair will be met in full by the parent/ guardian.

other reason, must return the College-owned

For other loss or damage, a $200 fee will apply

device on or before the date of termination.

for the first claim which is payable to Aquinas College or the insurance provider.

Overarching Agreement Use of a technology device at Aquinas College,

In addition, it is the student’s responsibility to

whether it is College owned or Parent owned, is a report on, and where appropriate remind their privilege and not a right. Students in breach of

peers of, the commitment made when signing

this agreement may have their device

this Code of Conduct. The student also

confiscated, lose network access privileges

understands that, by signing the agreement,

and/or other consequences as outlined in the ICT they agree to work within the terms and Use by Students Policy.

conditions of the ICT Code of Conduct.

ICT Behaviour and Consequences Guidelines Breaches of the ICT Code of Conduct The 1:1 Program at Aquinas is an initiative that presents exciting and engaging educational opportunities to students.

The Guidelines included in this document are designed to ensure all students and the community can gain from the benefits of this technology. An outline of the disciplinary action which may result if a student breaches the guidelines set out in this document are as follows: Step 1: Student will receive an after school detention Step 2: Student account is disabled from the network for a 2 week period.

After school / Saturday detention.

Step 3: Student device is re-imaged and account is disabled for a 5 week period.

Step 4: Meeting with the College Principal. College account is disabled indefinitely.

Discipline consequences may vary depending on the severity of the offence.

Parents are informed if students are being sanctioned according to the above process.

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