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Usage Rules and Guidelines |
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- Privacy
Teachers and staff may review documents and log files to ensure that pupils are using the system responsibly.
- Software
Pupils should never download, load or install any software, shareware, or freeware, or load any such software from floppy disks, unless they have permission from their teacher. Pupils may not copy other people's work or intrude into other people's files without permission.
- Inappropriate materials or language
Profane, abusive or impolite language should not be used to communicate nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the rules of school behaviour. A good rule to follow is never view, send, or access materials that you would not want your teachers or parents to see. Should pupils encounter such material, they should immediately report it to their teacher. Children are only allowed in chat rooms with teacher permission. No Internet games may be played during school hours.
- The Law
Pupils should never use the computers to engage in activities that may be in violation of the law.
The following rules are displayed beside any point where Internet Access is available : The school has installed computers with Internet access to help our learning. These rules will help to keep you safe and be fair to others. • I will not access other people's work without their permission. • I will ask permission before installing or loading software, shareware, or freeware. • I will not violate copyright laws or license agreements. • I will use the computers for schoolwork and homework. • I will not bring or use disks from home without permission. • I will not play games over the Internet during school time. • I will ask permission from a member of staff before using the Internet. • I will not view, send, or display offensive materials. • I will not waste limited resources such as disk space or printing ink and paper. • I will ask permission before printing documents in colour. • I will not give my home address, phone number or full name to anyone over the Internet. • I will only enter an Internet chat room with my parent or teacher's permission. • I will not arrange to meet anyone without my parent or teacher's permission. • I will notify an adult immediately if I encounter material or messages that make me feel uncomfortable. |