Acceptable Usage for School Students. 9.6 The principal retains the right to determine what is, and is not, appropriate use of BYO Device at the school within the bounds of NSW privacy and other legislation.
Acceptable Usage for School Students. 4.1 Access and Security
Acceptable Usage for School Students. Access and Security Students will: • not disable settings for virus protection, spam and filtering that have been applied as a departmental standard. • ensure that communication through internet and online communication services is related to learning. • keep passwords confidential, and change them when prompted, or when known by another user. • use passwords that are not obvious or easily guessed. • never allow others to use their personal e-learning account. • log off at the end of each session to ensure that nobody else can use their e-learning account. • promptly tell their supervising teacher if they suspect they have received a computer virus or spam (i.e. unsolicited email) or if they receive a message that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable. • seek advice if another user seeks excessive personal information, asks to be telephoned, offers gifts by email or wants to meet a student. • never knowingly initiate or forward emails or other messages containing: a message that was sent to them in confidence: a computer virus or attachment that is capable of damaging recipients' computers. chain letters and hoax emails. spam, e.g. unsolicited advertising material. Never send or publish: • unacceptable or unlawful material or remarks, including offensive, abusive or discriminatory comments, threatening, bullying or harassing another person or making excessive or unreasonable demands upon another person. • sexually explicit or sexually suggestive material or correspondence. • false or defamatory information about a person or organisation. • ensure that personal use is kept to a minimum and internet and online communication services is generally used for genuine curriculum and educational activities. Use of unauthorised programs and intentionally downloading unauthorised software, graphics or music that is not associated with learning, is not permitted. • never damage or disable computers, computer systems or networks of the NSW Department of Education and Communities. • ensure that services are not used for unauthorised commercial activities, political lobbying, online gambling or any unlawful purpose. • be aware that all use of internet and online communication services can be audited and traced to thee-learning accounts of specific users.
Acceptable Usage for School Students. Device Details: Description (e.g. Apple iPad 4 White): Serial Number: Date: / / in the presence of: Student name Parent/Caregiver name Student signature Parent/Caregiver signature BYOD Information for Students and Parents and Device Requirements Students may bring to school any mobile electronic technology, including assistive technologies, which are owned by the student, and which has the capability of connecting to the department’s Wi-Fi network. • The device must be intended for educational use. • Students are not permitted to bring dedicated personal gaming devices, mobile phones or devices containing a SIM card. • BYOD is not a mandatory program. School based technology will be available to accommodate students without a device.
Acceptable Usage for School Students. □ I understand that WHS will not be providing technical support for my device. I am responsible for understanding how my device operates and for fixing any issues that arise (i.e. seeking technical support outside of school etc). □ I have read the student responsibilities and agree that I will abide by them. NB: Details regarding specifications and connectivity requirements for student devices can be accessed via the school website. Name of Student: Signature: Parent / Guardian: Signature: Date: BYOD Device Requirements Wireless connectivity: • High schools: The department’s Wi-Fi network installed in high schools operates on the 802.11n 5Ghz standard. Devices that do not support this standard will not be able to connect.
Acceptable Usage for School Students. (PD/2002/0046/V04).
Acceptable Usage for School Students. (PD/200210046N04) applies to the use of the device and internet on the device:
Acceptable Usage for School Students. This document defines the policy for school students of the NSW Department of Education and Communities for the appropriate and acceptable use of internet and online communication services provided by the Department.
Acceptable Usage for School Students. ❒ I understand that Adamstown Public School will not be providing technical support for my device. I am responsible for understanding how my device operates and for fixing any issues that arise (i.e. seeking technical support outside of school etc). ❒ I will treat my own and other’s devices with respect and care. _ Date: / /_ Student name Student signature Signed in the presence of: _ Date: _/ / _ Parent/guardian name Parent/guardian signature
Acceptable Usage for School Students. ❒ I understand that APS will not be providing technical support for my device. I am responsible for understanding how my device operates and for fixing any issues that arise (i.e. seeking technical support outside of school etc). ❒ I will treat my own and other’s devices with respect and care. _ Student name Student signature Signed in the presence of: _ Date: /_ /_ Parent/guardian name Parent/guardian signature Draft written: 12th June 2016 ~ Revised: 12th August 2016 Revised: 6th June 2017, Revised 20th December 2018 Bring Your Own Device program Device Specification Hardware Specification The device must meet all of the following requirements: Form Factor Laptop or convertible device The device must have a physical keyboard attachment with separate keys for A-Z and 0-9 and which physically move when depressed Physical Dimensions Minimum screen size: 9.7” Operating Systems - Microsoft windows 7, Windows 8.1 or newer - Apple Mac OS X 10.8 or newer Wireless Capability Device requires 5GHz 802.11n support This may be advertised as “Dual band wireless”, “802.11abgn”’ “802.11agn”, “802/11ac” or “Gigabit wireless”. Battery Life Advertised battery life of at least six hours Please take special note of the Wireless Compatibility requirements. This is the most difficult requirement to verify yourself for Windows laptops. If you are unsure, please take this document with you to a retailer.
