Rationale

Miling Primary School acknowledges that Internet access provides educational, recreational and cultural resources that are valuable, immediately relevant and easily accessible. There is a need for children to develop values, attitudes and skills for their useful and appropriate use.

Operational guidelines

School Responsibilities

  • Provision of appropriate hardware, software and Internet access so that all staff and students have access to quality information and educational opportunities.
  • Maintenance of the virus-detection/elimination process
  • Teacher supervision of all classroom Internet use
  • Regular collection and supervision by the principal or his/her nominee of details of the school’s Internet log.
  • Educating students as to the use of the Internet including netiquette, copyright, security of student information and protective behaviours.
  • Monitoring of the School Web page and ensuring that written permission is obtained for publication of photos, first names or student work
  • Book marking sites for use by all students

Parent Responsibilities

  • Accepting that educational use of the Internet is a valid and valuable tool for learning
  • Being aware of the school’s Acceptable Use Agreement (available at the school office or on the school website)
  • Signing the Internet Access Agreement at the beginning of each year
  • Encouraging their children to talk about any experiences they have using the Internet and being open to discussion by their children.

Student Responsibilities

  • Signing and obeying the Schools Acceptable Use Agreement (completed at school) (copy available on the School Website)
  • The Internet is to be used to access appropriate curriculum related materials for classroom and school purposes.
  • Students agree to access only those sites that they have been given permission to by teachers
  • If an inappropriate site is accessed accidentally, students will immediately turn off the monitor and notify an adult.
  • Students will not give out personal details such as surnames, addresses or phone numbers of themselves or others, whilst using the Internet or email.
  • If students deliberately breach their contract, then their Internet access will be withdrawn for a period of time deemed appropriate. Parents will be notified if any breaches of contract occur and consulted over withdrawal of privileges
  • Learning acceptable use of the Internet

iPads

  • iPads may be used in the classroom setting only and students will always be monitored when using them
  • The same rules and guidelines apply regarding Internet access
  • All children will need to sign an iPad Acceptable Use Agreement that they will care for the iPads and treat them in an appropriate manner (completed at school) (copy available on the School Website). If a breach occurs, then parents will be notified and consulted over withdrawal of privileges
  • If any child deliberately damages an iPad, the school will invoice parents for the full replacement or repair cost, which may be up to $430.00

Review

  • This Policy will be reviewed every two years by School Staff, before being endorsed by the School Board
  • The school will ensure that the Policy is within Department Guidelines for Internet use in schools and ensure that blocked sites are not being accessed by any staff member.

 

SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSED 2015