parent and student agreement to policy together on the same form because it promotes discussion and agreement together, and involves both in repsonsibility

All have agreements followed by consequences so it is clear what will happen if any of the agreements are breached.

The expectation that there is no privacy in the use of school computers

Agreement includes being responsible practically for the equipment as well as being responsible in their use socially and morally

think carefully when using information, consider the source and be intellectually and morally rigorous on the internet and with each other

Most include recommendations for parents on computer usage at home.

Get parent AND student signatures.....therefore there is the agreement!!!

make it clear what the expectations and rules are about brining other devices to school - mobile phones, ipod touch, iphone, etc,

sections on:
passwords,
email,
chatting/blogging
audio/video
games
network access
copyright
downloading
internet use
privacy
consequences
stud/parents/staff

Policy needs to include three responsible parties - students, parents & school. Needs to be in plain speak so all understand requirements.

1. Should have student, teacher and parent/visitor roles and responsibilities.
2. Statement about the internet as a privilege
3. Documented process for breaches

Glossary of terms to explain things such as chatting/blogging etc - becomes an educational tool for parents as well

Consequences/removal of privileges to be stated on policy.

Include about mobile phone / cameras web 2.0 types sites

1.Needs to link to cyper bullying policy, i-pod and mobile phone policies seem to be a trend.
2. Insurance and lease options

4. Highlight risks of use and subsequent process if something goes wrong
5. Rationale
6. VELs content - relation to curriculum

Emphasis that laptop is a learning tool.

1. Loss, repair and damage forms
2. parent and student agreement

Match serial numbers to student agreement
Home useage

Social Networking - home use: parent as follower but school recomm. that these are not for students under 13

Options for when things go wrong. Help. Who in school to assist you

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