Purpose:
To provide for the safe management and effective use of school's internet connection.
Aim:
- To improve student learning outcomes in purposeful, curriculum specific contexts.
- To access appropriate information available on the Internet.
- To enhance the ability of teachers to communicate electronically with other Internet users.
Implementation:
- The safety and privacy of students, staff and other Internet users must be respected. Each class should have a user name and password. Any student who accesses inappropriate material must immediately notify a supervising teacher and shut the screen down.
- A code of conduct applies to all students using the Internet. Students have equal access to the Internet when completing assigned work.
- An Internet contact person is the Assistant Principal and or Principal.
- Only virus free software should be used.
- Normal copyright restrictions must be observed on the Internet.
- Follow Department Internet use policy.
Evaluation:
- This policy has been written in conjunction with the school parent body.
- This policy should be reviewed every three years.