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Back to HOME > 9SW > PSHCE THE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) IS A DOCUMENT ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO READ, SIGN AND STICK TO. THE COLLGE IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING ITS AUP. YOUR COMMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE READ THE SECTIONS AND COMMENT IN THE DISCUSSION AREA. include component="comments" page="ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR ICT" limit="10" AUP PART 1 INTRODUCTION INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Acceptable Use Policy ICT Vision Statement: The College challenges students to strive for excellence in the use of ICT; it empowers students to use it critically, creatively and constructively.
 * ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR ICT AT DULWICH COLLEGE SHANGHAI**
 * GENERAL COMMENTS HERE.**

ICT Ethos Statement: The College regards the use of ICT as an essential ‘learning tool’ within the classroom and study environment, however, it is crucial that a variety of learning and teaching strategies and activities are offered in order to fulfill the philosophy and objectives of the College. In particular, the effective use of ICT within the College can develop the College objectives given below:

The College Challenges individuals to strive for excellence The College provides individuals with the skills and outlook to live and work in all areas of the globe The College prepares individuals to meet the challenges of an ever‐changing world

All students at Dulwich College Shanghai (DCS) are expected to use technology resources and services in a manner appropriate to the College setting and in keeping with the College Philosophy and Objectives. At all times, DCS staff & students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner, which is cognisant of the rights and feelings of others as well as themselves. As a member of the DCS community due consideration must be given at all times to the impact of one’s actions on other members of our community and the global society in general, when using technology both at home and at College.

AUP PART 2 GENERAL ACCEPTABLE USE General Acceptable Use DCS provides an exceptional standard and supply of educational technology tools. At DCS we believe that students should access technology tools with purpose. To support the appropriate and effective use of DCS technology (resources and services) students and parents are provided with an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). If the internet and other communication technologies (e.g. mobile phone) are used to facilitate misconduct such as harassment or involvement with inappropriate or illegal material, the matter will result in disciplinary action. The school reserves the right to check and monitor student work and/or network activities at any time, and to carry out a comprehensive investigation of any breaches of the College’s Acceptable Use Policy. Breaches of the DCS Acceptable Use Policy will be treated seriously. The maintenance of the physical and emotional safety of the learning environment is our paramount concern. When using DCS Technology (computers, cameras, scanners, printers), students should follow the guidelines below: Respect property – treat it like your own. Keep food and drink away from all equipment. Report any problems or damage to a member of Staff. Please sign for equipment prior to borrowing. Take personal responsibility for any borrowed equipment. Always return equipment to its correct place and/or person. Treat equipment with care. Do not use unnecessary force. Do not borrow equipment for others to use ‐ you are responsible for all equipment taken out.

AUP PART 3 ACCEPTABLE USE OF LAPTOPS A Acceptable Use of Laptops Students with laptop computers will be asked to follow the procedures listed below: o Students are only allowed to bring into College laptops that have been certified by the College and display the official DCS certified logo. This process will enable the College to ensure that all laptops meet our minimum specifications and are ready installed with items including school based software, printing and Internet services. The logo on the laptop will quickly allow teaching and administration staff to identify certified laptops and prevent any non – supervised laptop from being used on the College premises. Any student bringing into College a non‐ certified laptop will be reported to the Director of ICT for appropriate action. o Students must take reasonable precautions to safeguard the physical security of the laptops. When in school the computer should always be under direct control of the student or stored in a secure location. The College will be providing new, more secure lockers for all students next year. Students are responsible for damage or loss to laptops in their care. o The College will install a secure, encrypted wireless network for users. A firewall will be installed to deter external access to the network, and a content filter will be installed to prohibit unauthorised access to undesirable material on the Internet, for example, chat rooms, ‘MSN’ etc. These protective tools will be regularly monitored by staff. Teachers in the classroom will also direct laptop use in the same manner as other teaching resources, such as textbooks, are currently used. It is possible for the teacher to monitor all student laptop use from their own computer, in addition, of course, to circulating normally around the class. Appropriate behaviour will be enforced through technology, but this is secondary to the primary model: motivating our students to make the right decisions.

AUP PART 4 ACCEPTABLE USE OF LAPTOPS B o Students who are granted access to the Internet consent to having their access monitored and recorded, in accordance with applicable laws. Such monitoring and recording will be used to verify compliance with this policy. All messages created, sent or received over the Internet, are the property of DCS and should be considered as public information and not private. The DCS Headmaster, in his sole discretion, may temporarily or permanently disconnect any student from the Internet at any time. o Students will only be granted access to the Internet under the direct supervision of a teacher in the classroom environment or in the Library or Post 16 Study area (for IB students only). It is against this policy to access the internet outside of these areas and to facilitate this the College will not provide any network coverage outside of the main buildings. o Students with laptops should only use them under the direction of the teacher in lessons or in the Library or Post 16 Study facilities (for IB students only). No laptop should be used at break or lunchtimes outside of these areas and students should ensure that their laptop is either secure locked away in their locker or with them in their bag. Staff will refer any student they see with a laptop out at break or lunchtime to a member of the pastoral team. o Various technologies will be in place to ensure that students comply with this policy as well as to protect them from any harmful content or inappropriate content.

Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Using DCS Electronic Resources (College network resources, network storage, shared areas of the network, all school accounts including but not limited to email and StudyWiz) Students are responsible for their actions on the College network and for the contents of all storage areas and accounts. College network resources should only be used for educational purposes. Consideration should be given at all times to the affect your actions have on the rest of the DCS community – students should conduct themselves appropriately and within the guidelines of the ICT Ethos stated above

AUP PART 5 THE AGREEMENT INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Acceptable Use Policy Agreement

ICT Vision Statement: The College challenges students to strive for excellence in the use of ICT; it empowers students to use it critically, creatively and constructively

By signing the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement (AUPA) you acknowledge and accept the conditions and guidelines outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). All students must read and sign the AUPA This form must be returned directly to the Class teacher, or in the case of a new student, to the Admissions Office The Admissions Office will retain this information for future reference The AUPA will remain in effect throughout the duration of your enrolment at DCS

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AGREEMENT

□ I acknowledge that I have read and understood the following points and agree to abide by them. (Please tick box to confirm your acceptance) I understand and agree to follow the conditions outlined in the AUP. I agree to only use technology in College under the direct supervision of staff or in the Library or Post 16 Study area (for IB students) I will read the DCS borrowing policy and accept that I am responsible and accountable for all technology borrowed. I understand that any misconduct/misuse of DCS technology and services may result in suspension of some/all privileges for a given period of time. I will report any damage and breakages of equipment to my teacher and/or ICT Support Staff.

_____ _ __Parent/Guardian Name (please PRINT) Parent/Guardian Signature Date__

_ _____ Student Name (please PRINT) Student Signature Date

___ Student Year and Class