All secondary school students will receive an iPad (Grades 6-18) or MacBook Air (Grades 9-12) at the start of the new school year. These devices are part of AISL's 1:1 Mobile Device Learning Program and are provided for the purpose of supporting the educational mission of the school. The school’s goal in providing these devices is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, research, creativity, communication, increased productivity, and mobile learning.
Use of these technologies is a privilege that carries responsibility and behavioral expectations consistent with all school rules and policies, including but not limited to those stated in this handbook. It is understood that members of the AISL community will use all types of computing devices and the school’s network in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner at all times.
AISL retains sole right of ownership of the devices and related equipment. These devices will be issued to students according to the guidelines set forth in AISL Acceptable Use Policy. AISL retains the right to collect and/or inspect these devices at any time, and to alter, add, or delete installed software or hardware.
More information on AISL's 1:1 Mobile Device Learning Program will be made available in the Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines document that will be circulated at the start of the school year. More information can also be found on the school’s website.
Families will be billed for the repair or replacement of devices that are lost or damaged due to negligence. Accidental breakage may be covered by the school’s insurance policy. In order to be eligible for insurance coverage, any damage must be reported to the technology department within 24 hours. The technology director will investigate any breakages and determine whether it was caused by accident or negligence. The decision of the technology director is final in these matters.
These devices are not insured for travel outside of the country and, as such, will be collected for updating and inspection during all long school holidays. The device, protective cover, and all charging and ancillary equipment must be returned to the technology office when the student withdraws from school.
The use of all electronic resources is a privilege that involves specific responsibilities to be demonstrated by all users. The Acceptable Use Procedures must be read and signed by all AISL students each year.
The technology resources services at AISL (laptops, iPads, network, cameras, printers, email, etc.) are designed to directly support and enhance the instructional program. They also strengthen and enrich communication between and among all AISL students and faculty. By using AISL technology resources and services students will be held accountable to this policy.
Conditions:
Grade 6 - 8 students may not be on their device during break or lunch unless they are inside a classroom supervised by a teacher.
The viewing or distribution of information or material that is obscene, pornographic, or derogatory to others will not be tolerated.
All forms of cyberbullying are unacceptable.
Streaming/Downloading large media files for non-instructional use during school hours are forbidden.
Users of AISL technology resources and services are personally responsible for compliance with Zambian law.
AISL technology resources and services may not be used for private gain or for political activities unless otherwise sanctioned.
AISL will reasonably ensure personal data is secured.
AISL reserves the right to monitor and investigate any data on the AISL network to ensure maximum educational availability of AISL resources and services. ALL users are subject to the AISL Privacy Policy.
Students may not record video, audio, or still pictures of any student or staff member without their express permission. Exceptions can be made for individuals who are in a larger group being filmed or photographed (e.g. as part of a larger audience) for official school-related purposes as long as an individual is not singled out. Use of unauthorized pictures, video, or audio to embarrass, harass, or ridicule someone will be considered at least a Level 2 offense.
AISL students who feel that they have been the victims of misuse of technology should not erase the offending material and immediately report the incident to a teacher or school administrator. All reports of harassments in cyberspace will be investigated fully.