CEDow Student Responsible Use of Technology Agreement

As a Parent/Carer and as a CEDoW student, it is important to understand the following:

• The use of technology to access the CEDoW network (including CEDoW-supplied technology as well as personal technology) can be remotely monitored and logged for auditing, forensic data gathering, planning and fault determination.

• If directed to do so by your school's Principal, it is expected that students make the following technology available (including by providing all passwords/passcodes etc. required to ‘unlock’ the device and access to relevant data for auditing purposes):

• CEDoW supplied technology and Personal technology that CEDoW has reasonable grounds to suspect has been used for a school-related purpose or activity (including but not limited to joining the school WiFi; accessing school Gmail, using Google Drives, Google Classroom, Seesaw, Social Media etc.; installing any application-supplied by CEDoW such as MS Office).

• Inappropriate Technology use will result in subsequent actions in line with the school’s behaviour management processes

By opting into this event, you agree to the following, effective from 00:01 AM 1 January 2023 until 11:59 PM on 31 December 2023.

As a student opting into this event, you understand and fully support the expectations of the College in relation to using digital devices and services both at school and, where relevant, outside of school. I have read the student expectations of this policy and I agree to abide by this agreement and always uphold these rules within and outside of school.

As a respectful user, you will:

1. Respect Yourself:

1.1 only access, create, store and/or post material using appropriate language and images that are not hurtful, abusive or offensive and respects their privacy

1.2 understand that technology in CEDoW schools (including the Internet) is for learning-related activities

1.3 acknowledge that my device is a learning tool and only used for learning-related activities whilst at school

1.4 not use my device for recreational gaming whilst at school

1.5 only log in using my username and password, provided by the school and not share my individual login and password details with others

1.6 not bypass or attempt to bypass network or security settings

1.7 treat all technologies and data with respect and due care

1.8 take due care to check the source, accuracy and reliability of any information obtained from the Internet

1.9 promptly report to staff any accidentally accessed inappropriate material

1.10 regularly backup my work to Google Drive and/or other storage media

1.11 adhere to age restrictions for applications and websites

1.12 not use technology to commit legally prohibited offences

2. Respect Others:

2.1 only post material that respects the privacy of students, staff and the wider community including not taking or sharing

photos without permission

2.2 only post material that uses appropriate language that is not hurtful, abusive or offensive

2.3 not use technology to harass, bully, pursue unwanted contact or manipulate others

2.4 not create, access, store or share offensive images, video or audio files

2.5 only use the work of others with acknowledgement or permission

2.6 not access another’s account, folders, files or work

2.7 not reveal personal information such as addresses or contact numbers over the Internet, including their own

2.8 not use another person’s technology without permission

3. Respect Property:

3.1 fully charge my device each evening in preparation for the next school day

3.2 transport and store technology safely and securely

3.3 not use technology outside (playground or walkways) during recess and lunchtime unless specifically directed by a staff member to do so

3.4 take all reasonable precautions to ensure that my device is kept clean and not damaged or lost

3.5 promptly report any damage to technology to the relevant staff