Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Technology is a huge part of how we learn - from your Personal Learning Device to platforms like Student Learning Space (SLS) and Google Classroom.

To make sure everyone can learn effectively and stay safe online, here are some guidelines on using our school's tech resources responsibly.

This covers everything from your devices and school equipment to your accounts and the school.

1. You should not attempt to access data, system and information that you are not authorised to. 

2. You are reminded that the use of learning devices and school’s EdTech resources should solely be for the purpose of learning. 

3. You are responsible for your PLD. In the event of loss or theft of the device, you must make a police report and report the matter to the school. 

4. In order to have a positive learning experience, you should ensure that your PLD is fully charged before bringing it to school.  You should bring your PLD home daily.  No one should be seen using their charger to charge in school.

5. During curriculum time, devices are to be used only when working on tasks/activities assigned by the teachers.

6. When teachers need to get attention from the students, screen on your PLD should be facing down.

7. You are reminded to keep your PLD updated by installing the relevant patches and updates when being prompted by the system.

8. All PLDs are installed with a Device Management Application (DMA) to support a safe and conducive learning environment.  You should not attempt to bypass the DMA. 

9. You are responsible for regularly backing up your learning materials in your PLD to prevent data loss. 

10. You should interact with others in a respectful and responsible way. You should not post online remarks that are 

• racially and/or religiously insensitive,

• vulgar and/or offensive, or

• hurtful to others.

11. You should not use any devices to

• store, modify, create or share content (e.g. documents, presentations, pictures and videos) that is inappropriate (e.g. indecent, pornographic, defamatory, hurtful to self or others).

• make threats, cause harassment or embarrassment, impersonate or intimidate others.
  
  

12. You should not use MOE/school-deployed ICT system accounts for any commercial activities (e.g. buying and selling of goods and services).

• Non-compliance with the above will lead to disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.

15. You must ensure that you meet the minimum age requirement specified in each AI tool's age restrictions before using it.

16. If the use of AI is permitted, you should acknowledge the use of AI in weighted assessments and homework as instructed by your teacher.

17. You are to practice academic integrity and be responsible for your own learning when using AI.  Understand that you are ultimately short-changing yourself if you pass off other’s work as your own.

18. You should report any incidents (e.g. unusual device behaviour or inappropriate use of devices), to the school. 

19. You are reminded to develop online safety habits.  This includes not disclosing personal access credentials (e.g. MIMS password, PLD passcode, etc.), sensitive personal data (e.g. home address, passwords) online or on AI platforms, verifying credibility of online content before sharing, avoiding clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files, and being cautious when interacting with others online (e.g. on social media) by not engaging with strangers.

20. You should exercise caution regarding the limitations of AI tools, including potential inaccuracies / fabricated responses, inherent biases and outdated information.

21. You are reminded to balance screentime with other activities including physical exercise and face-to-face social interactions. 

22. You should avoid excessive use of your devices outside learning hours.

23. You should take regular breaks to rest your eyes and mind.

24.You are reminded to practice good sleep hygiene by not using your devices one hour before bedtime.