What about safe internet use?
Appropriate use of the internet service within the College network is closely monitored by a filtering system which allows for inappropriate content blocking by a regularly updated list of categories and sites. The College already has policies in place such as the ICT acceptable use policy to ensure appropriate use of technology and the internet.
IT Acceptable Use Policy
The College monitors usage at school, but who monitors it at home?
When off school grounds, parents have full responsibility of monitoring device usage. This includes internet usage.
Examples of proactive parental device monitoring include:
- encouraging use in a family room and not in the bedroom
- restrict device use at certain times of the evening or weekend
- examine content on the device
- the use of cyber smart web filtering tools
How can students access the internet from home?
Home internet connection is not supplied by Livingstone Christian College. There is no mandated expectation that internet access is available at home. If there is an existing internet provision at home, it is the parents’ choice as to whether the device is connected.
How will data stored on the hard drive be backed up?
Students take responsibility for backing up their own data. Data can be saved to the student’s Office 365 OneDrive. The College recommends that data should be backed up using 'cloud' storage options such as Microsoft Office 365. Be aware that many students have lost assignments on their USB portable drives because the USB has either been lost them or accidentally damaged.
Where do the devices go when not in use?
When not in use, students are responsible for the safe storage of their device. At a minimum the device should be stored in a sturdy protective case. All secondary students are issued with a locker to store their device, school bag and other required equipment.
What about flat batteries? Will students ‘plug in’ in the classrooms?
Students are expected to bring their device fully charged to school each day. The laptop are expected to be fitted with a battery that can last the day. There may be the ability for students to recharge their device in the classroom but this must not be assumed. Students will not be able to leave their device unattended while charging.
Maintenance & Technical problems?
All maintenance of the device is the responsibility of the owner. The College is not responsible for the maintenance or upkeep of a student's device.
The College IT Support team can provide assistance with troubleshooting basic problems and connecting student devices to the college Wi-Fi. Please be aware that the College will not be responsible for fixing problems caused by viruses, spyware/malware, data loss and other issues on a students personal device.
What if the device doesn’t meet the minimum requirements?
Devices that do not meet the minimum requirements will be considered non-compliant. A student will not be given any extensions or exceptions if they are unable to do any of the following due to an issue with a non-compliant device:
- submit an assignment in the format requested by the teacher
- complete class work
- utilise the school's IT service
The College IT staff and teachers will not be required to help with devices that are non-compliant.
What will I use if my device is broken?
The college will have a limited number of laptops that can be loaned out to a student on a short-term basis while their device is being repaired or replaced. A job or case number will need to be provided as evidence that a device is being repaired or replaced before a laptop can be loaned out. Students may loan a laptop for a maximum of 2 weeks.
To request a temporary loan device, the student need to provide the IT department with a letter from their parents explaining that the device is damaged along with evidence that the device is getting repaired or replaced. Once this has been provided they will organise a temporary loan device for the student.