- Anyone who may have occasion to interact with the ICT of the Division will abide by the Division Administrative Procedure for acceptable ICT use as detailed in the Division's Administrative Procedures Manual. This Administrative Procedure applies when using Division-owned and/or User-owned equipment and services.
In summary, the Administrative Procedure states that access to ICT is viewed as a privilege, not a right. You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of ICT etiquette and digital citizenship. These include, but are not limited to, the following:- Behaviour and conduct expectations are generally the same when using technology as they are when not using technology.
- Use electronic information resources in a responsible manner that supports learning and demonstrates exemplary character. Cite sources when using information retrieved online. Plagiarism and copyright infringement are prohibited.
- Be polite. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language or symbols.
- Do not use the Division's or personal ICT for illegal or frivolous activity
- Do not attempt to interfere with the proper operation of Division ICT resources.
- Do not play network intensive games, or use messaging without permission
- Do not download excessively large files
- Do not share accounts and passwords with anyone besides a teacher
- Do not use someone else's account
- Do not access sites or information not suitable for a school environment
- Do not transmit correspondence inappropriate to educational or administrative purposes
- Do not harass other users (e.g., with unwanted messages)
- Do not reveal personal information (yours or others), for example: home addresses, phone numbers, photographs
- Do not participate in any activities that would violate the school handbook procedures
- Do not participate in any other inappropriate use or misuse of Division ICT
- Do report known security problems and/or inappropriate use to the teacher or administration/supervisor
- Only Division approved software may be installed on Division owned equipment
- The Director of Information Technology and Digital Communications must be notified before hardware is installed or modified
- Web pages must be approved by the Principal prior to posting to the school or Division websites
- Division officials will deem what is inappropriate use, and their decision is final. Use of all Division ICT including network and e-mail accounts are monitored, and use of said ICT and accounts implies agreement to such monitoring, even when using user-owned devices. The Division may close an account or prohibit use of its ICT at any time for violations.
- Failure to adhere to these procedures may result in the actions outlined below.
- Criminal prosecution as detailed in the computer crimes and ICT provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Denial of ICT privileges (temporary or permanent)
- Expulsion from a class
- Other penalties or disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by appropriate Division personnel
As a result of these or other actions taken, you may be prevented from completing certain tasks or duties dependent upon access to the Division's ICT.
- The Division does employ filters to restrict access to inappropriate Internet sites containing pornography, websites that are considered threats and streaming services where warranted.
- Division officials may access any files, messages, etc. created or modified on Division ICT.
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