CLIP uses instructional technology as one way of enhancing our mission to teach the skills, knowledge and behaviours students will need as responsible citizens in the global community. 

Students learn collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking in a variety of ways throughout the school day.  In an effort to increase access to those 21st Century skills, CLIP requires students to bring their personal devices and connect them to our public network available on school grounds. Students are expected to follow the responsibilities stated in the ICT Acceptable Use Policy and the present guidelines regarding BYOT.

An important component of BYOT is students’ education about appropriate online behaviours. 

We will review cyber-safety rules with students frequently throughout the course of the school year and will offer reminders and reinforcement about safe online behaviours.  In addition to the rules outlined in these guidelines, students will be expected to comply with all class and school rules while using personal devices.  In a world of digital natives, the use of technology is increasingly a necessity, but also a privilege. When abused, privileges will be removed.

Students are expected to follow these guidelines while on school premises at all times. This includes extracurricular activities (CLIP Clubs, CLIP Teams, CLIP AdvancEd, CLIP Music Centre), school events, and non-residential trips.

For the purpose of this programme, the word “devices” will include laptops, netbooks, iPads, tablets, Digital Pads, and eReaders. 

• Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use of personal devices in the classroom and on specific projects - for research, note taking or text producing.
• Approved devices must be in silent mode while on school campus, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.  Headphones may be used in specific lessons / subjects with teachers’ permission as long as compliant to internal regulations namely those set by directors or the headmaster.
• Devices may not be used to cheat on assignments, quizzes, or tests or for non-instructional purposes (such as making personal phone calls, accessing social networks and/or text messaging during class time).
• Students may not use devices to record, transmit, or post photographic images or video of a person or persons on campus during school hours or during school or after school activities, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.
• Devices may only be used to access computer files on internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum.

• The school’s network filters will be applied to a device’s connection to the internet and any attempt to bypass the network filters is prohibited.
• CLIP is authorised to collect and examine any device that is suspected of causing technology problems or was the source of an attack or virus infection.
• Students and parents should be aware that devices are subject to search by school administrators if the device is suspected of a violation of the student code of conduct.  If the device is locked or password protected the student or parents will be required to unlock the device at the request of a school administrator. If parents decline to accept such search, that specific equipment will not be allowed in school and a different equipment must be brought to school by the student.

Students are prohibited from:

• Intentionally bringing a device on premises that infects the network with a virus, Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide unauthorised access to data or information.
• Processing or accessing information on school property related to “hacking.”
• Attempting to alter or bypass network security policies.

Each student is responsible for their own device and should use it responsibly and appropriately.

The school takes no responsibility for stolen, lost, or damaged devices, including lost or corrupted data on those devices. While school staff will help students identify how to keep personal devices secure, students will be responsible for securing their own devices. CLIP strongly advises parents to arrange suitable insurance for the mentioned devices.

CLIP will, when applicable, promote communication between parents in case of an accident or broken device but will not act as a referee or judge in case of a dispute.

CLIP is not responsible for any possible mobile data charges (GPRS/3G/4G) that might be incurred during approved school-related use.

Students must use the school’s Internet, complying with the school’s approved policy.

The school’s network filters will be applied to a device’s connection to the Internet, and any attempt to bypass the network filters is prohibited.

All users will use the appropriate CLIP Wi-Fi network to access the Internet;

No alternative connections to the Internet may be used on school grounds; devices should not have 3G/4G/5G connectivity enabled.

Students will not physically connect their devices to school equipment without permission from the school.

• Devices must be in silent mode while on the school campus unless otherwise allowed by a teacher. Headphones may be used in specific lessons/subjects with teachers’ permission.
• Devices may not be used to cheat on assignments, quizzes, or tests or for non-instructional purposes (such as accessing social networks and/or text messaging during class time).
• Students may not use devices to record, transmit, or share photos, videos or audio of a person or persons on campus.
• Devices may only be used to access computer files on Internet sites relevant to the classroom curriculum.
• Students will use their own portal/email/Internet/etc. login details and will never share them with others.
• Students will not use their device to knowingly search for, link to, access or send anything that is, without limitation:

1.  Illegal
2. Offensive
3. Pornographic
4. Threatening
5. Abusive
6. Defamatory
7. Considered to be bullying

• Students will not intentionally bring a device on premises that infects the network with a virus, Trojan, or programme designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide unauthorised access to data or information. The students are solely and exclusively responsible for the security of their own devices and for data stored in therein.
• Students will not attempt to alter or bypass network security policies.
• Students must immediately report inappropriate behaviour and inappropriate material to a teacher.

• The device should be portable and light enough to carry around all day.
• The minimum screen size required for educational activities is 10”.
• Educational devices must be charged before school and run on battery power while at school. When not possible due to the device’s characteristics, a charger should be brought to school.
• The device must be able to access a Wi-Fi network.
• The device must have a physical keyboard.
• The device must have a working camera and microphone (in case online learning becomes necessary).
• The device should have sufficient computing power to run all applications needed for the teaching and learning process. This may vary depending on the school year and subject choices.
• Each CLIP student is issued a Microsoft Office 365 account, which provides access to 5 licensed copies of the most current Microsoft Office and to the web browser version of the same software. The student is also provided with an institutional email account and storage space on the cloud.
• The device must be capable of fully running Microsoft Teams or other Video Conferencing software selected by the school.
• The school shall not be liable for the misuse of software or for the use of any unlicensed software/tool.
• Printing from students’ own devices will not be possible at school.
• The use of protective cases and/or carrying bags is highly recommended.
• Educational devices can be used in non-teaching periods in Form 11 and Form 12 as long as students comply with the school’s policies.
• Educational devices can be used in non-teaching periods in Form 10, Form 11 and Form 12 during study leave as long as students comply with the school’s policies.

CLIP reserves the right to block the network to any device suspected of causing technology problems or being the source of an attack or virus infection, and to examine the same. The examination of the device, however, shall only proceed in the presence of the parents.

Students and parents should be aware that any misconduct of this policy may result in a blockage from participation in school activities. School administration reserves the right to take the device from the student if it suspects of any infringement. In such case the device shall only be delivered to the parents.

For safety reasons, all the activities on the Internet, undertaken during school activities, are logged.