ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) SAFETY
Please have a look some tips below:
Googling Yourself
Do you know how much anyone can quickly find out about you and your background just by doing a simple web search? Most people don't know that personal records such as their address, phone number, and sometimes even pictures can be easily accessible to anyone online. While this information may not be harmful, in some situations you could put yourself at risk by not knowing what is out there. For instance, someone only needs to find out your home phone number, and they can find your address and directions to your house just by doing a simple online search. Google yourself regularly to find out which websites and public databases share information about you.
Make the Most out of Your SearchEnter search terms such as your name, email address, home and work address, and phone numbers in avariety of ways to get the most accurate and complete results. Also, putting quotes around your search termstells the search engine to find a specific phrase just how you wrote it. This will make your search more efficient.
You can also pay an outside service like Reputation.com to remove your personal information online. For most people, this kind of service is unnecessary, but keep in mind that it is an option.
Googling Yourself
Do you know how much anyone can quickly find out about you and your background just by doing a simple web search? Most people don't know that personal records such as their address, phone number, and sometimes even pictures can be easily accessible to anyone online. While this information may not be harmful, in some situations you could put yourself at risk by not knowing what is out there. For instance, someone only needs to find out your home phone number, and they can find your address and directions to your house just by doing a simple online search. Google yourself regularly to find out which websites and public databases share information about you.
Make the Most out of Your SearchEnter search terms such as your name, email address, home and work address, and phone numbers in avariety of ways to get the most accurate and complete results. Also, putting quotes around your search termstells the search engine to find a specific phrase just how you wrote it. This will make your search more efficient.
- First name and last name: "Will Bolding”
- First, middle, and last name: “Will Edward Bolding”
- Last name followed by a comma and then your first name: “Bolding, Will”
- Last name followed by a comma, your first name and middle name: “Bolding, Will Edward”
- Street address: “2521 Street Address Lane”
- Phone number (using no spaces or hyphens searches all instances of your number): “9195554444”
- Email address: “[email protected]”
You can also pay an outside service like Reputation.com to remove your personal information online. For most people, this kind of service is unnecessary, but keep in mind that it is an option.
ICT AGREEMENT IN SEKOLAH CIPUTRA
SEKOLAH CIPUTRA UPPER GRADE STUDENT – Internet and Computer Use Agreement
Computers and the Internet are a service provided by the school for the purpose of learning, research, study and skill building, and are not to be used to store, display or access any inappropriate materials.
1. I will be respectful when using technology to communicate with and about members of the Sekolah Ciputra community, whether in or outside the school.
2. I will treat all technology equipment including Smartboards, Mimio, digital cameras and any other digital devices including my own with care and will be responsible while using it.
3. If I don’t know how to use any part of the computer equipment, I will ask for help.
4. I will keep my username and password private (even from my best friends) and I will respect others’ passwords.
5. I will not open, delete, move or modify other people’s files without their permission or interfere with the computer’s operating system.
6. I will use the computer for appropriate learning activities:
a. I understand that I am allowed to search the Internet using safe search engines guided by the teacher.
b. I will only stream video, download files, listen to audio, or use video chat for academic purposes.
c. I will only play educational games that are made available with the teachers’ permission.
d. I will only view, send or display appropriate messages or pictures.
e. I will talk to my teachers or parents if I come across any information or website which makes me feel uncomfortable, or is discriminatory, offensive or illegal.
f. I will not install any software, games or downloaded files onto any school computers.
g. I will not share personal information about myself or anyone else on the Internet. This includes last name, address, phone number, photograph, family information, other students’ information etc.
7. I will regularly check storage devices for viruses.
8. I will print only when I have permission to do so.
9. I will cite the source of the images or text I use in my projects and will respect copyright laws, following the school’s academic honesty guideline.
10. I will communicate with my parents about how I use technology.
11. I will be responsible for any software or antivirus upgrade on my personal laptop.
12. I will be responsible for and take all measures to ensure the safety of my personal laptop.
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________
STUDENT: I have read and will abide by the agreement. I understand that if I break any part of the agreement I will be dealt with according to the school’s Behaviour Code. This may include the removal of my privilege to use the computing facilities.
_____________________
Student’s signature
PARENT: I have discussed these rules with my child, he/she agrees to follow them and I will help him/her to do so.
____________________
Parent’s signature
TEACHER: I have discussed these rules with my students.
____________________
Teacher’s signature
Computers and the Internet are a service provided by the school for the purpose of learning, research, study and skill building, and are not to be used to store, display or access any inappropriate materials.
1. I will be respectful when using technology to communicate with and about members of the Sekolah Ciputra community, whether in or outside the school.
2. I will treat all technology equipment including Smartboards, Mimio, digital cameras and any other digital devices including my own with care and will be responsible while using it.
3. If I don’t know how to use any part of the computer equipment, I will ask for help.
4. I will keep my username and password private (even from my best friends) and I will respect others’ passwords.
5. I will not open, delete, move or modify other people’s files without their permission or interfere with the computer’s operating system.
6. I will use the computer for appropriate learning activities:
a. I understand that I am allowed to search the Internet using safe search engines guided by the teacher.
b. I will only stream video, download files, listen to audio, or use video chat for academic purposes.
c. I will only play educational games that are made available with the teachers’ permission.
d. I will only view, send or display appropriate messages or pictures.
e. I will talk to my teachers or parents if I come across any information or website which makes me feel uncomfortable, or is discriminatory, offensive or illegal.
f. I will not install any software, games or downloaded files onto any school computers.
g. I will not share personal information about myself or anyone else on the Internet. This includes last name, address, phone number, photograph, family information, other students’ information etc.
7. I will regularly check storage devices for viruses.
8. I will print only when I have permission to do so.
9. I will cite the source of the images or text I use in my projects and will respect copyright laws, following the school’s academic honesty guideline.
10. I will communicate with my parents about how I use technology.
11. I will be responsible for any software or antivirus upgrade on my personal laptop.
12. I will be responsible for and take all measures to ensure the safety of my personal laptop.
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________
STUDENT: I have read and will abide by the agreement. I understand that if I break any part of the agreement I will be dealt with according to the school’s Behaviour Code. This may include the removal of my privilege to use the computing facilities.
_____________________
Student’s signature
PARENT: I have discussed these rules with my child, he/she agrees to follow them and I will help him/her to do so.
____________________
Parent’s signature
TEACHER: I have discussed these rules with my students.
____________________
Teacher’s signature
LAPTOP REQUIREMENT
SEKOLAH CIPUTRA Recommended Laptop Requirement. It is not compulsory for students, however regarding with the specification use in Sekolah Ciputra this below specification would be very helpful for students.
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