I, _________________________ , of Year ___ , understand that the use of learning technology resources at East Ayr State School is a privilege, which involves the acceptance of certain responsibilities. I understand and agree to the following:

• Learning technology includes computers, printers, scanners, digital cameras, internet and e-mail facilities, and other associated electronic and mechanical hardware and software.
• I will not use learning technology resources to access, copy or distribute any material which is controversial, inappropriate or offensive. I will immediately report accidental access to such material.
• I will not download or install any software without the permission of my teacher or the learning technology support staff.
• I will not access the control panel, or make any changes to settings, passwords or configurations, without prior approval.
• I will not directly access the computer file system, or move or delete any files, without prior approval.
• I will use learning technology resources appropriately and legally.
• I will be considerate of other users. I will respect their privacy, and not seek access to files or messages intended for, or belonging to, others.
• I will check outside discs for viruses before use, and I will not attempt to send, transfer or create computer viruses, or be involved with other forms of electronic or physical vandalism.
• I will immediately report any errors, faults or problems with learning technology equipment to the classroom teacher.
• I will not reveal my personal address or phone number, or those of other students or staff, in any electronic communications.
• I will not use the internet or e-mail facility in a manner which could defame, harass, abuse or otherwise offend other internet and e-mail users, individuals or organisations.
• I will not access any inappropriate internet sites.
• I accept that breaching this agreement will result in my losing access to learning technology resources temporarily or permanently, depending on the seriousness of the offence. For more serious matters, further disciplinary action may be taken.