Acceptable User Policy with AI
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Gan Eng Seng School taps on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a teaching and learning tool which fosters the development of Gessians’ key digital skills so that you can be imbued with the necessary skills for the future world of study and work. The school goal is to empower Gessians to make your PLD and internet experiences safe and responsible.
In addition, you are reminded to observe the guidelines stated in this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on the use of your Personal Learning Device (PLD) and the school’s ICT resources. ICT resources include the following, but are not limited to, MOE/school-deployed ICT system accounts, the device management application (DMA) and school’s internet network
A. Personal Responsibility for Devices
1. You are responsible for your PLD. The school will not be held responsible for any damage, theft or loss of your device. In the event of loss or theft of the device, you must make a police report and report the matter to the school through your form teachers or email to gess_it_helpdesk@moe.edu.sg.
B. Proper Usage of Device
2. You are reminded that the use of the PLD and school’s ICT resources should solely be for the purpose of learning.
3. You will not attempt to access data, systems or information that you are not authorised to access.
4. To have a seamless learning experience, you will ensure that your PLD is fully charged before bringing it to school. You are not allowed to charge your PLD in the classroom, which includes times when the battery level of your PLD is low after curriculum usage.
5. Your PLD is installed with the Device Management Application (DMA) software. When enrolled, the software will manage your device usage based on settings determined by the school. You will not attempt to uninstall or de-enroll yourself from the software. Any violation might lead to disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.
6. During curriculum time, devices are to be used only when working on tasks/activities assigned by the teachers.
7. When teachers need to get students' attention, you will ensure that the screen on your PLD is facing down. You will adhere to the following:
‘Screen down’: Put the screen facing down and pay full attention to the teacher
‘Screen up’: Continue with the learning activity on the device
8. For any password issues such as not being able to access school wireless network, you will inform your Form Teachers, alert the ICT manager at gess_it_helpdesk@moe.edu.sg or use the online Request Form provided on the school’s website.
9. You are not allowed to use your PLD for personal activites such as gaming and engaging on social media platforms is strictly prohibited during curriculum hours.
C. Emergency Loan of Device/ICT Resource
10. You are responsible for any resource/device that is borrowed from the school for the duration of the loan. You will bear the cost of damage, theft or loss due to negligence and face disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.
11. You may only borrow a school-owned device if your PLD is undergoing repair and maintenance, and this is subject to the availability of school-owned devices.
12. You will return any loaned device by 4.30 pm and/or after your final lesson of the day to minimise the risk of loss, theft or damage due to mishandling.
13. You are not allowed to bring the loaned device home unless special permission has been granted in advance.
D. Usage of Accounts
14. You are responsible for the security of your account IDs and passwords. All account IDs and passwords must not be shared with anyone.
15. You will need to change your password every 12 months. Failure to do so will be considered negligence on your part.
16. You will not use your account for any illegal or unethical activities. These include posting online remarks that are racially and religiously insensitive, vulgar, offensive, disruptive to public order and/or intentionally meant to cause emotional distress/harm to others.
17. You will interact with others in a respectful and responsible way.
18. You will not use your device to
a. store, modify, create or share content (e.g. documents, presentations, pictures and videos) that is inappropriate (e.g. indecent, pornographic, defamatory, hurtful to self or others).
b. make threats, harass, embarrass, impersonate or intimidate others.
19. You will not use MOE/school-deployed ICT system accounts for any commercial activities (e.g. buying and selling of goods and services).
E. Privacy and Safety
20. You must be mindful of the need to protect your privacy online.
21. You should not reveal personal details (e.g. phone number, home address, NRIC, passwords or passwords of other people) online.
22. If you inadvertently access a website that contains obscene, pornographic, or other offensive material, you will notify a trusted adult (e.g. parents or teachers) immediately.
23. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, is an act of vandalism and you will be subjected to disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.
24. In the event that the situation poses an immediate security threat to the ICT resources or other external systems, the school will disconnect your device from the school’s network and/or disable your account.
F. Intellectual Property
25. You will not access, download, copy or share any copyrighted materials (such as pictures, videos, music) without explicit permission from the owner.
26. You will not own, copy or share software in an unauthorized or illegal manner.
G. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
27. You must ensure that you meet the minimum age requirement specified in each AI tool's age restrictions before using it.
28. If the use of AI is permitted, you should acknowledge the use of AI in weighted assessments, classwork and homework (including HBL Day assignments).
29. You are to practice academic integrity and be responsible for your own learning when using AI. Understand that you are ultimately short-changing yourself if you pass off others' work as your own.