Laptop Programme

The introduction of the laptops into classrooms is in keeping with global best practices in the field of education. Experience has shown that providing access to relevant information when learning is happening deepens students’ understanding. CDNIS also recognizes the importance of technology in the world today and its subsequent obligation to reflect that reality as it prepares students for their futures.

The laptop programme is being implemented by the Learning and Teaching Technologies Department (LTT), the IT Department, the Business Department, and the Technology Implementation Committee.

Complete information about the laptop programme is also available from the LTT website.

For quick reference, here is the Laptop Policy 2010 in a single PDF.

 

2011-12 Laptop order forms.

Laptop Care and Responsible Use Policies

The computing and communication facilities and services provided by CDNIS are for teaching, learning and administration. Students use their laptops to work on assignments, conduct research, and communicate with others for school-related activities.  Students are expected to demonstrate responsible, caring and principled behaviour at all times when using their laptops.  Contravention of the Acceptable Use Agreement will be considered a breach of the school’s behaviour code and the student may be subject to disciplinary action by the school and potential legal action.

Each student is responsible for the care of his or her own laptop.  Damage caused to any student’s notebook due to negligence is not covered by the AppleCare Warranty and may not be covered by personal insurance.

 

Laptop Care Agreement

To demonstrate proper care, I will:

  • Take care of my laptop at all times – I recognize that it is an expensive learning tool and I will treat it with respect and take special care to keep it from being damaged or used inappropriately.
  • Use my laptop on a flat, stable surface
  • Carry my laptop closed
  • Keep food and drink away from my laptop
  • Not insert foreign objects (paperclips, pens, etc.) into the ports (openings) of my laptop
  • Gently close my laptop from the top centre of the screen and place in safe storage when not in use
  • Individualize my laptop and accessories by clearly labelling them
  • Be aware of wires and accessories connected to all laptop
  • Never, leave my laptop unattended anywhere, anytime!
  • Keep my laptop closed and safely stored while on the school bus

The Acceptable Use Agreement is at http://ltt.cdnis.edu.hk/content/acceptable-use-agreement.

 

Responsible Use Agreement

Students are also expected to use their laptops responsibly.  The computing and communication facilities and services provided by CDNIS are for teaching, learning, and administration. Contravention of the Acceptable Use Agreement will be considered a breach of the school’s behavioural code and may involve disciplinary action by the school and potential legal action.

As a ‘Responsible User’, I will:

  • Actively use my laptop for educational and school related activities
  • Secure my laptop at all times and not use anyone else’s notebook
  • Keep my password private and not use anyone else’s password
  • Protect my personal privacy when I am online by not revealing my home address, phone number, or other information of a personal nature
  • Not engage in any malicious activity such as, but not limited to, using another students login details to access their files, change settings or send emails
  • Not record, photograph or post online a teacher or a student without the person’s direct and clear permission
  • Use only appropriate language, pictures, music, videos, etc.
  • Not play violent games at CDNIS
  • Conduct myself appropriately when interacting with others online
  • Respect the copyright of materials and always give credit to sources of information including software, images, music, and video
  • Permit CDNIS staff and my parents/guardians to access my school email account, web pages, and other computer based materials
  • Be responsible for all of my data and will regularly BACK-UP my files
  • Have rights to all applications and files that are on my notebook
  • Not engage in the illegal downloading or distribution of copyright software, nor copy or pass-on software supplied by CDNIS
  • Remove CDNIS-owned software from my laptop when I leave CDNIS
  • Manage my laptop time and find a balance between school work, family life and social life

The CDNIS Responsible Use Agreement and other policies related to the laptop programme can be found here.