The computer network at EGC is available for student use to enhance learning. Internet access is provided and encouraged. All students have access to computer facilities for online learning. However, students have a responsibility to use the facilities in an appropriate manner.

1. Students using the computing facilities at EGC must

• Log on using their own username and password. 
• Use the computer network for college projects and appropriate purposes as determined by the supervising teacher. 
• Report malfunctions or faults with the computer to their supervising teacher. 
• Ensure that the computer equipment is appropriately cared for. 
• Maintain sufficient printing balance to print assessments as required by their teacher.

2. Students using the computing facilities at EGC must 

• NOT use anyone else’s account but their own. 
• NOT download, create or save any program. 
• NOT play any form of games. 
• NOT use the system for storage of copyright protected audio and video material. 
• NOT alter any settings on the computer (including screen savers and wallpaper). 
• NOT have food or drink in the areas that contain computing equipment.

3. Students accessing the internet through the EGC network 

• Should use the internet only with the approval of a teacher. 
• Must not use the internet to access violent or pornographic publishing or other sites deemed inappropriate by the College. 
• Must not access chat sites, or other sites that link students to unauthorized individuals outside the College. 
• Must not download any programs from the internet (including screen savers or wallpaper). 
• Should make any search as efficient as possible. 
• Must not use the College’s computing facilities for any unlawful purposes.

Breaches of the Student ICT and DET Online Services Agreement:

First time offenders may have their user accounts disabled for a period `of one week. These accounts will be automatically reinstated after this period. 

• Serial offenders may have their user accounts disabled for up to four weeks. Repeat offenders need to make an appointment with the relevant Deputy Principal to get their computer privileges reinstated. 
• The teacher reporting the incident will record all relevant details on SIS and report the student/s to the nominated IT staff member to notify the front office for a letter of concern to be sent home, signed by the IT coordinator. 
• Students’ names will also be recorded on the ‘Banned Students Register’. These guidelines encompass the acceptable usage agreement for all College students. Copyright must be adhered to as stated in DET and National Policy Guidelines.

Email is provided for educational purposes. Use of the system to send spam or as a chat facility will result in restriction of access within the system. Wilful damage of any computing hardware may result in police involvement.

Section85ZE of the Commonwealth Crimes Act states that a person shall not knowingly or recklessly:

a) Use a telecommunication service supplied by a carrier to menace or harass another person; or
b) Use a telecommunication service supplied by a carrier in such a way as would be regarded by reasonable persons as being, in all circumstances, offensive.