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Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. (n.d.). Information and communication technololgy (ICT) capability. Retrieved from:  http://v7-5.australiancurriculum.edu.au/GeneralCapabilities/Pdf/ICT

Australian Federal Police. (n.d.). Social Medial Reputation Management. Retrieved from  http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/sites/thinkuknow.org.au.site/files/Factsheets/SocialMediaReputationManagement2014.pdf

Bang, Y., Lee, D.-J., Bae, Y.-S., & Ahn, J.-H. (2012). Improving information security management: An analysis of ID–password usage and a new login vulnerability measure. International Journal of Information Management, 32(5), 409–418. doi:10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2012.01.001

Creative Commons Australia. (n.d.). Creative Commons Australia. Retrieved from http://creativecommons.org.au/

LastPass. (2016). LastPass [Computer Software]. Retrieved from https://lastpass.com/

NSW Department of Education. (2006). Online communication services: acceptable usage for school students. Retrieved from https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/general/accep_use/PD20020046.shtml?level=

ThinkUKnow. (n.d.). ThinkUKnow.org.au. Retrieved from http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/

ThinkUKnow. (n.d.). ThinkUKnow.org.au. Retrieved from http://thinkuknow.org.au/youth/

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ICT Capability Learning Continuum: Apply digital information security practices (ACARA, n.d. p. 5)

Resource type: Software

URL: https://lastpass.com/

Platform: Any web-browsing device. Note: Syncing between devices requires an upgrade to a Premium account

Cost/Licensing: Free (basic license)

Age group suitability: 15 years and up

Description and Evaluation:
LastPass is a password management software, i.e. stores, recognises and auto-fills digital password fields on a digital device. With the plethora of internet sites requiring account setup and password allocation, it is essential for students to understand and use appropriate digital security practices. The practice of password reuse has been largely attributed to the difficulty in memorizing multiple passwords (Bang, Lee, Bae & Ahn, 2012).  LastPass could be introduced to students as a possible tool for applying password security practices.  The basic (free) option provides an exceptional level of security to the management of multiple passwords. It is essential to personally protect the master password, as it is encrypted in a way that not even the LastPass technical team can decipher.  Purchasing a premium licensing would allow for syncing between multiple devices.

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LastPass is one of the applications our teams come looking for, we no longer need to promote it, and that's why adoption is over 70%. It's an easy win for the security team and its easy for the employees to create and manage complex passwords that they don't need to remember.

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#1 Password Manager & Vault App with Single-Sign On & MFA Solutions - LastPass

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Go beyond saving passwords with the best password manager! Generate strong passwords and store them in a secure vault. Now with single-sign on (SSO) and adaptive MFA solutions that integrate with over 1,200 apps.

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ICT Capability Learning Continuum: Applying personal security protocols (ACARA, n.d. p. 5)

Resource type: Website

URL: http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/

Platform: Any web-browsing device

Cost/Licensing: Free
Age group suitability:   Targeted at parents, carers and teachers.  A sister-site www.thinkuknow.org/youth is suited to ages 11-17years.

Description and Evaluation:
ThinkUKnow is cyber safety website established by the Australian Federal Police which provides an extensive range of cyber-safety education resources for parents and teachers. The resources are aimed at improving awareness and understanding of cyber issues that risk personal identity, privacy and emotional safety. Subject-specific pdf documents could be used as reference documents for personal security protocols with ICT, e.g. the Social media reputation management guide.

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ThinkUKnow is a partnership between Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and is delivered in collaboration with the New South Wales Police Force, Northern Territory Police, Queensland Police Service, South Australia Police, Tasmania Police, Western Australia Police and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia

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ICT Capability Learning Continuum: Recognise intellectual property (ACARA, n.d. p. 5)

Resource type: Website

URL: http://creativecommons.org.au/

Platform: Any web-browsing device

Cost/Licensing: Free

Age group suitability: Secondary-school age (due to complexity of content)

Description and Evaluation:
Creative Commons is a website which provides information and access to copyright licensing for creative work.  With the practice of using, creating and sharing digital content as part of school and out-of-school activities, Creative Commons provides a free and simple way of applying creative rights and releasing material with clear boundaries on what a user can or cannot do with it.  While it can provide an important functional role to students when creating and uploading digital material, there is considerable merit in the Creative Commons website providing a platform and system which can be studied by students in order to better understand legal obligations regarding the ownership and use of digital products.

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CC Australia - Connecting Australia to the commons

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Resource 4: Online Communication Services: acceptable usage for school students (Policy)

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Resource 4: Online Communication Services: acceptable usage for school students (Policy)

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ICT Capability Learning Continuum: Apply digital information security practices; Apply personal security protocols (ACARA, n.d. p. 5)

Resource type: Online document

URL: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/general/accep_use/PD20020046.shtml?level=

Platform:  Any web-browsing device

Cost/Licensing: Free

Age group suitability:  All ages

Description and Evaluation:
This document is a NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) policy outlining appropriate and acceptable use by students of Department-provided internet and online communication services.  This resource has been chosen for its explicit instructions for responsible use of ICT use in NSW schools.  This document should be made readily available to students and referred to regularly by teachers.  I would like to see this updated with expectations regarding conduct in a BYOD classroom environment, whereby online access it with a personal device but using school ICT networks.

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Outlines appropriate and acceptable student use of internet and online communication services provided by the department.

1.Objectives - Policy statement

1.1

The internet provides an opportunity to enhance students' learning experiences by providing access to vast amounts of information across the globe. Online communication links students to a collaborative learning environment and is intended to assist with learning outcomes. Today's students are exposed to online communication tools and the internet in their community. They have the right to expect secure access to these services as part of their learning experiences.

1.2

Use of the internet and online communication services provided by the department is intended for research and learning and communication between students and staff. Access to internet and online communication tools at school will assist students to develop the information and communication skills necessary to use the internet effectively and appropriately.

1.3

Responsible use of the services by students, with guidance from teaching staff, will provide a secure and safe learning environment.

1.4

Students using internet and online communication services have the responsibility to report inappropriate behaviour and material to their supervisors.

1.5

Students who use the internet and online communication services provided by the department must abide by the conditions of acceptable usage. They should be made aware of the acceptable usage policy each time they log on.

1.6

Students should be aware that a breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action in line with their school's discipline policy.

2.Audience and applicability

2.1

This policy applies to all school students located at NSW public schools who access internet and online communication services within the department network and from any external location.

3.1

This policy document takes account of the Memorandum Student Access to the Internet of 18 July 1997 and the Memorandum DN/04/00215 - Review by Schools of their Student Access to the Internet Policies.

3.2

This policy document should be read as consistent with school discipline, child protection, anti-discrimination and anti-racism policies.

3.3

4.Responsibilities and delegations

4.1

Access and Security

Students will:

not disable settings for virus protection, spam and filtering that have been applied as a departmental standard.

ensure that communication through internet and online communication services is related to learning.

keep passwords confidential, and change them when prompted, or when known by another user.

use passwords that are not obvious or easily guessed.

never allow others to use their personal e-learning account.

log off at the end of each session to ensure that nobody else can use their e-learning account.

promptly tell their supervising teacher if they suspect they have received a computer virus or spam (i.e. unsolicited email) or if they receive a message that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

seek advice if another user seeks excessive personal information, asks to be telephoned, offers gifts by email or wants to meet a student.

never knowingly initiate or forward emails or other messages containing:

a message that was sent to them in confidence.

a computer virus or attachment that is capable of damaging recipients' computers.

chain letters and hoax emails.

spam, e.g. unsolicited advertising material.

never send or publish:

unacceptable or unlawful material or remarks, including offensive, abusive or discriminatory comments.

threatening, bullying or harassing another person or making excessive or unreasonable demands upon another person.

sexually explicit or sexually suggestive material or correspondence.

false or defamatory information about a person or organisation.

ensure that personal use is kept to a minimum and internet and online communication services is generally used for genuine curriculum and educational activities. Use of unauthorised programs and intentionally downloading unauthorised software, graphics or music that is not associated with learning, is not permitted.

never damage or disable computers, computer systems or networks of the department.

ensure that services are not used for unauthorised commercial activities, political lobbying, online gambling or any unlawful purpose.

be aware that all use of internet and online communication services can be audited and traced to the e-learning accounts of specific users.

4.2

Privacy and Confidentiality

Students will:

never publish or disclose the email address of a staff member or student without that person's explicit permission.

not reveal personal information including names, addresses, photographs, credit card details and telephone numbers of themselves or others.

ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained by not disclosing or using any information in a way that is contrary to any individual's interests.

4.3

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Students will:

never plagiarise information and will observe appropriate copyright clearance, including acknowledging the author or source of any information used.

ensure that permission is gained before electronically publishing users' works or drawings. Always acknowledge the creator or author of any material published.

ensure any material published on the internet or intranet has the approval of the principal or their delegate and has appropriate copyright clearance.

4.4

Misuse and Breaches of Acceptable Usage

Students will be aware that:

they are held responsible for their actions while using internet and online communication services.

they are held responsible for any breaches caused by them allowing any other person to use their e-learning account to access internet and online communication services.

the misuse of internet and online communication services may result in disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, the withdrawal of access to services.

5.Monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements

5.1

Students will report:

any internet site accessed that is considered inappropriate.

any suspected technical security breach involving users from other schools, TAFEs, or from outside the NSW Department of Education.

5.2

Students should be aware that:

their emails are archived and their web browsing is logged. The records are kept for two years.

the email archive and web browsing logs are considered official documents.

they need to be careful about putting their personal or sensitive information in emails or on websites.

these records may be used in investigations, court proceedings or for other legal reasons.

Director, Learning Systems, (02) 9266 8951.

Document history and details

Approval date

29/05/2006

Approving officer

Deputy Director General Schools

Implementation date

03/06/2006

Web publication date

29/04/2016

Superseded documents

This document supersedes the Memorandum to Principals 97/011 (S.010) Student Access to the Internet. This document updates and, where possible, supersedes existing school policy for student Internet and email use. Existing student access to the Internet policy that is specific to a school and is not covered by this policy should be retained.

It is the responsibility of the user to verify that this is the current and complete version of this document, located at:
https:/ / www.det.nsw.edu.au/ policies/ general_man/ general/ accep_use/ PD20020046.shtml

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1.Objectives - Policy statement 1.1 The internet provides an opportunity to enhance students' learning experiences by providing access to vast amounts of information across the globe. Online communication links students to a collaborative learning environment and is intended to assist with learning outcomes. Today's students are exposed to online communication tools and the internet in their community.