Question 5: Digital Rights and Responsibilities
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ModiselleT@rosebankcollege.co.za
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To
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Independent-Institution-of-Education@college.co.za
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Subject
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Acceptable Use Policy concerning the use of
smart phones at the campuses
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Cell Phone Policy
1.
Background
1.1 Cell phones are vital in
communication, however, it is an accessory and not a necessity.
1.2 The IIE recognises the need to be
in possession of a cell phone, but concerned about the usage thereof.
1.3 The following policy has been
approved to state the rules and regulations and the policy of when using your
phone on the premise is allowed and when it’s not allowable.
2. Legislation
2.1 The Constitution of the Republic
of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996.
2.2 The South African School Act, Act
84 of 1996.
The
legislation was suggested by the Sun Valley Group of School (2014)
3. General
3.1 The college takes no
responsibility of lost electronic devices for learners, staff or visitors
once entered onto the premises.
3.2 All electronic devices (cell phones,
smartphones, laptops, iPad's, etc.), must be turned off and put away during
class, especially during tests, examination and assignment times. However, that means no texting, no surfing
the web, no gaming or answering calls.
3.3 The only device that is allowed is
a real calculator (not a cell phone calculator). However, if caught using any
electronic device, it will be considered as cheating and will result in an
automatic failure.
3.4 Please inform your instructor of
any emergency that would require you to have your cell phone on during that
session.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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