TKA Chrome Code

Principles

• Chromebooks are owned and supplied by TKA and pupils are custodians of them.
• They must be treated with respect and care.
• The main purpose of issuing Chromebooks is to enhance learning and this should be the focus of activities they are used for.
• As much as possible, any personal (non-school related) communication should be done on other devices.
• Emails should be of a professional standard.

Looking after a Chromebook

• When not in use, the Chromebook should be kept in its protective bag.
• Don’t let the Chromebook get wet or leave it outside.
• When using your Chromebook, be sitting down to minimise the chance of you dropping it.
• Keep food and drink away from the Chromebook.
• If you are eating, the Chromebook should be in its bag.
• At lunch time, Chromebooks can be used from  1:15 pm onwards.
• Put a name tag in (or on) the slot on the bag.
• Note down your Chromebook’s number in your planner as well as on a Google Doc (in case you should lose your planner).

Classroom Etiquette

• Chromebooks should be fully charged for the start of each day.
• Chromebooks should be kept in their bags until the teacher gives permission for  them to be taken out and used.
• When out of bags but not in use (for example, when listening to a teacher’s  instructions) the Chromebook lid should be shut.
• When the teacher asks for attention, as well as being silent, hands should be off the keyboard and trackpad/mouse.

Software use

• YouTube should not be used at break and lunchtime; only in lessons as directed by a  teacher.
• Instant messaging should not be used without permission.
• Non-educational games should not be played whilst at school.
• Educational games will need  permission from the teacher in charge at the time.
• If anything is encountered that is upsetting, offensive or inappropriate, then it should  be reported as soon as possible to a member of the teaching staff.