MISS PORTER’S SCHOOL Technology Information 2012-2013 Chapter 1 - Technology @ Porter’s, includes two sections: Cam- Welcome pus Technology and Technology Policies. These sections con- tain general information regarding technology at Porter’s and expectations of use. This includes information regarding whom to contact if you are having technical problems while on campus. Freshman and sophomore New Girls will want to pay particu- lar attention to Chapter 2 - iPads @ Porter’s. This chapter in- cludes sections containing information regarding the iPad pol- icy and requirement for incoming 9th and 10th grade girls. Ad- ditionally, it includes a section on Apps and eBooks that are recommended and required for your various classes. The year ahead will be filled with new experiences and chal- lenges for you. Please know that the Information Technology Every year, Miss Porter’s School welcomes a new class and (IT) department is ready for your arrival and ready to help group of New Girls anxious to begin their Porter’s experience. wherever we can. There is a lot to absorb the first few days that will be impor- tant to your experience and well-being. In an effort to make On behalf of the IT department, it is my pleasure to welcome the transition a little easier, I have created this book to help you to the community. you navigate all of the technology at Porter’s. Sincerely, Porter’s integrates technology in almost all aspects of school life: academic, artistic, athletic, and residential. It is impor- tant for you to not only understand what the school has avail- able for you but also what you will need to be successful in Director of Information Technology this environment. Each chapter of this book will serve as a re- Academic Technology Chair source for you throughout your time at Porter’s. It will be up- Crisp Chair for Information Technology dated as technologies change and as we prepare to welcome future students. i CHAPTER 1 Technology @ Porter’s In order for our students to be able to fulfill the expecta- tion set by our mission statement for “our graduates to shape a changing world,” Miss Porter’s School must prepare them for the future by providing the appropri- ate tools and an abundance of opportunities. Technol- ogy provides an exceptional educational opportunity that is both relevant and essential to our students’ edu- cational experience—at Porter’s and beyond. By integrating technology into our liberal arts curricu- lum, Porter’s affirms our promise to educate young women “to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens.” SECTION 1 General Information Campus Technology All of our academic activities are fully supported by technol- ogy. Porter's has five computer laboratories, including the digi- tal art lab, the language lab, two classroom labs, and the li- brary lab. Computers are placed in classrooms based on the requirements of the department and teacher, with each class- room having at least one computer. Although most students bring their own computers for use in the dorms, the school maintains one computer in each dorm and day student room for student use. HIGHLIGHTS Porter's has a wireless and wired Ethernet network that sup- 1. General plies telephone and data services to every classroom, office, Information and dormitory room. Access to the Internet is via a high capac- 2. Support Services ity, broadband connection. File servers and email services are maintained for communication and the sharing of informa- 3. Department Members tion. All students are given a Porter's email account. A fire- wall and content filtering protect the network. Decisions re- garding filtered content are made through faculty and adminis- trative discussions. 3 Support Services Department Members Miss Porter’s School is pleased to offer support services to our The IT department is comprised of three members to meet the students. Located in the Hamilton building, the Information needs of the entire Porter’s community. The best way to con- Technology (IT) department is available to all student techno- tact the IT department from off campus is to call the main logical issues. school number: 860-409-3600. Porter's School offers on-campus repair services for student’ computers at a rate that is approximately half of what most Director of Information Technology / Academic vendors charge. This means that your computer, whether PC Technology Chair or Macintosh, can be repaired for less and you do not have to take it off campus. If the computer is still covered under war- Karen McKenzie ranty, you can receive help contacting the manufacturer and [email protected] arranging repair. Students must bring the original documenta- Appointed 2003 tion and any disks that come with the computer when pur- chased. Some manufacturers and Microsoft restrict reinstalla- Network Administrator tion of the computer’s software unless you have the original materials. Ken Banks [email protected] On campus, students need only to email or call FLIP (x3547) Appointed 2009 for assistance. Students may also visit the IT department dur- ing the academic day or right after classes. Desktop Support Technician Matt Graham [email protected] Appointed 2011 4 SECTION 2 Computer Network – Acceptable Use Policy Technology Policies Regulations and Guidelines for Email, the First Class Bulletin Board System and Internet Access The Internet is a collection of thousands of interconnected net- HIGHLIGHTS works all over the world. The reliable operation of the Internet and 1. Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy the responsible use of its resources are of common interest and con- cern for its users, operators, and sponsors. The U.S. government a. Privileges provides many of the Internet resources. Furthermore, certain fed- b. Authority of System Administrators eral regulations concern the use of the Internet. Thus, abuse of the c. Regulations & Requirements system becomes a Federal matter. d. Copying of Materials The Internet offers access to vast, diverse, and unique educational e. Privacy resources.With this access also comes the availability of material f. Network Etiquette that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. The school firmly believes that the Internet’s g. Prohibited Activities value far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material h. Computer Viruses that is not consistent with the educational goals of Porter’s. i. Security Privileges j. Vandalism Users of the Internet-based electronic mail (email), First Class Bul- k. Violations letin Board System (BBS) and other network/Internet resources l. Indemnification (the “Porter’s Network”) must realize that they are using a service provided by Miss Porter’s School as part of the educational process. m. Disclaimer This service is a privilege, not a right, and places a responsibility on 2. Inappropriate Computer Use all users of the network.The system administrator, student council, 3. Use of Social Networking Websites or school administrators at their discretion may revoke this privi- lege temporarily or permanently. 5 Authority Of System Administrators the system administrator(s) on any school-owned computer System administrators may read and intercept any electronic is prohibited. mail passing through the system and verify the contents of a • The unauthorized reproduction, modification, or distribu- user’s directory. Email or files may be read by administrators tion of copyrighted material may constitute copyright in- who may revoke accounts and modify a user’s access at their fringement under 17 U.S.C. § 107 of the United States Code discretion. if such use is not for the nonprofit purposes of teaching, re- Regulations & Requirements search, or scholarship. The use of a Porter’s Network account must be solely for edu- • Copying and using software without a license is forbidden. cational and research purposes. Use of another organization’s The use and transferal of stolen software is a Federal of- network or computing resources must comply with the rules fense. of that organization. The Porter’s Network must not be used for purposes that are prohibited in any medium. Email ac- Privacy counts can be used for normal communications as you would • Email is not private. People who operate the system have ac- use a telephone. cess to all email. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities. Messages relat- Copying Of Materials ing to or in support of illegal activities or language stating or Copyright laws must be carefully observed. This applies to soft- suggesting violent intent may be monitored by government ware, papers or reports, images, and all written messages. agencies and could result in arrest and prosecution. • Plagiarism - representing another’s work as one’s own - is • Passwords must be kept secret. Only the person to whom it forbidden. Stealing other people’s work is forbidden. All pho- is assigned may use a user name and password, and that in- tos, video, or text used for educational purposes must be ac- dividual is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of curately credited. the password. Only the system administrator may grant ex- ceptions to this rule. • Pirating of software may result in the loss of the user’s ac- count. • Users may not attempt to gain access to other users’ ac- counts. • Commercial software may not be stored or transferred on the system. Loading any software without the approval of 6 • Users must properly log off the computer system when they • On the Internet, using all capital letters indicates shouting have finished sending or checking mail. Taking advantage of and should only be used to highlight an important point or a student or faculty member who inadvertently leaves a com- to distinguish a title or heading. puter without logging out is no different from entering an un- Sarcasm and humor should be used with care.