E-Learning Rules for Students

For all users of the KC4L Learning Platform based on 'Digitalbrain Learning Manager'

You have chosen a Collegiate course, where you will be using E-Learning. When you began the course you signed a student agreement saying you agreed to behave in the ways set out below

This list tells you what we expect of you when using E-Learning

(Note: If a word is in blue, click on it to go to an explanation; click the back button in your browser to return)
1.	As soon as you log-in using your password you have agreed to treat everyone with consideration and behave sensibly
2.	You will have your own email; discussion area; webpage; and an area for your Collegiate Course and Collegiate Communities. You must use all of these for your Collegiate Course activity only
3.	You must attend any session where you are being shown how to use E-Learning
4.	You must agree to check KC4L.net when your teacher tells you. Then you can see what you have to do
5.	www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/implications/3healthandsafetyrev4.shtml Have a look at this BBC bitesize website. This site tells you how to sit comfortably when working at a computer, which is important for your health
6.	If you find anything that uses bad language or offensive images, make sure you tell a teacher or other adult. Be very careful that you do not send anything like this to other people
7.	You are responsible for your password and for your account. You should inform a member of staff if you think your password has been taken or used by others. Any harassment of others of any kind will be considered a serious issue
8.	Do not store any individual file over 250K unless it is part of your course. Any attempt to hack into areas you are not allowed to go will be considered a serious issue
9.	Your use of KC4L.net will be monitored for your safety. Anything that is placed on it can be seen by Teachers and Collegiate Staff
10.	You must respect copyright by saying where you got information or images that you use
11.	You should be ready to discuss work with others using E-Learning, but you must not copy any work
12.	You must keep to the internet and network rules of any location (such as a School or College) where you are using KC4L.net
Note: Improper use can result in you being taken off KC4L.net and could eventually lead to you having to leave the whole course

What the terms mean (A 'glossary')

Term	A description or definition
Copyright	Is about the right anyone has, who produces something original, to control its use by others
E-Learning	Electronic learning; using any communication device to help learning; for example a computer
Firewall	Allows you to control access to your computer from others on the internet and so protect you from viruses and other unwanted intrusions
Hack	Getting to material stored on the system in places you should not go. It is often illegal
KC4L	The website called Kirklees Collegiates for Learning (KC4L)
Learning Platform	The location on the web where E-Learning activity is organised and takes place
Online	Describes when you are connected to the internet

The law on copyright is very complex but some information is given in this link:

http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/copyright_questions

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As a guide:

If you or your School/College/WBLP has bought an item then you are allowed to use it. If you have produced it yourself it is yours to use
In any other case you should get permission by contacting the organisation concerned or seeing if they have any information on their website about it.
Many will allow you to use it, where it is for educational purposes.
Copyright covers anything that someone has produced including computer files, books and performances (such as music). Students should ask a teacher if they are not sure