THE FAIR USE POLICY ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE PSHS MAIN CAMPUS

(July 1 Draft)The Fair Use Policy is premised on two principles:(1)

empowering

our students to use current generation electronic devices to maximize theirproductivity and learning, and(2)

holding them responsible

for their possession of the device and its proper use in theright places and timesFurthermore, the Fair Use Policy builds on the existing guidelines for electronic gadgets while expandingit to cover the use of

convergent devices

, particularly mobile smart phones, which blurs the line betweenthe conventional mobile phone and a small handheld computer. The policy also provides for a streamlinedprocess in registering devices, making it simpler for our students to do the tasks assigned them.

TERMS OF THE POLICY

The following devices are allowed in campus under the following terms:a.

FREE POSSESSION.

These are the devices that students can freely own and require noregistration or permit in order to bring to campus. The only device in this category is the

mobile phone

though it is understood

that the primary purpose of the device is forcommunication only. For guidelines on phones with Internet, entertainment, and/or appcapability, see guideline #2 on Convergent Devices.b.

REGISTERED DEVICE.

These are the devices that are allowed for free academic use.Students only need to register once for them to use these devices freely in campus. Thedevices in this category include (1) laptops and tablets for the 3

and 4

years, and (2)cameras for the Photography elective. Fill out the DEVICE REGISTRY FORM available atthe DISCIPLINE OFFICE. Upon submission of the form, you may start bringing your deviceon the next day after approval.

PERMITTED DEVICE.

These are the devices that are allowed for free academic use for alimited amount of time that is contingent on a class activity or project. The devices in thiscategory include (1) laptops and tablets for the 1

and 2

years, (2) still and video cameras,(3) sound systems, (4) printers and scanners, and (5) any device certified as required ornecessary by a subject teacher for a particular project. Fill out the OBJECT PERMIT FORMavailable at the DISCIPLINE OFFICE. Upon submission and approval of the form, you maystart bringing your device on the next day after approval.d.

TOLERATED DEVICE.

These are the devices which students can bring

at their own risk

for they are used for mostly personal entertainment purposes. The only device in this categoryis the portable MP3 player (ie. the iPod), and its use is a privilege and tolerable only incertain times and places. It has to be noted however, that some of these devices can have alegitimate academic use. For guidelines on music players with Internet, entertainment, and/orapp capability, see guideline #2 on Convergent Devices.

GUIDELINES ON CONVERGENT DEVICES.a.

Owners can freely use these devices for offline academic use in public spaces at alltimes.

Offline academic use include, but are not limited to, using dictionary apps, calculatorand conversion apps, watching videos required for class, taking down notes, reading e-books,and reviewing PDFs and presentations. Sync and upload the necessary files and informationbefore coming to school.

Owners can freely use these devices for online academic use (via mobile Internet) underthe direction, supervision and instruction of the teacher.

Online academic use include, butare not limited to, browsing websites, sending files for group collaboration, syncing atlasesand maps, downloading apps useful for class, etc.

In the classroom, your teachers will have the final say as to the appropriateness of usingthe device for class.

Different subjects will have different needs. Consult your teacher on theproper use of electronic devices in class. Seek permission before using your phone to takedown notes, take pictures, and record lectures. The Discipline Office will stand by thepolicies of your teachers in the classroom.

Listening to music on your device (through earphones only) is considered personalentertainment use and is tolerated in public spaces before 7:30am, during the 11:10 to12:50 lunch break, and at 3:30 after classes end.

As long as you are in campus

, you areprohibited from playing videogames, viewing lewd and scandalous material, and any otheracts in which your device can be an accessory in committing a major offense.

VIOLATING THE FAIR USE POLICY.

The following are violations of the Fair Use policy.

Personal entertainment use outside of the allowable times.b.

Unauthorized or unsupervised use of mobile Internet (WAP, GPRS, 3G).c.

Use or possession of an unauthorized (through Registry or OPF) device.d.

Violating the ICT use policies set by the teacher.e.

Using your device to violate or infringe upon the DOST ICT usage policy.Moreover, all other offenses stated in the student handbook wherein your device can be an

accessory

to the offense is also considered a violation of Fair Use terms. Students will be bothpenalized for violating the Fair Use policy

and

for the corresponding offense committed. Suchoffenses are on pages 41 to 43 of the Student Handbook and include but are not limited to:

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

which includes cheating, plagiarism, leakage, anddistribution of prohibited materials during tests.

DISRESPECT FOR OTHERS

which includes blackmail, bullying, extorting,intimidating, coercing, and provoking others.