Common use of Software and File Management General Information Clause in Contracts

Software and File Management General Information. a. Laptops come with a standard pre‐loaded software image. This image may not be altered by students or parents. b. Do not remove any software or change computer settings, unless directed by school staff. c. Software applications may be installed by members of the MTPS technology services department. d. The software installed by MTPS must be left in usable condition by users of the laptop. e. Do not change the computer name. f. Do not remove or change operating system extensions. g. Do not attempt to circumvent any security restrictions or security settings on the computer. h. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data deleted due to re­imaging or maintenance performed on the laptop. i. Periodic software updates will automatically install on the laptops as they become available. The MooreNet Acceptable Usage Agreement states that students are expected to comply with ethical‐use guidelines and abide by the federal copyright laws. Music, videos, and games may not be downloaded, installed, or saved to the hard drive. Music and games can be disruptive during class and may not be used in school unless the student has permission from the teacher for an educational project. Do not delete any folders or files that you did not create or that you do not recognize. Deletion of files could interfere with the functionality of the laptop. a. Students are expected to use their MTPS Google account (@▇▇▇▇.▇▇) and Google Drive to save school­related files. b. Students may use the “My documents” folder as well as the computer’s desktop for temporarily saving files, but note that those locations are NOT backed up and files saved there WILL BE LOST if the laptop needs to be reimaged and MAY BE LOST if technical staff need to troubleshoot the computer. c. Students’ “P­drive” on the MTPS computer network may be used for saving files, but note that the P­Drive is NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE INTERNET so files saved there will not be accessible from home. d. The use of thumbdrives or other external storage media is not recommended. The laptop is equipped with a standard screensaver and wallpaper which should not be modified. Students will log in using their assigned usernames and passwords. Students will not share their password with others. Sound will be muted at all times at school unless permission is granted. Headphones can be used in class with given permission from the teacher. a. Help conserve our instructional resources by using “print preview” or digital transmission of work when possible. b. Student will be able to utilize one or more common­area printers in the school during the school day. Appropriate school printers will be automatically installed and available on the laptop. c. If students have a printer at home, they may plug it into the laptop and attempt to use it for printing, but at­home printing functionality is NOT GUARANTEED NOR SUPPORTED by MTPS.

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Sources: 1:1 Laptop Program Student Guidelines Agreement

Software and File Management General Information. a. Laptops come Devices are provided with a set of standard pre‐loaded pre-loaded software imageand software configuration. This image The provided software and configuration may not be altered by students or parents. b. Do not remove any software or change computer settings, unless directed by school staff. c. Software applications may be installed by members of the MTPS technology services department. d. Some software applications may be made available to students to install through a self-service system if they have a need for that non-standard software. e. The software installed by MTPS must be left in usable condition by users of the laptopdevice. e. f. Do not change the computer name. f. g. Do not remove or change operating system extensions. g. h. Do not attempt to circumvent any security restrictions or security settings on the computer. h. i. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data deleted due to re­imaging re-imaging or maintenance performed on the laptopdevice by MTPS staff. i. j. Periodic software updates will automatically install on the laptops device as they those updates become available. The MooreNet Acceptable Usage Agreement states that students are expected to comply with ethical‐use ethical-use guidelines and abide by the federal copyright laws. Music, videos, and games may not be downloaded, installed, or saved to the hard drive. Music and games can be disruptive during class and may not be used in school drive unless the student has permission from the teacher for an educational project. Do not delete any folders or files that you did not create or that you do not recognize. Deletion of files could interfere with the functionality of the laptopdevice. a. Students are expected to use their MTPS Google account (@▇▇▇▇.▇▇) and Google Drive to save school­related school-related files. b. Students may use local storage locations such as the “My documents” folder as well as the computer’s or desktop for temporarily saving files, but note that those locations are NOT backed up and files saved there WILL BE LOST if the laptop device needs to be reimaged and MAY BE LOST if technical staff need to troubleshoot the computer. c. Students’ “P­driveP-drive” on the MTPS computer network may be used for saving filesfiles on Windows laptops, but note that the P­Drive P-Drive is NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE INTERNET so files saved there will not be accessible from home. d. The use of thumbdrives or other external storage media is not recommended. The laptop is equipped Devices are configured with a standard screensaver and background wallpaper which should not be modified. Students will log in login using their assigned usernames and passwords. Students will not share their password with others. Sound will be muted at all times at school unless permission is granted. Headphones can be used in class with given permission from the teacher. a. Help conserve our instructional resources by using “print preview” or digital transmission of work when possible. b. Student will be able to utilize one or more common­area printers in the school during the school day. Appropriate school printers will be automatically installed and available on the laptop. c. If students have a printer at home, they may plug it into the laptop and attempt to use it for printing, but at­home printing functionality is NOT GUARANTEED NOR SUPPORTED by MTPS.

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Sources: 1:1 Device Program Student Guidelines Agreement

Software and File Management General Information. a. Laptops come with a standard pre‐loaded pre-loaded software image. This image may not be altered by students or parents. b. Do not remove any software or change computer settings, unless directed by school staff. c. Software applications may be installed by members of the MTPS technology services department. d. The software installed by MTPS must be left in usable condition by users of the laptop. e. Do not change the computer name. f. Do not remove or change operating system extensions. g. Do not attempt to circumvent any security restrictions or security settings on the computer. h. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data deleted due to re­imaging re-imaging or maintenance performed on the laptop. i. Periodic software updates will automatically install on the laptops as they become available. The MooreNet Acceptable Usage Agreement states that students are expected to comply with ethical‐use ethical-use guidelines and abide by the federal copyright laws. Music, videos, and games may not be downloaded, installed, or saved to the hard drive. Music and games can be disruptive during class and may not be used in school unless the student has permission from the teacher for an educational project. Do not delete any folders or files that you did not create or that you do not recognize. Deletion of files could interfere with the functionality of the laptop. a. Students are expected to use their MTPS Google account (@▇▇▇▇.▇▇) and Google Drive to save school­related school-related files. b. Students may use the “My documents” folder as well as the computer’s desktop for temporarily saving files, but note that those locations are NOT backed up and files saved there WILL BE LOST if the laptop needs to be reimaged and MAY BE LOST if technical staff need to troubleshoot the computer. c. Students’ “P­driveP-drive” on the MTPS computer network may be used for saving files, but note that the P­Drive P-Drive is NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE INTERNET so files saved there will not be accessible from home. d. The use of thumbdrives or other external storage media is not recommended. The laptop is equipped with a standard screensaver and wallpaper which should not be modified. Students will log in login using their assigned usernames and passwords. Students will not share their password with others. Sound will be muted at all times at school unless permission is granted. Headphones can be used in class with given permission from the teacher. a. Help conserve our instructional resources by using “print preview” or digital transmission of work when possible. b. Student will be able to utilize one or more common­area common-area printers in the school during the school day. Appropriate school printers will be automatically installed and available on the laptop. c. If students have a printer at home, they may plug it into the laptop and attempt to use it for printing, but at­home at-home printing functionality is NOT GUARANTEED NOR SUPPORTED by MTPS.

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Sources: 1:1 Laptop Program Student Guidelines Agreement