Use of Technology

Use of Technology

WMG Academy operates a fully up to date Microsoft Windows Network, with protected access to the internet. Students can store work in a number of secure locations, both on and off site.

Computers

• Computers are up to date
• They are controlled centrally by the IT team
• Access is via a secure log-in ID and password
• Email addresses are provided by the academy
• Students must agree to the acceptable usage policy in order to access and use IT equipment belonging to the academy.
• Filtering and monitoring software is used on all academy devices, and any device connected to the academy WI-FI network.
  

Academy Software

All computers have access to the following major titles: –

• Google Office online (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides etc)
• Microsoft Office 365 online and offline (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
• 2D Design – 2D Engineering CAD
• Solidworks – 3D Engineering CAD.

Home Software

The following software titles are licensed by the academy for students to use at home while they are on roll: –

• Microsoft Office 365 online and offline (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
• Google Office online (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides etc)
  

Computer Storage

Students can store computer based work in the following secure locations: –

• Google Drive – on site and off-site secure access.

USB Storage devices are NOT permitted. It should be noted that the majority of ‘lost’ work is as a result of loss or failure of a USB memory device. By using the cloud based software provided both within the and accessible remotely, students should never lose work or need USB storage devices.

Internet Access

• Internet access is provided to all students
• The internet connection is monitored by industry standard devices, designed to protect internet users

• Reports on unusual student internet activity is made available daily to the academy safeguarding team.

Back-Up

• The academy internal computer network is backed up twice per day
• Back-ups are consolidated daily and stored off-site
• Google cloud-based storage are secure and resilient and also backed up.