Online & Remote Learning

Key Guidance

• Be on time. Sessions will start and finish according to the timetable.   If you join late, please don’t interrupt the session. Remain silent.  Your tutor will support you.
• Come to the lesson with a positive attitude and with any course materials or resources that you have been asked to have ready
• Where possible, choose a quiet location – away from pets, children, etc. Turn off the TV and any music.
• Be ready to take part. Not everybody is confident in speaking up within a group, especially when you don’t already know other learners.  However, to make the most of your learning experience we ask that you share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to the discussions.

Security

• Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.
• Don’t share your password with anyone.
• Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
• Only share an email address or other personal information if necessary.
• If using a webcam, think about what is behind you in view – is it something you don’t want others to see?

When communicating online you should always:

• Be respectful of others and their opinions.
• Be careful with personal information (both yours and others’).
• Beware of using reply all – does everyone need to see your message?
• Remember to stay on topic. Is this relevant to your subject?
• Remember to listen and not talk over each other – this comes with practice! Mute yourself when not talking.
• The site’s owners and moderators have the final say in enforcing the rules.
• Please do not to write or say anything that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face and always think about how you would feel if you were receiving it.
• Please remember we still need to keep each other safe. If you are concerned about your own or another person’s safety, please tell your tutor or report it using the Safeguarding number.

Further information can be found on our website, and in the ACL Online Safety Policy, or you can speak to a member of staff.

You are also recommended to read the advice and information for families and individuals on the National Cyber Security Centre website. This includes top tips for staying safe online and how to protect your data and devices.

Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

While taking part in on-line learning, we ask that you take responsibility for looking after your health. This includes ensuring you have adequate arrangements in place to maintain good posture and reduce Display Screen Equipment (DSE) related risks.

Some golden rules

• Don’t give out personal information such as your address or phone number
• Don’t send pictures of yourself to anyone especially indecent pictures
• Don’t open emails or attachments from people you don’t know
• Never arrange to meet somebody in person that you have met online
• If anything you read or see online worries you, tell someone about it

You can find more information on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) about staying safe online.

While preparing and/or participating in distance learning learners are responsible for looking after their own health. This includes ensuring they have adequate arrangements in place to maintain good posture and reduce Display Screen Equipment (DSE) related risks.

Please talk to your tutor for more information and guidance on DSE.

There is 24 hour access to our website www.aclessex.com where you can find local contact details for your area and more information about support and services. If you require additional information or support, please contact us.