ICT in the 21^st Century is seen as an essential resource to support learning and teaching, as well as playing an important role in our everyday lives. Consequently, Chiltern Training needs to build in the use of these technologies in order to arm our young people with the skills to access life-long learning and employment.

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Information and Communications Technology covers a wide range of resources including; web-based and mobile learning. It is also important to recognise the constant and fast paced evolution of ICT within our society as a whole. Currently the internet technologies young people are using both inside and outside of the classroom include:

· Websites

· Learning Platforms and Virtual Learning Environments

· E-mail and Instant Messaging

· Chat Rooms and Social Networking

· Blogs and Wikis

· Podcasting

· Video Broadcasting

· Music Downloading

· Gaming

· Mobile/ Smart phones with text, video and/ or web functionality

· Other mobile devices with web functionality

Both this policy and the Behaviour Policy are inclusive of both fixed and mobile internet; PCs, laptops, tablets, webcams, interactive whiteboards, voting systems, digital video equipment, etc. belonging to Chiltern Training; and technologies owned by learners and staff, but brought onto Chiltern Training premises (such as laptops, mobile phones, camera phones etc.).

All users need to be aware of the range of risks associated with the use of internet technologies. Chiltern Training is committed to helping all our staff and learners to understand both the benefits and the risks, and to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to use technology safely and responsibly.