PROTECTION >>>>>>>> RESPONSIBLE USE >>>>>>>> APPROPRIATE ONLINE BEHAVIOR
What is it?
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a document that identifies the rules for using the network and internet technology provided by the school system. The AUP outlines what users are allowed to do and what they are not allowed to do when they are using the school's network/internet.
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Examples of Acceptable Use Policies for schools:
Hillbrook School Technology AUP Campbell Hall Technology Values AUP |
Why is it needed?
Acceptable Use Policies, or Responsible Use Polices (RUP's), are created to help protect and inform the users (students, teachers, school employees, and other members of the school community) and to help insure that the school system abides by the laws that regulate internet use in schools. One of the important laws related to AUP's and RUP's is the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). |
Teaching Students About Responsible Use of Technology
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Do you know what you are signing?
Some AUP's contain a lot of information that may or may not be presented in a way that everyone can understand. Educators and parents should inform students about the overall purpose and requirements of the school's technology policies in ways that students can relate to and understand. A school may use one AUP document for its employees and provide other documents/agreements for students and parents. Important Considerations:
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Does your child understand the AUP?
Resources for Parents & Students
Kids' Pledge - Family Contract for Digital Citizenship Parents' Pledge - Family Contract for Digital Citizenship Resources for Teachers & Schools
1:1 Essentials - Acceptable Use Policies Rethinking Acceptable Use Policies Educator's Guide to Social Media |
References:
Magid, L. A., & Gahllager, K. (2015). The Educators Guide to Social Media. Retrieved from https://www.connectsafely.org
Bosco, J. (March 2013). Rethinking Acceptable Use Policies to Enable Digital Learning: A Guide for School Districts. Retrieved from https://www.cosn.org
Federal Communications Commission. (2015). Children's Internet Protection Act Consumer Guide. Retrieved from https://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act
Magid, L. A., & Gahllager, K. (2015). The Educators Guide to Social Media. Retrieved from https://www.connectsafely.org
Bosco, J. (March 2013). Rethinking Acceptable Use Policies to Enable Digital Learning: A Guide for School Districts. Retrieved from https://www.cosn.org
Federal Communications Commission. (2015). Children's Internet Protection Act Consumer Guide. Retrieved from https://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act