Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use PolicyMeridith Jones DavisEDTC 630Fall 2013

OverviewDefinition a document that outlines a set of rules to be followed by users or customers of a set of computing resources, which could be a computer network, website or large computer system. An AUP clearly states what the user is and is not allowed to do with the these resources.

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OverviewStudent AUPTeacher AUP

*Meant to keep all parties safe while using Telecommunications

OverviewWritten with clear and concise languageShould include:A preambleA definition sectionA policy statementAn acceptable uses sectionAn unacceptable uses sectionA violations/sanctions section(https://www.scholastic.com/librarians/tech/techpolicy.htm)(http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr093.shtml)

BCPS PolicyFound on the OIT web site

BCPS PolicyStudents shall:Use telecommunications for educational purposes.Communicate with others in a courteous and respectful manner.Maintain the privacy of an individual's personal information such as address, phone number, password(s), and respect the same privacy of others.Use only telecommunications accounts and passwords provided by the BCPS.Report any incident of harassment to the supervising employee.Comply with copyright laws and intellectual property rights of others.Agree to the review of student communications, data, and files by the Baltimore County Public Schools.Report violation of this Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy to the supervising employee.Students shall not:Knowingly enter unauthorized computer networks or software to tamper or destroy data.Bypass the school systems filtering server.Access or distribute abusive, harassing, bullying, libelous, obscene, offensive, profane pornographic, threatening, sexually explicit, or illegal material.Install unauthorized software on computers.Use telecommunications for commercial, purchasing, or illegal purposes.Use telecommunications in any other manner that would violate the School Boards disciplinary policies.

BCPS PolicyEmployees shall:Use telecommunications for educational purposes only.Communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner.Comply with the privacy rights of all persons.Comply with copyright laws and intellectual property rights of others.Comply with related Board Policies and Superintendents Rules.Report to the office head/principal or designee receipt of electronic messages which threaten to endanger the safety of students, employees, or other persons.Agree to the review of employee communications, data, text, and files by the system network administrator, web team, principal, and/or office or school webmaster.Report to the office head/principal or designee any suspected violations of Policy and Rule 4104 and 6202.Safeguard confidential information available to themEmployees shall not:Use the BCPS telecommunications network for personal reasons.Bypass the school systems filtering proxy server.Access or distribute abusive, harassing, bullying, libelous, obscene, offensive, profane, pornographic, threatening, sexually explicit, or illegal material.Use telecommunications for lobbying, commercial, or illegal purposes.Knowingly enter unauthorized computer networks or software to tamper or destroy data.Install unauthorized software on computers.Incur unauthorized financial obligation to the BCPS.Share passwords to access BCPS computer networks, services, and/or information resources.Use telecommunications in any other manner that would violate Board policy and rules

BCPS PolicyViolation of the AUP could mean suspended Telecommunications privileges or other disciplinary action

Communication - EmployeesReview and sign at time of hiringReview at the beginning of every school yearEasily accessible on the district web site

Communication - StudentsReview on the first day of schoolOr the first day for a late entrantReviewed in classes that will use Telecommunication devicesEasily accessible on the district web site

Implementation with StudentsLessons on:Proper use of TelecommunicationsDigital CitizenshipEthical use of the InternetTeachers must be vigilantPhysical set up and positioningMonitor student activityCreate clear directions and expectations

Implementation for TeachersProfessional DevelopmentAt least once a yearUse district devices only for work related needsUse home computer for all personal needsTraining in Copyright LawRestricted access for installing new software

SourcesAcceptable Use Policy (AUP). (2013). Techopedia. Retrieved from: http://www.techopedia.com/definition/2471/acceptable-use-policy-aupWhy Have a Technology Policy in Your School?. (2013). Scholastic. Retrieved from: https://www.scholastic.com/librarians/tech/techpolicy.htmGetting Started on the Internet: Developing an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). (2013). Education World. Retrieved from: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr093.shtmlBCPS Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Students. (2013). Baltimore County Public Schools. Retrieved from: http://www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules/forms_exhibits/6000Series/FORM6202A.pdfBCPS Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Employees. (2013). Baltimore County Public Schools. Retrieved from: http://www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules/FORMS_EXHIBITS/4000SERIES/FORM4104A.pdf