A.4.2+Technology+Planning+Acceptable+Use+Policy


 * International School of The Netherlands **** Middle School **** Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy **

You have done an excellent job of gleaning language from several documents. Brava for linking this AUP to the school's "Core Values" and I assume, consequences for infringement on those values. You list possible consequences at the end of this document. It would be good to make consequences crystal clear to students and parents by specifically referencing consequences from another accepted school policy if that is appropriate.


 * Middle School Students and Parents: Please read this IT Acceptable Use Policy and submit the form at the bottom of this page to indicate your agreement. **


 * The International School of The Netherlands provides students with access to Information Technology resources for educational use.  Also, the use of Personal Learning Devices can be used in accordance with this policy. These Resources include networked computers, email, online subscriptions, application programs, the Internet, and use of the school wireless network for access to personal learning devices. Access to these resources, including the use of personal devices,  is regarded as a privilege; any exceptions will be determined by the teacher or ISTN staff. Students and parents should carefully read the expectations below. Students should understand their responsibilities and abide by this Middle School IT Acceptable Use Agreement. **


 * To have access to ISTN IT resources, students should abide by the school's Core Values, and **


 * » Respect Property **
 * ** Treat all IT equipment and the network carefully; **
 * ** Understand that everyone has equal rights to use technology as a resource; **
 * ** Understand that the school ICT systems are primarily intended for educational use and that I will not use the systems for personal or recreational use except with permission unless I have permission to do so ;  **
 * ** I will not refrain from making large downloads or uploads in order to allow everyone to have equal access to high speed internet for his or her work; that might take up internet capacity and prevent other users from being able to carry out their work.  **
 * ** Refrain from use of the school ICT systems for on-line gaming, on-line gambling, internet shopping, file sharing, or video broadcasting (eg YouTube), unless I have permission of a member of staff to do so. personal use.  **
 * » Respect ISTN Staff **
 * Use IT resources only under the direction and supervision of ISTN staff.


 * » Respect the Environment **
 * ** Only print what you absolutely need (school work only!); **
 * ** Email the document to yourself; **
 * ** Make your margins smaller; **
 * ** Print only a selection; **
 * **Think to yourself: do you really have to print that? **
 * ** Try a database for better sources; **
 * ** Print out two pages on a sheet instead of one. **


 * » Respect Privacy Never give your password to someone else, and never log in under another username. **
 * ** I will Treat my your username and password like my your toothbrush – I will not do not share it, nor will I or try to use any other person’s username and password;  **
 * ** I will Don’t not take or distribute images of anyone without their permission.  **


 * » Respect Others **
 * ** Use Netiquette - be courteous and respectful to others at all times; **
 * ** I will Be polite and responsible when I communicate communicating with others, I will do not use strong, aggressive or inappropriate language and I appreciate that others may have different opinions.  **
 * **I will not take or distribute images of anyone without their permission. **


 * » Respect Copyright Laws **
 * ** Always cite sources when using information, images, or other media; **
 * ** Ensure that permission is given to use the original work of others in my own work;  **
 * ** Where work is protected by copyright, refrain from downloading copies (including music and videos); **
 * ** When using the internet to find information, take care to check that the information that I access is accurate, understanding that the work of others may not be truthful and may be a deliberate attempt to mislead me.  **

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Never link to web sites from a blog without reading the entire article to make sure it is appropriate for a school setting.
 * » Respect Software Copyright Laws, <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">including Web 2.0 applications **
 * ** Use only software programs and/or Web 2.0 tools provided by and installed by ISTN;  **
 * ** While teachers may incorporate and monitor technology/media tools and/or personal communication devices as <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">they see fit necessary, : email, blogs, podcasts, video conferencing, online collaborations, PDAs, IMing, texting, <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #ff00ff; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Virtual Learning Environments and other forms of direct electronic communications (i.e. cell phones, PDAs, cameras) or Web 2.0 applications for educational purposes, it is the direct responsibility of the user to comply with this acceptable use policy;  **
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** When using Web 2.0 tools, please remember <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #ff00ff; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Students using blogs, podcasts or other Web 2.0 tools are expected to act safely by keeping ALL personal information out of <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #ff00ff; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">their posts;  **
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Remember that comments made on school related blogs should follow the rules of online etiquette detailed above and will be monitored by school personnel. If inappropriate, they will be deleted;  **
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Keep all links and content school-appropriate, or they will be deleted.


 * » Respect Network Security **
 * ** Use only those areas of the network designated for students; **
 * ** Recognize that the school has a responsibility to maintain the security and integrity of the technology it offers and to ensure the smooth running of the school; **
 * ** Only use <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #00ff00; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">my personal hand held / external devices (mobile phones / USB devices etc) in school if I have with permission;  **
 * ** I will Follow the rules set out in this agreement, in the same way as if I was using school equipment;  **
 * ** <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">I will Only use the school’s server, understanding that using another proxy is a violation of this agreement. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Proxies. The use of anonymous proxies to get around content filtering is strictly prohibited and is a direct violation of this agreement. **


 * » Respect Yourself <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Never give personal information about yourself to strangers **
 * ** I will Be aware of “stranger danger”, when I am communicating on-line;  **
 * ** I will Do not disclose or share personal information about yourself or others when on-line;  **
 * **<span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">If I arrange to meet people off-line that I have communicated with on-line, I will do so in a public place and take an adult with me. **
 * ** I will Immediately report any unpleasant or inappropriate material or messages; or anything that makes me feel uncomfortable when I see it on-line.  **
 * ** I understand that I am Be responsible for my actions, both in and out of school;  **
 * ** I understand Accept that the school also has the right to take action against me if I am involved in incidents of inappropriate behaviour, that are covered in this agreement, when I am out of school and where they involve my membership of the school community for extra-curricular and out-of school activity (examples would be cyber-bullying, use of images or personal information).  **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Warning: All ISTN computers are monitored. Failure to abide by these conditions may result in loss of access to IT resources for a period specified by ISTN staff. **


 * Middle School Students and Parents/Guardians: Please read the Acceptable Use Policy and complete this form to indicate your agreement. You need to complete this form at the beginning of every year. **


 * I understand that <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">all ISTN computers are monitored, if I fail to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy Agreement, I will be subject to disciplinary action. This may include loss of access to the school network / internet, detentions, suspensions, contact with parents and in the event of illegal activities, involvement of the police. **


 * *Student's First Name **


 * *Student's Last Name **


 * *Student's Grade **


 * *I accept this agreement **
 * (student check here) **


 * *Parent/Guardian's First Name **


 * *Parent/Guardian's Last Name **


 * *I support this agreement **
 * (parent/guardian check here) **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: line-through; vertical-align: baseline;">Submit **



<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">**Our Resources** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">This is the Acceptable Use Policy my school just adopted. It's not perfect, but it's what we have so far.

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">These are a few AUP templates from the South West Grid for Learning in Great Britain <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">([])

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">[|American_School_of_The_Hague_~_IT_Acceptable_Use_Policy.png]: This policy is currently being reviewed and updated.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Acceptable Use Policies in a Web 2.0 and Mobile Era: This is not a policy but a handbook //about// writing policies that address the technologies we've been talking about in this course.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Dysart Unified School District's Policies: This district in Arizona has an Acceptable Use Policy as well as procedures related to Social Networking, mobile devices, and microblogging.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Columbus School for Girls AUPs: I read an article written by two IT teachers at this school. The article was about setting up successful 1:1 Laptop programs and it said that a strong AUP should be in place. The school also has Middle School Social Media Guidelines which are more for parents than students.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Taipei American School Middle School Technology Use Policy: This is the policy from a school where I worked 10 years ago. They now have a 1:1 laptop program. What I like about this policy is that it is simple and based on the school's core values.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Edina Public Schools Electronic Technologies Acceptable UseThis one is extremely detailed. It's 19 pages long and includes <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEE’S PERSONAL USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">From Duxbury Public Schools in Massachusetts: This one specifically addresses blogging and podcasting.