Acceptable Use
Policies
What you need to know as an
elementary school teacher
Sections of an AUP
The National Education Association
suggests that an effective AUP contain the
following six key elements:
NEA recommendations for an AUP
a preamble
a definition section
a policy statement
an acceptable uses section
an unacceptable uses section
a violations/sanctions section
Other sections in many AUP’s
Disclaimer
Student and parent signature form
Preamble - components
Philosophy a description of the instructional
philosophies and strategies to be
supported by Internet access in schools
Preamble - components
It’s a Privilege
-a statement reminding users that
Internet access and the use of
computer networks is a privilege
Preamble - components
Technology Uses and Advantages
-a statement on the educational uses
and advantages of the Internet in your
school or division
Definition Section
Defines key words used in the policy
Some AUP’s will not have this section. This
lack may not be a problem
Policy Statement - components
The computer services that are
covered
How students get access to computer
services
Policy Statement - components
A clear statement of the code of
conduct governing behavior on the
Internet
Policy Statement - components
Individual Responsibilities
-a list of the responsibilities of educators,
parents, and students for using the
Internet
Acceptable Uses Section
Define appropriate student use
Usually in the form of a list.
Unacceptable Uses Section
Clear, specific examples of what constitutes
unacceptable student use.
Violations/sanctions section
How violations will be handled
Description of the consequences of violating
the AUP
Violations/sanctions section
How to report policy violations
Who can answer questions about AUP
Violations/sanctions section
The sanctions section is essential for new
teachers. You need to clearly understand
the sanctions and the procedures for
reporting violations.
Disclaimer
This absolves the school division, under
specific circumstances, from responsibility
Signature Form
-a signature form for teachers, parents, and
students indicating their intent to abide by
the AUP
Overview
A well-written Acceptable Use Policy
focuses on responsible use of
computer networks, including the
Internet, and the sanctions for being
an irresponsible user.
Some Sample AUP’s
http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/MinorES/techAUP.htm
http://intranet1.canacad.ac.jp:3445/Elementary/112
http://www.k12.hi.us/~kamehame/kam3aupmain.html
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
We are pleased to announce that
electronic information services are now
available to students and staff in our
district. The Lennox School District
strongly believes in the educational value
of electronic services and recognizes the
potential to support curriculum and
student learning by facilitating resource
sharing, innovation and communication.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
The Lennox School District will make
every effort to protect students and
teachers from any misuses or abuses as
a result of their experience with an
information service, but please discuss
the following use guidelines with your
child and sign where indicated.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Your and your child's signatures will
indicate acknowledgment and
understanding of these standards. As a
user of this service your child will be
expected to abide by the generally
accepted rules of network etiquette.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
1. BE POLITE. Never send, or encourage
others to send, messages that are not polite.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
2. USE APPROPRIATE, RESPECTFUL
LANGUAGE. Remember that you are a
representative of your school and district
when you are on-line. Always use language
that is appropriate and respectful in your
messages
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
3. PRIVACY. Do not EVER give any personal
information online, such as a home address
or phone number, for yourself or any other
person.
Report to your teacher any person who asks
for personal information.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
4. INFORMATION. The Lennox School
District makes no guarantees of any kind
about the accuracy of information found online.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
5. VANDALISM. Do not damage any school
computer systems. Never move, delete, or
trash any applications or files that are not
yours.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
6. OTHER: The school principal may
determine other behavior to be inappropriate.
Sample Elementary AUP
- Lennox School District
Telecommunications Use Guidelines:
Required Signatures
I understand and will follow the guidelines listed in
this document. I understand that the use of this
electronic service is a privilege, and inappropriate
use will result in the loss of that privilege and/or
disciplinary action.
Student Name (please print) ____________________
Student Signature ____________________
Parent or Guardian Signature ___________________
Date:__________
What is the Lennox School District
missing from its AUP?
Missing Disciplinary Action
AUP with Disciplinary Action
http://www.marioncea.com/teacher/Jstudenti
ndex.htm#POLICY%20JCDAC
Common Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary Actions
1. Send a warning reminder to parent and
student about the AUP agreement
2. Loss of Internet privileges for one week
3. Loss of Internet privileges for one month
Common Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary Actions (cont.)
4. Permanent loss of Internet privileges
5. Other disciplinary action as defined
below:
6. For repeated offenders—Action taken
according to guidelines set forth in
Student Code of Conduct under the
Intermediate Offenses—Class II (See
student handbook)
Your Responsibilities as a teacher
Read the AUP
Understand the AUP
Make sure the sanctions are clear
Communicate AUP and sanctions with
parents and students
Monitor compliance and give sanctions
Bibliography
Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr093.sht
ml
Virginia Department of Education
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Technology/A
UP/home.shtml#components