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What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

It is important to develop a clear set of standards and expectations for use of the internet in the classroom. You should first check with your district or school to see if there is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) already in place. If an AUP is not in place, then you should consider developing one in collaboration with students, other faculty, parents, and administrators. An AUP makes the school community aware of the responsibilities involved in using the Internet.

The National Education Association (NEA) suggests that an effective AUP contain the following six elements:

Preamble explains the process involved in determining the goals of the AUP.

Definition of the Goals of the AUP and key words used in the AUP.

Policy Statement tells what computer services are covered by the AUP and the circumstances under which students can use computer services.

Acceptable Uses defines appropriate student use of the computer network.

Unacceptable Uses gives clear and specific examples of what constitutes unacceptable student use.

Violations/Sanctions establishes procedures for the reporting and handling of policy violations.

Additional Websites

The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources

Internet 101
net.Tutor

A Teacher's Guide to School Websites

Making the Connection

Technology at Harvard Law: RSS 2.0 Specification

Podcasting and iTunes

The WebQuest Page

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Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? It is important to develop a clear set of standards and expectations for use of the internet in the classroom. You should first check with your district or school to see if there is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) already in place. If an AUP is not in place, then you should consider developing one in collaboration with students, other faculty, parents, and administrators. An AUP makes the school community aware of the responsibilities involved in using the Internet. The National Education Association (NEA) suggests that an effective AUP contain the following six elements: Preamble explains the process involved in determining the goals of the AUP. Definition of the Goals of the AUP and key words used in the AUP. Policy Statement tells what computer services are covered by the AUP and the circumstances under which students can use computer services. Acceptable Uses defines appropriate student use of the computer network. Unacceptable Uses gives clear and specific examples of what constitutes unacceptable student use. Violations/Sanctions establishes procedures for the reporting and handling of policy violations.			Additional Websites The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources Internet 101 net.Tutor A Teacher's Guide to School Websites Making the Connection Technology at Harvard Law: RSS 2.0 Specification Podcasting and iTunes The WebQuest Page
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Site Map \| Submit a Question \| About Tech-Ease \| Privacy Policy \| ETC Home Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.