Internet+Safety

Acceptable Use Policy:They are the first line in defense in preventing unsafe, illegal, and unethical use of a school or district's technology resources What do they include? Why are they needed? They help teachers offer guidance with how Internet should be integrated into the classroom How are they used? They're used as a contract between administrators, teachers, students, and parents
 * A description of the instructional philosophies, strategies and goals to be supported by Internet access in schools
 * An explanation of the availability of computer networks to students and staff members in your school or district
 * A statement about the educational uses and advantages of the Internet
 * An explanation of the responsibilities of educators and parents for students' use of the Internet
 * A code of conduct governing behaviour on the Internet
 * An outline of the consequences of violating the AUP
 * A description of what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable use of the Internet
 * A description of the rights of individuals using the networks in your school/district (such as the right to free speech, right to privacy, and so on)
 * A disclaimer absolving the school district from responsibility, under certain circumstances
 * An acknowledgement that the AUP complies with provincial and national telecommunication rules and regulations
 * A form for teachers, parents and students to sign, indicating that they agree to abide by the AUP

Sevier County:


 * Students may only access the network and Internet service while under the direct supervision of a staff member(s).

The School system's prohibited activities for internet use:
 * Uploading and/or downloading files without permission from an administrator;
 * Accessing pornographic and/or offensive material;
 * Utilizing the Internet for personal or commercial financial gain or fraud;
 * Participating in any form of harassment; and
 * Introducing or attempting to introduce viruses to the network.

The School system's prohibited activities for network use:
 * Accessing staff members/students’ private information for personal use;
 * Utilizing the network for personal or commercial financial gain or fraud;
 * Destroying network data without permission; and
 * Introducing or attempting to introduce viruses to the network.


 * Teacher's and staff can use e mail but only the school e mail for educational purposes. All e mails can be monitored and reviewed, so nothing is a "private" conversation.

If any policies are used incorrectly then the privledge of using the internet, network, and e mail will be taken away as well as:
 * School disciplinary action;
 * Restitution by a parent, guardian or staff member; and
 * Appropriate legal action.

Jefferson County:

Guidelines Prohibited:
 * **A written parental request shall be required prior to a student’s being granted independent access to electronic** **media involving district technological resources**.
 * Their goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
 * Students in Jefferson County will participate in projects using the Internet in a directed manner to supportcurriculum and research activities. Teachers and students will use the Internet to participate in distance learningactivities, to ask questions of and consult with experts, to communicate with other students and individuals, andto locate material to meet their educational and personal information needs.

• Do not use the network in ways which violate school policies and behavior standards
Hamblen County:
 * The purpose of the Hamblen County Schools Educational Network is to support research, collaboration, and education to benefit your and your students by providing access to unique resources.

Security:
 * Do not reveal your password to anyone or allow anyone access to your computer account without supervision.
 * If you wish your students to use the network, access your account yourself and supervise the students carefully.
 * Make sure that you log out at the end of the session.
 * Do not attempt to "Hack" or obtain unauthorized access to other computers or accounts.
 * Do not intentionally use the computer network in a way that will harm other computers or data

Examples of Misuse:
 *  Using a computer account, other than yours, that you are not authorized to use.
 *  Obtaining a password for a computer account, other than yours.
 *  Using the Hamblen County Schools Educational Network to gain unauthorized access to any computer systems.
 *  Knowingly performing an act which will interfere with the normal operation of computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks is vandalism.
 *  Knowingly running or installing on any computer system or network or giving to another user a program intended to damage or to place excessive load on a computer system or network. This includes, but is not limited to, programs known as computerviruses, Trojan horses, and worms.
 *  Attempting to circumvent data protection schemes or take advantage of security loopholes for inappropriate uses.
 *  Violating terms of applicable software licensing agreements or copyright laws.
 *  Deliberately wasting computing resources such as, but not limited to: leaving unattended processes running, downloading, transferring and/or storing material that might be considered to be sexually explicit or copyrighted.
 *  Using electronic mail to harass others including, but not limited to, the use of vulgar or offensive language and terms.
 *  Masking the identity of an account or machine.
 *  Posting materials on electronic bulletin boards that violate existing laws or the Hamblen County Schools Educational Network's codes of conduc t.
 *  Chain letters would constitute misuse of the network. "Broadcasting" messages to lists or individuals which would cause congestion of the networks or otherwise interfere with the work of others are not allowed. Ê The administrators and operators of this system shall be the sole judges of the appropriateness of actions of users and materials on this system. Their decisions are final. If you have questions regarding fair use, forward your questions to the Department of Technology.

 Knox County:

> access to sensitive information, and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act
 *   The Knox County Schools District’s Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy is intended to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of or

 Acceptable Uses: Information Technology resources. administration. to observe student use of said equipment online shall make reasonable efforts to monitor the use of this equipment to assure that it conforms to the mission and goals of the Knox County School District. Internet access have a signed Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Agreement. Students who are under 18 shall have their parent/guardian’s signature in order to access the Internet. Once signed, that form must be kept on file in the student’s cumulative record. This authorization shall remain in effect until revoked by the parent, the student is no longer a KCS student, or the student loses  the privilege of using the District’s network due to violation of this policy.
 * All users shall act in a responsible, ethical, and lawful manner when using the schools district’s
 * Users observing any illegal activities shall report their observance to the appropriate school district
 * Staff members who supervise students, control electronic equipment, or otherwise have occasion
 * Each school year, school personnel shall verify that students using the computer network and

Unacceptable Uses: pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials, materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials 1.)Using profane, abusive language; threatening, harassing, or making damaging or false statements about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading offensive, harassing, or disparaging materials 2.) Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users’ names, emails, files, or data; impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email; 3.)Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including intentionally accessing, transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs, or disrupting any computer system performance
 * Violating any state, federal, or municipal ordinance, such as: accessing or transmitting
 * Criminal activities that can be punished under law
 * Selling or purchasing illegal items or substances
 * Causing harm to others or damage to their property, such as:

**The District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the extent practicable, access of**
 * visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network.**


 * There WILL be penalties for improper use**

Parents of students in the Knox County School District shall be provided with the following information: Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Agreement ( MC-107// ) // Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Electronic Media (MC-108)


 * My favorite AUP was Knox County. I chose this one because I felt like it was more organized and broke it down better than the others. It began with what they expected from the children, then what they considered to be unacceptable use, then the punishments for unaccetpable use. [|Knox County]