To ensure that citizens of a DLC are protected and uphold laws while cooperating in a safe and ethical learning environment, a committee of stakeholders should formulate an Acceptable Use Policy. This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) should be used to define publicly what is acceptable as well as unacceptable behavior for members of the DLC. There should be a strong emphasis on the positive goals for incorporating technology into the learning environment. The AUP should begin with the mission and vision of the learning institution and then outline the benefit of this for students. In addition, there should be evidence of how the AUP ties to an already existing Code of Conduct with clearly outlined consequences. The language of the AUP should emphasize a commitment and responsibility of all stakeholders. Lastly, complex terminology should be defined to ensure all stakeholders understand the expectations.
2. What is the best way to establish and maintain a flourishing DLC where citizens understand, observe, and are inclined to willingly support and ultimately benefit from Digital Rights and Responsibilities?
To ensure citizens understand, support, and benefit from Digital Rights and Responsibilities, the AUP should be read and signed by the student, parent, and teacher. It should be known that the "contract" will be kept on file as a legal document. Presenting the AUP to the student and the parent should be used as a learning experience. The AUP can be used to educate the parents about incorporating technology into the learning environment and their child's use of the Internet while at school. Once the AUP is introduced and signed, it should not sop there. The AUP should be revisited periodically by stakeholders to ensure it is relevant and benefiting to all. Lastly, teachers and parents should work together to educate students on the importance of digital rights and responsibilities.
3. Formulate a plan for supporting and protecting a Digital Learning Community through Digital Rights and Responsibilities.
1.
Students
are not to be on the Internet without permission from the teacher. When given permission, students are
responsible for ethical behavior on the computers/Internet. General school rules for behavior and
communications apply.
2.
Students
are not allowed to use headphones without permission from the teacher.
Headphones are a privilege and will be used only for educational purposes. Headphones
will be taken up if privileges are abused.
3.
Network
storage areas are to be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may
review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that
users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files or
use will be private.
4.
The
following are not permitted and considered unauthorized uses of the technological
equipment:
A. Playing games during academic
instruction
B. Surfing the Internet during academic
instruction time periods without authorization
C. Sending or displaying offensive
messages or pictures
D. Damaging computers, computer systems,
or computer networks
E. Violating copyright laws
F. Printing without permission
G. Changing settings or downloading
information
H. Unauthorized access to any area or
programs (software, settings, documents) except those instructed by the teacher
as necessary to the course
I. Using another’s password – Students
will be given a username and password to gain entry to their files. Students may not share this with other
students or log on to the computers as someone else
J. Trespassing in another’s folders,
work, files
K. Stealing another’s work
L. Cheating by accepting/turning in
another’s work – This is plagiarism and will be dealt with accordingly as
academic dishonesty
M. Employing the network for personal
and/or commercial purposes. This
includes instant messaging, Facebook, etc.
N. No outside discs, c.d.’s, jump drives,
etc. permitted in the classroom (unless instructed by the teacher)
Violations of the Computer use policy may
result in loss of access as well as financial assessment and other disciplinary
or legal actions.
Obligations
will be issued to individuals where damage can be assessed appropriately.
Parents…
The business
education department does not anticipate any “unfortunate circumstances” this
year or any year. New technology is a
privilege and something the students will most appreciate and greatly benefit
from throughout the year. The business education department is honored and
privileged to have your daughter/son in our classes. We will strive to make the
educational experience for them memorable in the most positive of ways.
Please sign and return this form.
Student
signature Date
Student
printed name
________________________________________________________________________
Parent
signature
Date
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