Acceptable Use Policies

When technology is brought into a school, security problems may occur. Users must be informed of acceptable use policies when they are online.

Defining what's appropriate
A helpful introduction to AUP's, how to write them, and how to implement them. Suggestions for where to find moreinfo. This article appears in the Dec '94/Jan '95 issue of Classroom Connect.
The Internet Advocate
A Web resource-guide for librarians and educators interested in providing youth access to the Net. Promote positive examples of youth Internet use, consider software to block Internet sites, and develop AUP's.

The best way to design AUP's is to look at some examples:

Example of acceptable use agreement
Acceptable Use Policy for Chicago school
Acceptable Use Policy in LA Unified School District
Collection of policies

Internet access for schools