Technology acceptable use policy for students 08202011[1]

Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Lockhart ISD


PurposeStaff Technology Acceptable Use PolicyStudent Technology Acceptable Use

PolicyUser Agreements

PURPOSETechnology Acceptable Use Policy

Purpose

Enhance quality of student learningEnhance staff & student efficiencyEnsure protection of students and staffProtect hardware and softwareSets standards for technology usage

Governances

SchoolLocal, state and federal lawLISD has a duty to investigate suspected

violations

Technology Resources

Any electronic tool, device, program, or system that aids the educational and work environment

Personal devices are included in the AUPMust meet LISD minimum requirements—

virus protection softwareApproved by technology department or

campus administrator

STAFF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY


Staff Technology Acceptable Use Policy

LISD employees follow an acceptable use policy

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY


Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Established for limited educational purposes Classroom activities, career development, limited

high-quality self-discovery activities

Not a public access service or public forum Student has access unless a parent/guardian

denies access All activity is monitored Follow same rules, good manners and common

sense guidelines used with other daily school activities

General Unacceptable Behavior

Posting information that will cause damage or disruption of technology

Engaging in personal attacks Harassing another person Posting false or defamatory information Using criminal speech Using speech inappropriate in an educational

setting


Abusing network resources–chain letters Displaying, accessing or sending offensive

messages or pictures Using for commercial purposes—garage

sales, fundraisers, benefits Political lobbying Accessing unauthorized district systems—

Skyward


Using district resources to threaten employees Sending or posting messages that are

Abusive Obscene Sexually oriented Threatening Harassing Damaging to another’s reputation Illegal Bullying

E-Mail

Students will only use teacher or classroom accounts No private email is allowed Students cannot create private accounts at school Students will not repost a message that was sent to

them privately without the permission of the person who sent them the message.

Students will not post private information about another person.

World Wide Web

Online textbooks and curriculum sites

Sites will be actively monitored by teachers and the technology department

Annual Internet safety training for students

Real-time, Interactive Communication Areas

Blogs, Wikis, & Social Networking will only be used when directed by the teacher

Use only to support educational activities

School Web Sites

Class websites may have Group pictures without identification Individual students without identification Student work with first name only

Materials on web must meet academic standards Graphics, text, sound, etc. must have copyright

approval Must have link back to campus/district

Personal Safety

Students will not share personal contact information about themselves or other people. Address Telephone School address Home address

Do not give full name or any other personal contact information for any purpose.

Do not agree to meet with someone you have met online.

Tell an adult if any message received is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable

System Security

Students should secure user names and passwords Notify an adult if a security problem has been

identified Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to LISD

network Do not attempt to disrupt the network or destroy data Do not attempt to access blocked sites Do not use sniffing or remote access technology to

monitor network activity Do not create unauthorized networks

Software and Files

Software is for educational use

Permission is needed to install, upload or download software

Intentional misuse may result in disciplinary action

Electronic files are not private

USB devices should be used for storage only—not software

Technology Hardware

Used for educational purposes

Do not relocate hardware

LISD regulates hardware/software on the network including personal devices

LISD equipment may only be used to support educational goals

Vandalism

Any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data or the network will result in cancellation of network privileges

Disciplinary measure will be enforced

Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

Plagiarism is not allowed

Copyright laws govern use of material

Copyrighted material used in the district must have author’s permission

Videoconference

Videoconferencing is allowedMay be videotaped by district personnelSchool acceptable use and behavior

rules apply during conferences

Student Rights

Electronic network is a limited forum for valid educational purposes

Searches will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation

Due Process

LISD will cooperate with local, state or federal officials if illegal activities occur

Student will be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth in the disciplinary code

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy

Violations of this policy may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

Examples: Use of district network only under direct supervision Suspension of network privileges Revocation of network privileges Suspension of computer privileges Suspension from school Expulsion from school and/or Legal action and prosecution by the authorities

Student User Agreement

Student Name ___________________________________

Grade ________ School ________________________________________

I have read the Lockhart ISD Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy Rules and Procedures document. I agree to follow the rules contained in this policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my access can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures.

Student Signature _____________________________________________

Date ________________