COMPUTER USE AGREEMENTS Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 COMPUTER USE AGREEMENTS Deana Tiller High Point University NDHS EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Internet Usage Agreements Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Internet Usage Agreements Important Information EDUC 444: Educational Technology
The Evolution of the Internet Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 The Evolution of the Internet History of the Internet Personal and Professional users of the Internet Issues with the Internet at home, school and workplaces EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Actual On-line Internet Agreements Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Actual On-line Internet Agreements Individual Business Terms and Conditions Security The cyber signed agreement, “I Accept” EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Corporate Giants Krispy Kreme NationsBank Sara Lee RJR GMAC BellSouth Alltel/Cingular Wachovia Top corporate companies like the ones listed to the left can easily be sued or held liable for information that is obtained from computers which are registered in the company’s name. Sources BB&T Corporate Forms, BB&T Winston-Salem, NC www.unr.edu/policy/agree.html EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Policy & Procedures Company computers can not be used for personal use Internet service should be used for company business only Information on computers can be monitored without notice and is the property of the company Violation of company computer and internet agreement can lead to termination YOU'RE FIRED! Sources BB&T Corporate Forms, BB&T Winston-Salem, NC www.unr.edu/policy/agree.html EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Signed Contract/Agreement Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Signed Contract/Agreement Most employers require the employees to sign a contract stating that they understand the rules and consequences for using the company’s computer Some companies require the employees to sign this agreement once a year at their performance reviews These contracts are legal and binding and can be used in the court of law in the event of a lawsuit or legal actions Sources BB&T Corporate Forms, BB&T Winston-Salem, NC www.unr.edu/policy/agree.html EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Federal Government Agreements Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Federal Government Agreements Signed “contracts” in place for both government agencies & subsidiaries of all users Include section for both computer use and for Internet use Lengthy and precise Almost all contracts are signed legal documents as opposed to an agreement Not only used by government agencies, but also for any subsidiary of a government agency Contract must be signed not only by government employees, but by any user of government equipment Contract typically has two completely separate and distinct sections; one for computer use, and one internet use Contracts are very lengthy, and very precise – as most legal documents are Sources US Department of Defense: Arlington, VA www.opm.gov www.nlm.nih.gov/research www.gcn.com EDUC 444: Educational Technology
State Government Agreements Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 State Government Agreements Signed contract/agreement in place for most users, typically employees Include section for both computer use and for Internet use Less lengthy, but still precise Most include signed contracts for employees May be a verbal agreement for other authorized users Typically includes two separate and distinct sections for computer use and for internet use Often far less lengthy than federal government contracts Signed contracts still fairly precise, verbal agreements less precise Sources www.osc.state.nc.us www.weblawresources.com www.uslegalform.com/employmentforms www.gcn.com EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Local Government Agreements Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Local Government Agreements Some signed agreements for employees, most verbal by handbook or cyber site One section includes all terms and conditions General and vague Some local governments require signed contracts by employees Most are verbal agreements Agree to terms in either an employee handbook or by clicking on an icon on the computer and/or homepage One page/section tends to outline all appropriate uses Tend to be very general and vague with appropriate uses and behaviors Sources www.co.forsyth.nc.us/library www.forsythlibrary.org www.forsythco.com www.gcn.com EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Acceptable Internet Use Policy Davidson County Schools requires an Internet Use Policy to be signed by the guardian and kept with the students school record. EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Conditions, Rules, and Acceptable Use Policy Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Conditions, Rules, and Acceptable Use Policy All students and staff must attend training The Internet’s purpose is to facilitate communications in support of research and education The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right All students must return a form signed by the parent and the student before accessing the Internet at school. Students may not download any games or unauthorized websites. EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Responsible Internet Users Usage Agreements Group Presentation Friday, July 16, 2004 Responsible Internet Users Use the Internet to research assigned classroom projects Use the Internet to explore software programs that will enhance their learning. EDUC 444: Educational Technology
Using the Internet wisely will enhance your education. Take advantage of every opportunity you have to learn about technology. At NDHS we are lucky to have 2 computer labs and a wireless lab. USE THESE RESOURCES!!!!! Teachers have access to a Smart Board to help enhance students learning. “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” ~Arthur C. Clarke