wireless policies & network lockdown
school computers OPAC/web only research computer full workstation student laptops
OPAC/web only older x86 Windows XP SiteKiosk physically remote & scattered
research computer newer iMacs Mac OS X (10.3) refreshed by script physically close, well watched
full lab workstation new x86 (Dell) Win XP XP User accounts (tied to AD) AD-enforced law students only
network policies wired or wireless: same local network is open internet requires MAC self-registration router enforced
classroom policies all rooms have wired desks no “off switch” for professors most rooms now have wifi — intentionally or not access is similar throughout the building
summary: student open access from my computer pretty open from lab computers fairly open library computers pay-to-print
summary: guest no internet access from my computer fairly open library computer can save to USB or CD-R no word processing pay-to-print
levels of locking our computers: locked +/– their computers: patched (we hope) could require control software classroom network: no “off” switch could provide faculty a big red switch could limit access (students would rebel)
the more the better less CONTROL or TRUST more
exam policies
other resources printing on Pharos UniPrint, 7¢ students get $50/year credit free west/lexis Blackboard communities lists are staff only
issues students surfing in class exam honesty/collection inappropriate network use list abuse printing abuse
issues: solutions we can (and do) address these issues with technological “locks” does this really solve anything? what messages does it send?
are locks a solution? detriment to technology literacy encourage “helpless” users communicate lack of trust unlocked cabin deadbolts on NYC apartment
are locks a solution? give us a false sense of security annoy legitimate users seldom stop determined bad guy undermine professional values
professional values ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(c): It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: … engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation;…
professional values expectations for new lawyers are clear, why should law students be different? community values protecting a community good even non-lawyers will likely enter a field with similar expectations
suggestion student laptops enough restrictions to keep them out of real trouble (require patches and antivirus) open enough to allow experimentation profs/staff set rules peers address disruptive activity directly
discussion open/closed balance technology literacy honor codes personal ethics outside pressures