Online Safety in Schools Jessica Waugh Kristen Ramadon Hanita Lessen Stephanie Chen

Topics of Tonight’s Presentation ZAcceptable Use PoliciesAcceptable Use Policies ZDefinition ZFor Students ZSignatures ZChildren’s Online Privacy Protection ActChildren’s Online Privacy Protection Act ZFor Parents ZFor Teachers ZPhoto Permission SlidesPhoto Permission Slides ZHelpful WebsitesHelpful Websites ZWorks CitedWorks Cited

Acceptable Use Policies ZDefined as a written agreement between the students/parents and the school stating the rules for appropriate internet and computer use. ZAn AUP serves to protect the school, student, and teacher, while the student is using a computer and the internet.

Acceptable Use Policies for Students ZAcceptable Use Policies require that student follow certain rules and use appropriate behavior. ZChildren should respect their computers, the equipment, the privacy of others, and the work of website authors ZChildren must be aware that they need to be careful when giving away personal information on the internet. ZThe consequences of not following the Acceptable Use Policy’s guidelines result in consequences specified in that particular AUP. ZA sample Acceptable Use Policy can be found at s/elemaup.html s/elemaup.html

Significance of Signatures ZProviding a signature on an AUP expresses an understanding of all of the terms and expectations required of them. ZAUPs tell students what behaviors are and are not acceptable while using computers at school. ZA signature also shows that a student is aware of the consequences for inappropriate behaviors.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and Parents ZCOPPA requires that children under thirteen follow certain regulations ZThe parent must give consent before an online operator can use a child’s information. ZParents should be aware that online operators are required by law to have parental consent before using a child’s information. ZOnline operators are also required to tell parent what they are using the child’s information for. ZParents can withdraw consent whenever they want.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and Teachers ZCOPPA allows teachers to have the option to act as parents when determining if a child may disclose personal information during school hours. ZCOPPA impacts teachers by giving them a wide range of authority over their students’ internet use.

Photo Permission Forms ZTeachers are required to obtain active consent from parents before displaying a child’s photograph, work, or name, on the internet. ZTeachers must tell parents the intention of the use of the above information. ZTeachers should use basic information, such as first name only, when displaying student information on the internet.

Helpful Websites for More Information ZFor more information about Acceptable Use Policies, click here; Zhttp:// ZFor more information about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, click here; Zhttp:// ZFor additional computer safety information, click here; Zhttp://

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