1. Computer Issues Acceptable Use Policy Online Safety Photo Permission Forms Rachel Gorsuch Stephanie Herbin Natalie Wu Acceptable Use Policy Online Safety Photo Permission Forms Rachel Gorsuch Stephanie Herbin Natalie Wu

2. Topics Acceptable Use Policy Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Photo Permission Forms More Information Acceptable Use Policy Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Photo Permission Forms More Information

3. What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? An Acceptable Use Policy outlines the terms and conditions of Internet use and lists a set of rules the school has implemented. This is a contract between students, parents, and the school agreeing that the internet will be used in a responsible manner. An Acceptable Use Policy outlines the terms and conditions of Internet use and lists a set of rules the school has implemented. This is a contract between students, parents, and the school agreeing that the internet will be used in a responsible manner. Information taken from Virginia Department of EducationVirginia Department of Education

4. Why an AUP is needed? Makes students more responsible internet users Informs parents, students, and teachers of the computer tools available to them while at school Creates boundaries of acceptable behavior Outlines consequences of violating the policy Makes students more responsible internet users Informs parents, students, and teachers of the computer tools available to them while at school Creates boundaries of acceptable behavior Outlines consequences of violating the policy

5. Why sign? Students and parents are agreeing to the rules and consequences of breaking those rules. Having a contract makes students feel they are more responsible for their behavior, and makes parents more aware of how the internet will be used at school. If students do not sign they will not be able to use the internet while at school. Students and parents are agreeing to the rules and consequences of breaking those rules. Having a contract makes students feel they are more responsible for their behavior, and makes parents more aware of how the internet will be used at school. If students do not sign they will not be able to use the internet while at school.

6. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act COPPA is a law that requires commercial websites to obtain permission from an adult before collecting the personal information of a child under 13. Under COPPA teachers are allowed to give the student permission in place of the parent while at school. COPPA is a law that requires commercial websites to obtain permission from an adult before collecting the personal information of a child under 13. Under COPPA teachers are allowed to give the student permission in place of the parent while at school. Information taken from Kidz PrivacyKidz Privacy

7. Why is COPPA significant? COPPA protects the personal information of children. It also protects them from harassment or legal and financial problems that might occur when websites obtain personal information. The primary goal is to make sure that there is always an adult involved when a child gives out personal information. COPPA protects the personal information of children. It also protects them from harassment or legal and financial problems that might occur when websites obtain personal information. The primary goal is to make sure that there is always an adult involved when a child gives out personal information.

8. Role of the teacher It is important for teachers to be aware of what students are getting into on the Internet, while also providing sites to students that do not require personal information for a student to participate. Also it is important for teachers to remember that they can revoke their permission at any time.

9. Photo Permission Forms Just as other web operators, teachers need to have parent and student consent before publishing personal information or work from students on their website. Permission forms allow teachers to use the student’s name, photo, work, and other personal information appropriate for the content of the site. Many school systems have permission forms for a student’s information to be used in any school system publication. Just as other web operators, teachers need to have parent and student consent before publishing personal information or work from students on their website. Permission forms allow teachers to use the student’s name, photo, work, and other personal information appropriate for the content of the site. Many school systems have permission forms for a student’s information to be used in any school system publication.

10. For More Information Please visit my IKeepBookmarks account at… http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/showall.asp?folder=1035631 and look under AUP, COPPA or Online Safety Online copy of Alamance-Burlington Elementary Student AUP at… http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/student_parent/policies/elemaup.html Please visit my IKeepBookmarks account at… http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/showall.asp?folder=1035631 and look under AUP, COPPA or Online Safety Online copy of Alamance-Burlington Elementary Student AUP at… http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/student_parent/policies/elemaup.html