AUPs in a Web 2.0 World

Len Scrogan, EdTech Focus on K-12, EdTech Magazine, Aug/Sep 2007
Chances are your district’s acceptable use policy is outdated. Here’s how to make sure you stay on top of emerging technologies.
http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/august-september-2007/aups-in-a-web-2.0.html

Implementing ICT

A school's policy for ICT will describe the school's approach to achieving the vision for ICT. Article includes examples of language that can be used and considerations for constructing your own policies. Written by the folks at NAACE, a professional association for those who are concerned with advancing education through the appropriate use of information and communications technology (ICT).
http://www.naace.org/impict/lc-policy.html

Why Do Schools Need AUP's?

Excellent article from I-Safe that lists all of the topics for inclusion.
http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/AUPs.pdf

Obstacles to Opportunities: Acceptable Use and the Web 2.0

Excellent presentation at the K-12HSN Conference Online by Joseph Bires. A discussion of how the use of Web 2.0 technologies has challenged and changed the concept of acceptable use. The presenter suggests ways to balance protecting students, teachers, and schools from the dangers of the Internet, while still integrating Web 2.0 technologies into the K-12 curriculum. Also, philosophical issues of acceptable use are discussed such as identity and transparency. Finally, practical suggestions are shared to help every teacher and administrator. This talk is available as an MP3 audio file and an audiofile blog.
http://edtechleadership.com/k12online2007/k12online2007finalbires.mp3
http://biresk12online2007.wikispaces.com/
http://www.bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/?p=364 [commentary]

Writing an Acceptable Use Policy

In this audio/visual presentation from TICAL, Harvey Barnett describes why you should have an Acceptable Use Policy and what it should contain.
http://www.portical.org/Presentations/Barnett/aup/62706/index.html

What provisions do schools need to make to ensure student safety while promoting 21st Century Learning skills?

Includes a discussion of what issues schools need to address for the success of Web 2.0 in the schools and how to write AUPs around them. Some AUP examples are given, including one from the authors of this page at Hoover Middle School.
http://pluggedin.wiki.hoover.k12.al.us/InternetSafety

Blog Rules

David Warlick, EdTech Focus on K-12, EdTech Magazine, Nov/Dec 2006
As blogging becomes more pervasive, schools have begun establishing ground rules for teachers who blog.
http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/november-december-2006/blog-rules.html

CyberSafe - Thwarting Cyberpredators

Lee Copeland , EdTech Focus on K-12, EdTech Magazine, Apr/May 2007
Chat rooms. Instant messaging. Social networking. Unfortunately, these fun and popular Web 2.0 pastimes are a predator’s paradise. Crafty technology practices, evolving usage policies and safety education help schools keep kids secure online.
http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/april-may-2007/cyber-safe.html

Cyberbullying: Online Bullying Affects Every School District

District Administration Magazine, September 2005
What will you do when the school cyberbully strikes -- by email, chat, blog, instant messaging, web site or cell phone? How will you monitor and control? What policies will you have in place?
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticlepf.aspx?articleid=294

Educators' Guide to Enforcing Acceptable Use Policies

This paper focuses on the enforcement of acceptable use policies, minimizing potential for violations and legal implications. Although written in 2002, the advice is still current.
http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/wp/crime-2002/aup.htm

Developing an Acceptable Use Policy: Washington StateDepartment of Public Instruction