Learning Resources - Laws and Regulations 8.03

8.03 Internet Usage Policy. Develop an effective district-level Internet Usage Policy.

Introduction

An Internet Usage Policy will serve as a guide for all network users. It will set the rules of Internet use for students, teachers, administrators, and the community. Internet Usage Policies address issues such as e-mail, censorship, remote-access, fines, and penalties. Internet Usage Policies range from being very detailed and prescriptive to offering very general and loosely defined usage policies.

Your Job:

  1. Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency.
  2. Use the stepwise process listed under Your Portfolio to display the completed product in your ITSC portfolio.

    Product Details:

    • Use your discussions within INSYS 462 to create a product that answers the following questions:
      •  What are the critical elements that must be included in district Internet usage policies?
      • Why are these elements important?

Your Portfolio:

  1. FTP your completed product for this competency to the "8lawreg" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided.
  2. Click here to view the "Utiliz" page in the portfolio template.
  3. Download the "Utiliz" page from your ftp folder.
  4. Locate 8.03 Internet Usage Policy on the "Utiliz" page.
  5. Under "8.03 Internet Usage Policy" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  6. Link the word "here" to your product.
  7. Delete the old "Utiliz" page in your ftp folder.
  8. Upload your revised "Utiliz" page.
  9. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database.  

Related Resources:

  • A Handbook for Acceptable Use Policy
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Technology/AUP/home.shtml
    • Description: This link takes you to a handbook from the VA Dept of Ed regarding AUPs and their effects.
  • A Pennsylvania School's Internet Use Policy
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.bubblers.k12.pa.us/Iup.htm
    • Description: This policy is used by South Middleton School District in PA. Note the references to CIPA.
  • Another IUP from Harmony, PA
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.seneca.k12.pa.us/districtp/sen-poli.htm
    • Description: Another view of a little different policy.  

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