Responsible Use Policy Agreement

The Agreement

Responsible Use Policy

R.U.P. is the abbreviation

You must sign the agreement (Your parents signed it online already)Teachers agree to a R.U.P., too.

Using technology is fun…let’s be responsible!

What is Technology?Computers Tablets (such as an Apple iPad)Electronic Readers (e-readers, such as Nook and Kindle)Cell PhonesPrintersiPodsInternet

What is a Network?A connection of wireless signals or wiresA way for you to connect to the World Wide Web (Internet) or to a printer.What types of equipment can be on a network?– Computer, cell phone, iPod, tablet, printer

May I Do Anything I Want?Only use computers or use computers or networks for…networks for…

School assignments School assignments and projectsand projects

You must have teacher You must have teacher permission before using permission before using the Internetthe Internet

Personal Privacy

No posting personal information about one’s self or others (such as addresses, phone numbers, and pictures).

PasswordsDo not Do not allow anyone else use your allow anyone else use your username, password, or files for username, password, or files for any reason.any reason.

Do not Do not use or try to discover use or try to discover another user’s password.another user’s password.

How We Treat Each Other

Only communicate in ways that are kind and respectful – just as you would in person.

Inappropriate Use

CyberbullyingCyberbullyingCausing damageCausing damagePlagiarizingPlagiarizingWasting or AbusingWasting or Abusing

Sharing Files

Only open, view, modify, and delete your own computer files.

Keep your hands off other’s Keep your hands off other’s keyboards and devices. keyboards and devices.

What If …?Report immediately to a teacher any threatening messages or Internet files/sites that make you uncomfortable.

Its Not My Fault !YOU are responsible for your actions at all times.

Make smart choices

He did it first!

No, it’s his fault!

Bring Your Own Device

Students may bring their own eReaders (such as Nook, Kindle, iPad, etc.) to their classroom when the teacher deems them appropriate for educational purposes. These devices might not be allowed to access Internet content through the district’s wireless network while at school.

 

More about B.Y.O.D.All devices should be clearly labeled with your full name.

You are responsible for your personal property that you bring to school and should keep it with you or in a locked space.

Devices should be charged prior to bringing to school.

Devices you bring are not eligible for technical support.

Remember this….

Technology use at school is a Privilege!

The Agreement