Acceptable Technology Use Policy

Acceptable Technology Use Policy

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an important document which governs students’ use of the internet at school and covers a wide range of issues surrounding the rights, responsibilities and privileges – as well as sanctions – connected with computer use.

An AUP can deal with many topics like creating guidelines for the use of internet searches, downloads and browsing.

Other areas which are usually included are thte use of email, phones, tablets, online games and the publishing of the school website.

Educating parents, students and teachers about the internet’s potential as a learning resource is any AUP’s main goal. Defining proper online behavior and the consequences of breaching it, as well as providing schools with legal protection from liability, are also core elements behind a policy’s establishment.

While regulation is important, its use should be balanced by educating students to take a responsible approach.

The education of students is an essential part of the school’s internet safety provision. Children and young people need help and support to recognise and avoid e-safety risks.

What is Acceptable Use Policy

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Acceptable Use Policy

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Helpful Resources

Click here for a guide to help create an acceptable technology use agreement:

Click here for a sample agreement for early education:

Click here for a sample agreement for secondary education:

 Acceptable Use Policies

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References

What is an Acceptable Use Policy? A brief explanation. (2020, May 18). Retrieved September 10, 2020, from https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/what-is-an-acceptable-use- policy-2/

King, M. (2017, February 25). What is an Acceptable Use Policy? [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.traverselegal.com/blog/what-is-an-acceptable-use-policy/

The Audiopedia. (2018, March 28). What is Acceptable Use Policy? What Does Acceptable Use Policy Mean? Acceptable Use Policy Meaning. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKUjg0y9dRM

Fajks, Kaitlin. (2015, September 24). Acceptable Use Policy. [Video].     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbHxDIdS4q8

LeeDigitalEd. (2011, October 9). Acceptable Use Policies. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr01S8Zgrc4