ISD 623

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ISD 623 Roseville Area Schools Acceptable Use
Policy By Marsha Filipiak, Instructional
Media/Tech Coordinator Email marsha.filipiak_at_isd6
23.org
Your key to school technology!
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Why a Policy?

• Schools must use tax money for educational
  purposes.
• Public areas are different from private spaces.
• School must be a safe place.
• We must obey laws.
• Schools have a right to check on your school
  technology use.

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What can I do?

• Use technology in school for educational
  purposes.
• Use Internet at school only with permission from
  a present, supervising adult.
• Take care of school technology, leaving it in
  good working order, organized, and ready for the
  next person.

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What should I avoid?

• Dont view or send anything that is obscene,
  vulgar, racist, sexually explicit, or offensive.
  Tell a teacher if you come across inappropriate
  information.
• Never give out personal information about
  yourself or others.
• Do not misrepresent yourself.
• Do not access, remove, change or harm
  another persons work.

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At school, can I ..

• Play or download games?
• Chat or use Instant Messaging with friends on
  computers?
• Email my brother that he is a jerk?
• Download music for personal use?
• Buy things on the Internet?
• NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!!
• SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES!

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The Bottom Line

• Using school technology is a privilege, not a
  right.
• Be respectful and responsible when in school.
• Respect the privacy of others.
• Give credit whenever you use anothers work, even
  from the Internet. Dont copy or cheat.

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Whats next?

• Become familiar with the AUP guidelines.
• Review them with your parents or guardians.
• Sign off that you and they are familiar with the
  rules.
• Return your signed AUP to your teacher.
• Happy Learning!

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References
Official ISD 623 AUP (CTAU) can be found at
http//www.roseville.k12.mn.us/edc/ps/it/accept_us
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