Internet+Safety

= Internet Safety =


 * AUPs**
 * **What they are**: the first line in defense in preventing unsafe, illegal, and unethical use of a school or district's technology resources
 * **Why they are needed:** provide students and teachers with guidelines to use the Internet
 * **How they are used:** filter and monitor what all students and teachers go to on the Internet
 * **What is included:** Using online time efficiently, Running virus software on downloaded files, attachments, peripherals, or disks, Respecting Copyright and licensing agreements and citing material, and many other things

Local Schools AUPs

All of the schools systems' AUPs had many items that were common such as, do not use offensive language, only use Internet after signed Internet Use Agreement, and do not make unauthorized copies of software or information. The AUP that was the best in my opinion was Jefferson County's AUP. This waiver clearly stated what the student was responsible for and the guidelines for using the Internet in school. It requires students under 18 years of age to get the waiver signed by their parent. Students will know exactly what to do and not to do on the Internet.