Acceptable Use Policies

Acceptable Use Policies in Education

In today's society with technology being everywhere including in the school system it's important to have a policy in place.  Most school districts have in place a Technology Acceptable Use Policy.  This policy normally has a statement about why and how technology is used in the classroom. Then a set of guidelines for students to follow throughout the day.  Some schools with the one-to-one initiative don't allow students to have their cell phones or personal electronic devices on at all. Mainly, because the school has invested funds into providing them with an electronic device that they can monitor and already has all the software or apps required for the day. One guideline that is almost always in place is that students can use their phones at lunch. This gives the students a window of time to call their parents if a schedule change has occurred; for instance, practice is canceled. Other typical terms within an Acceptable Use Policy are listed below:

Use of NetworkInternet Safety (privacy, inappropriate content, unwanted contact)Filtering and MonitoringCopyright and Ownership of WorkNetwork Security and Privacy (student data)Disciplinary ActionDigital CitizenshipSocial Media Usage

Schools want students to use the internet safely. They also communicate to parents that their are filters in place to block unauthorized sites. My school enforces a digital citizenship and internet safety policy that requires every student to go through a lesson on being a digital citizen and the dangers of the internet before they are given access to the network.

Below are links to four high school Technology Acceptable Use Policies, typically found in the Student Handbook.

Anderson Technology Acceptable Use Policy pg. 15

Woodford Acceptable Use Policy pg. 15

Shelby Acceptable Use Policy

Franklin Acceptable Use Policy pg 35