Acceptable+Use+Policy

//The population is one that uses technology at home and in their secular schools. However they are less use to employing technology in religious school and they do not have a standard acceptable use policy already on file. One of the first activities will therefore be a discussion of what defines acceptable use. For the purpose of this assignment I have filled in the answers, but the teacher should have the students generate the answers and only make suggestions of items that might need to be added after the students have collaborated on their own document. When they are pleased with the final product the document should be sent home and returned with the parents signature.// //Timeline: not more than one class period// //Evaluation: Participation in discussion and contribution to document and returning signed form.//
 * Sample Activity I - Acceptable Use Policy**
 * During this class I would like you to be able to use the computer both as a source of information and as a place to create. In order for this to be manageable I need to know that you are capable of using technology responsibly. Please define in bullet points below what you think it means to “use technology responsibly”:**


 * //To treat the hardware itself with care and respect.//
 * //To use time provided for being on the computer productively.//
 * //To access only resources that are relevant to the educational task.//
 * //To be respectful of other students when engaging in collaborative projects or online communication.//
 * //To keep private all personal information.//
 * //To attribute to the correct sources information gathered.//
 * //To close out promptly any inappropriate content that is mistakenly accessed through safe searching and make the teacher aware.//
 * //Not to download any new programs to any computer.//


 * These rules apply whether the student is using a computer that belongs to the school the teacher or a student who has brought their own computer to class.**
 * Should any of the above rules be transgressed immediate disciplinary action will be taken.**


 * At some points during the course students may be asked to create an account on a free Web 2.0 tool that will allow them to create and collaborate online with the class, such sites might include Voicethread, Wallwisher, Glogster, Wikispace. My goal in having 21st century students use these sites is for them to recognize the continued relevance of Judaism. I will always let parents know in advance of the students being asked to take such an action so that you can check out the site and will respect your wishes if you inform me that you do not want your child to participate.**

Student Signature:

Parent Signature:

(AASL Standards addressed – 3.1.2 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.)