AUP 2.0

Today’s students live digital world.  It is important that our students learn how to protect themselves and use the internet with integrity.  The following are guidelines for students to be safe, productive, and ethical while using the internet.

Acceptable Use Policy (original can be found here)

This Acceptable Use Agreement has six conditions or facets of being a Digital Citizen.

1. Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will not post personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships. I will not be obscene.

2. Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behaviour directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.

3. Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to flame, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people’s spaces or areas.

4. Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.
5. Respect Intellectual Property I will respect intellectual property by requesting permission to use resources and suitably citing any and all use of websites, books, media etc.
6. Protect Intellectual Property I will protect intellectual property by purchasing, licensing and registering all software and by purchasing my music and other media while refraining from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses.

By signing this agreement, I undertake to always act in a manner that is respectful to myself and others, to act appropriately in a moral and ethical manner.

I, agree to follow the principles of digital citizenship outlined in this agreement and accept that failing to follow these tenets will have consequences.

Signed:

Name:

Date: ____ /__ /____