3.+Acceptable+Use+Policy

2/9/12 For the Training Brochure:

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) covers the appropriate use of all information resources including computers, networks, and the information contained therein.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR STUDENTS!

~ Know your school's AUP and review it with your students. ~ Always use strong passwords and keep your passwords private. ~ Do not open any unsolicited or unknown email/websites. ~ Remember: School networks are for educational purposes only! ~ If you have any questions about your school's AUP, contact your supervisor.


 * Acceptable Use Policy - What did I just sign and commit to?**


 * View the complete document**


 * Make sure to view the AUP on a yearly basis to stay current on changing practices. **


 * But what does it** //really// **say...**
 * There are two main ideas to the AUP...**

Protect Yourself! Try the Vanity Plate Approach:
 * By protecting yourself you are protecting the network.**
 * Passwords should be strong, easy for YOU to remember but difficult for others to guess and do not write them down...**
 * Can you figure this one out?**
 * 314izGr8!**
 * It stands for Pie is great!**
 * More tips on making strong passwords.**

Unlawful/Inappropriate Use ** Take a common sense approach... Here are some ideas to get you started and thinking about what is acceptable.
 * **Can I do this? How about that?** || **YES!** || **NO...** ||
 * Forward harmless chain letters ||  || X ||
 * Solicit friends for fundraising for a local political candidate ||  || X ||
 * Playing a game for insturctional purposes || X ||  ||
 * Use approved and licensed software || X ||  ||
 * Send files to team members for instructional purposes || X ||  ||
 * Forward emails that can benefit the learning environment || X ||  ||
 * Sending religious, sexually explicit sites or gambling information to friends ||  || X ||
 * Give my password for others to use ||  || X ||
 * Emailing announcements about personal business ||  || X ||
 * Sending large personal photo attachments in email ||  || X ||
 * Leave my computer logged on when I am not present ||  || X ||
 * Browse the web for current events || X ||  ||
 * Browse the web for instructional purposes || X ||  ||
 * Check on my EBAY listings ||  || X ||
 * Using a device suspected to contain viruses ||  || X ||
 * Use private email to communicate student information ||  || X ||
 * Personal chatting, instant messaging ||  || X ||
 * Chatting or instant messaging school personnel || X ||  ||

Of course this list is limited, but you can see that using some common sense will go a long way to avoid you, your district and the State any embarrassment.

Wanna find out how much you know? CLICK below!

I'm Ready...AUP! Test ME!

If you have any questions about Acceptable Use contact your supervisor, your technology department or email eSecurity@state.de.us