What are AUP's and why are they necessary?
AUP’s are acceptable use of internet policies. They are necessary at any working or academic environment because it sets the rules for exploring the web. These policies are used to create a respectful and good use of the technological tools. Because people often have very different ideas about internet use, if they belong to a school or working environment they are expected to stick to the AUP policy.
Compare your HS/district AUP with the guidelines discussed in the resources above. Give the URL of your HS website.
My high school did not a specific AUP, or at least it wasn't called that way but there was a student code of ethics which included the good use of internet resources.
HS website:
http://www.itesm.edu/wps/portal?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/EGL/Eugenio+Garza+Lag%C3%BCera/
or www.mitec.itesm.mx (students webpage)
What does CIPA require of schools and libraries?
It requires schools to have strong policies about what minors are able to see at any of these places and also to be constantly monitoring all activities from minors on the web. These activities include chat rooms, webpages, electronic mail or any other type of computer based communication.
Did you have access to a network at your HS? If so, how did you use it? Was it helpful?
Yes, it was really helpful because no matter what computer you used the documents saved on the Y drive were available from any computer on campus. The thing I didn't liked much about the technology services at my high school is that we weren't very familiarized with the use and benefits of the network.
Did your parents/guardians have access to information about you through the school/district website? If so, what?
Yes, we had a webpage designed specially for parents: www.padres.itesm.mx. They could access everything about the school, from tuition pay to grades and all kinds of things.
How do you feel about web filtering and its relationship to school networks? Look at this article. What would it mean to you as a teacher?
I think web filtering is necessary and a basic stepg for successfull school networks. There will never be enough teachers to be watching what the kids do every minute so as a teacher it meants a lot. It makes teachers feel comfortable because they know kids are looking only at the things they are supposed to at school, and it makes kids' experience with technology more educational.
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I love how you well organized your answers. It was very clear and easy to understand, which is a great quality in teachers.
The problem at your high school with students not being familiar with the school network is a common one. I think it's important for schools to make sure that students know how to use the network and why to use it.
I agree with Aimee, Andrea. It is a shame to have good technology, but students not really be familiarized with it and expected to use it. Do you feel that is the fault of teachers who themselves are not familiar enough with technology tools?
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