Using the Internet

Using the Internet Tools

¨ The administration and / or their designee(s) have the right to inspect the computer, application, or peripheral device associated with any or all USD 410 computers. This includes but is not limited to email, documents, pictures, or other components associated with all USD 410 computers.

¨ Students are encouraged to back up school related files regularly to the USD 410 student server. This space is reserved solely for educational purposes. Any item that is not educationally related will be deleted from the server. If you have a question as to whether your information should be placed on the USD 410 servers, please contact the technology director, or a school administrator.

¨ Deliberate attempts to degrade the USD 410 network or to disrupt system performance will result in disciplinary action.

¨ E-mail and all other forms of electronic communication are to be used in a responsible manner. Students may not engage in personal attacks or harass others.

¨ It is recommended that if students register or sign up for anything via Internet or e-mail that they don’t use their assigned USD 410 e-mail address.

¨ Use of the computer (including “Instant Messaging” if and when allowed) for anything other than a teacher-directed or approved activity is prohibited during instructional time. Students found to engage in this behavior during class will be penalized.

Text Box: Email and Electronic Communication

¨ The Internet is to be used for research and as a means of obtaining academically relevant information. Material obtained through research on the Internet and then used in academic work is to be properly documented.

¨ Copyright laws must be respected. If you have any questions about what constitutes a copyright violation, please contact an administrator, media specialist, or language arts department person.

¨ USD 410’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)provides a great deal of guidance related to properly using the Internet.

¨ Network students may not access Web sites, newsgroups, or chat areas that contain material that is obscene or that promotes illegal activity. If a student does accidentally access this type of information, he or she should immediately notify a teacher.

¨ Internet and computer games are prohibited during regular school hours.

¨ Installation of peer-to-peer file-sharing programs is strictly forbidden. (ex. LimeWire or Bit-Torrent)

¨ I-Tunes software has been installed on the student laptops.