I have done a unit with my 3rd graders about Acceptable Use Agreements.
Did you know that every time you press the "OK" button to sign into the computer at school you are agreeing to following all of the rules of the AUA? The AUA screen is just a snapshot of the entire district Acceptable Use Agreement. I know that I like to know what I'm signing up for before I sign my name and agree to it. So I was very glad that I read the fine print to know what I agree to every time I use the school computer.
A couple of interesting points:
-Internet Safety: Our AUA warns users that they have individual responsibility and that access to electronic network has a potential for access to materials that are not appropriate. Each user is expected to take responsibility and stay away from these sites. (I understood this as in case a student pursues a bad site, he or she has a responsibility and therefore will have a consequence. It doesn't necessarily mean that your lesson was wrong or inappropriate.)
-Commercial transactions: users aren't supposed to buy or sell anything over the Internet. (Does this mean purchasing classroom materials on our school device is not okay? I'm not sure about this one. Something to think about, I suppose.)
-Games: games may not be played on any school computers. (I understood this as unless they are purposeful to education.)
Remember all students K-12 are expected to either sign the AUA every year, or have a parent or guardian sign it. If they don't sign it, they are not welcome to use the Internet and technology at our school.
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