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POLICY
IJNDB
Use of Technology Resources in Instruction
(Appropriate use of electronic information services)
Electronic information resources are now available to students and teachers in the District. Electronic Information Resources currently include: CD-Roms, laserdiscs, multimedia, on-line services, software, videocassettes, and electronic mail. We are very pleased to provide access to students and staff members of District and believe these resources offer vast, diverse, and unique opportunities. Our goal in providing these services to students, teachers, administrators, and staff is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
One such resource is the Internet, a global electronic information infrastructure. It is a network of computer networks used by educators, businesses, government agencies, the military, and other organizations. In schools and libraries, the Internet can be used to educate and inform. As a learning resource, the Internet is similar to books, magazines, video, CD-Rom, and other information sources. Students may explore a broad range of opinions and ideas by locating, using, and exchanging information.
The Internet is a fluid environment; the information that will be available to students is constantly changing. On a global network, it is impossible to control all materials and a user may discover controversial information. We firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on the worldwide network outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of District.
Every effort should be made to ensure that electronic information resources are used only in support of education and research and in accordance with the educational objectives of the District. Use of other organizations' networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for those networks. Transmission or reception of any material in violation of any governmental regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected as a trade secret. Use for commercial activities and product advertisements is prohibited.
The District is providing only a conduit to the information; users must be wary of the content. The District cannot be held accountable for information that is retrieved via the network. In addition to the appropriateness of information, users need to consider the source of any information they obtain, and consider the validity of that information. No system is guaranteed to be operating perfectly all the time. The District does not assume liability for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical, or other, difficulties.
The electronic networking environment requires that school officials prescribe guidelines for proper use of electronic information resources. The Superintendent shall develop such guidelines
Prior to being provided access to electronic information resources through association with the District, each user will be required to sign an agreement which delineates responsibilities, guidelines, and consequences regarding such resources. The parent(s)/guardian(s) of student users must also sign the agreement prior to the students being granted access. These guidelines address issues of privacy, ethical use of information with respect to intellectual property, or using the networks for illegal or inappropriate activities. The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the users who must adhere to strict guidelines.The privleges of a user who violates any of these provisions may be terminated and future access denied.
Policy AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Adopted: March, 2003 Tucson, Arizona |
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