The document discusses acceptable use policies (AUP) and user responsibilities regarding electronic devices and network resources. It addresses how new technologies are changing how information is delivered and the relationship between information, student learning, and curriculum. It also discusses the role of staff in pre-screening materials, prohibiting certain sites, teaching research skills, and modeling responsible behavior when using technology. Finally, it prompts the reader to consider their vision for how technology will be used with students and impact their teaching practice.

1. Acceptable Use & Your Responsibility CC BY SA Kevin Zollman http://www.flickr.com/photos/36144637@N00/159627089/ Andrea Tejedor Coordinator of e-Learning – OUBOCES February 4, 2010

2. What is the AUP? The purpose of the AUP is to establish acceptable and unacceptable use of electronic devices and network resources in conjunction with its established culture of ethical and lawful behavior, openness, trust, and integrity.

3. What other policies affect use? ?

4. How do we deal with new technologies? How is the delivery of information changing society? What is the proper relationship between information and student learning? What relationship should the new information technologies and resources have to: the district's curriculum and instructional strategies? the district’s selection and screening of instructional materials/

5. What role do you play? Should you pre-screen materials and sites? Should access to some sites be prohibited? How important is it that staff learns to conduct research and show students who to research with such new tools? Should staff blend this new kind of research throughout curriculum?

6. What constitutes responsible behavior and communication? ?

7. What is an AUP based upon a vision? How will you use technology with your students? How will access to Internet-based resources impact your practice?

8. What is your vision? ?