Information
on the Internet
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Electronic information networks, such as the Internet,
are important educational resources in the classroom. The
Internet is a global network made up of many smaller
contributing networks to support the open exchange of
information among many different kinds of institutions all
over the world. This system gives immediate access to
businesses, governments, educational institutions and other
organizations.
The Fresno Unified School District will have access to
the Internet. As a learning resource, the Internet is
similar to books, magazines, video, CD-ROM's and other
sources that inform, educate or entertain. The Fresno
Unified School District considers the use of electronic
information networks, like the Internet, as an educational
resource which meets district guidelines and board
policy.
Fresno Unified School Officials cannot completely control
the Internet environment for students. Therefore, we must
make sure that parents/guardians are aware of the individual
student's responsibility to use Internet resources in an
ethical and educational manner. Internet access carries with
it the potential to encounter information that some have
identified as controversial and inappropriate for students.
Information on the Internet changes rapidly, and it is not
possible to predict or control what students may
encounter.
Our goals in providing this service are the
following:
- To enhance innovative education for all students
- To provide quality integrated educational
opportunities and equal access for all students
- To empower staff to effectively use technology to
enhance instruction and increase productivity and
life-long learning
- To promote educational excellence by facilitating
resource sharing, innovation and communication
- The use of e-mail on school machines must be limited
to educational needs or school business
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Establishment
of Acceptable Use Guidelines (AUG)
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An Acceptable Use Guidelines is a written agreement
signed by students, their parents and teachers. The AUG
outlines the terms and conditions of Internet in the school
district. This AUG specifically defines the acceptable use
of the Internet, it provides rules of on-line behavior and
describes access privileges. The AUG covers penalties for
violations of the policy, such as vandalism of the computer
system.
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Personal
Responsibility
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It is essential for each user on the Internet to
recognize their responsibility in having access to vast
services, sites, systems and people. The user is ultimately
responsible for their actions in accessing Internet
services.
Along with access to computers and people all over the
world comes the availability of material that may not be
considered of educational value in a school setting. The
Fresno Unified School District will take precautions to
restrict access to controversial materials by teaching
students about responsible use and by attempting to block
student access to inappropriate materials.
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