Acceptable Use Agreements

Districts create acceptable technology use agreements with students and teachers to ensure their electronic devices will be used safely and efficiently for educational purposes. The acceptable use agreement, for students, in my district is 4 pages long. As well as signing this agreement, students will also be required to watch a cyber safety video and pass a quiz. The following video was created for 6-12 graders in my district.


SBCUSD Student Use Agreement Video 6-12 from Ruth on Vimeo.

Over the past years, the district has blocked all social media, Youtube, and anything to do with gaming or music. This coming year is the first year they are opening up social media sites, Youtube, and other sites. The new technology use agreement is focused on being digital citizens while online, creating a positive digital footprint, and what the users can and cannot use the schools electronic devices for.

Technology use agreements should include acceptable uses of electronic devices as well as unacceptable uses. They should also cover consequences if improperly used. There should be some instruction at the beginning of the year regarding what makes a digital citizen and how to protect yourself while online.

My districts Student Technology Use Agreement
Palm Springs Unified Student Technology Use Agreement
San Diego Unified Student Technology Use Agreement
Ventura County Office of Education