Use of Telecommunications & Network

1Use ofTelecommunications&Network

3INTERNET RESOURCES4. Students will have access to:Worldwide electronic mail communication.Global information and news.Public domain and shareware computer software.Educational discussion groups.Access to many university libraries and other libraries.

4INTERNET WARNINGSome materials on the Internet are not of educational value while at school.This material may not be suitable for students.The instructor will monitor student use of the Internet to prevent students from accessing unsuitable material.

5USER GUIDELINESInternet access is through an association of government, regional & state networks.School district wants the network to be used in a , efficient, ethical and legal manner.Operation of Internet relies on proper conduct of the users.

Responsible6USER GUIDELINES ContinuedIf you violate, your account will terminate.Serious violations may result in school disciplinary action or legal action.A signature indicate that the user has read and understands.

7Acceptable UseInternet use must support education and research.Users are encouraged to take advantage of the networks functions:electronic mailconferencesbulletin boardsdatabasesaccess to the Internet

8Privileges Use of Internet = privilegeInappropriate use = no privilege

Question: Why do you think using the Internet at school is a privilege?Treat it like a baby!9NetiquetteAbide by the rules of network etiquette.Be polite.Do not use vulgar or obscene language.Do not reveal your address or phone number or those of others.Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.Do not disrupt the network, the data, or other users.

1024. Unacceptable Uses of Network Violating student or staff rights to privacy.Using the Internet without application of common sense.Using profanity, obscenity, or other language which may be offensive to another user.Sending or accessing pornographic text and/or graphics.Unauthorized games.Sending or receiving copyrighted materials.Reporting personal communications without the authors prior consent.

Question: What could happen to a person, whose private information such as a name, address and phone number, given out over the Internet without their permission?

11Unacceptable Uses of Network ContinuedUsing for commercial activities, product advertisement, or financial gain.Knowingly transmitting viruses.Spam.Chain letters.Unauthorized solicitations for goods and services.Posting personal views.Unauthorized streaming video or music this ties up the bandwidth & slows down the network.

Question: What would happen to the school Internet if a virus was sent in to infect the system?12WarrantiesSDCC makes no warranties.SDCC will not be responsible for damages or loss of data.SDCC will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtain on network.Inappropriate Internet sites should be reported to teacher immediately.

13Security Security is a high priority.Do not show or identify the problem to others.Do not use another individuals account.Attempts to log on as another user will result in cancellation of your privileges.Security risk users will be denied network access.

14Vandalism Vandalism = privileges cancellation and/or disciplinary action.Vandalism is a malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or other networks.Includes creation or uploading computer viruses on the Internet or host site.Degrading or disrupting system performance is a crime under state and federal law.

15Sponsors Teachers are to make sure students:Know how to use the Internet correctly &Know what happens if they dont!