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The Smart AUP is a fast, simple, assessment tool designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and provisions outlined in a standard Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). "

Students in videos sharing what Acceptable Use is. Haven't read the AUP contracts yet.

I branded myself to have an online identity of which I'm proud. This is an important skill to teach students. Equally important is conveying the idea that being safe and responsible online does not mean hiding your identity but rather defining it and owning it.

(Grades 6-8) This interactive narrated tutorial teaches students about the benefits and drawbacks of sharing information online. Students give their opinion about what the characters in the story should do about their privacy dilemmas, from posting photos to buying music online, and they receive feedback on their responses as the story unfolds.

A sample brochure for students explaining the AUP

This video provides an introduction to a series of 11 videos designed to help college students improve their information literacy skills. Presenter is Bob Baker, Librarian. NOTE: Program notes are available at: http://tinyurl.com/ILNotes

Links to  use to help students evaluate different components of accuracy, reliability, etc. of websites

Digital Citizenship is a timely and much-needed response to California and federal mandates. The California School Library Association (CSLA) sponsors this online course for educators and their K-12 students. Lead developer is Dr. Lesley Farmer.

U.S. Dept. of Education Technology Plan - Infrastructure: Access and Enable - discusses the role of filtering and providing access - read "Balancing Connectivity and Student Safety on the Internet" 

The very latest from Common Sense Media: This FREE, pioneering curriculum is designed to empower students to be smart about how they create, communicate, and treat others in our 24/7 digital world. Browse the units to find the right lessons for your students.

10:44 Documentary by AT&T - Don't Text While Driving Watch AT&T's new 10-minute documentary titled "The Last Text," featuring stories of real individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by texting behind the wheel. Includes a short video on student reactions to the video. Videos can be requested for download. AT&T created this documentary as part of its "It Can Wait" campaign because we want consumers be safe while using our technology. We are grateful and humbled by the bravery of the people who agreed to be on camera for the documentary. We would have no story to tell without them.

Great video for parents & educators to help equip students and also protect them

"The Digital Citizenship and Creative Content program is a free, turnkey instructional program. The goal is to create an awareness of the rights connected with creative content. Because only through education can students gain an understanding of the relevance of and a personal respect for creative rights and grow to become good digital citizens."

With a license from Movie Licensing USA you can show movies legally for non-teaching activities such as Family Movie Nights, Before- or After-School programs, Student Rewards, Holiday Events and more. A Public Performance Site License saves you time and money - since you don't have to contact each studio directly. In addition to your personal comfort and reputation, this license provides protection from the hazards of non-compliance with U.S. Copyright Law.

Clear, simple tutorial for students on plagiarism and how to avoid it.

By correctly citing other people's works and ideas, a student has also agreed to engage in the kind of scholarly communication that is part of academic life. Citing another person's words is a way of giving credit to that person, and of acknowledging the importance of that person's work to one's own ideas. After all, you wouldn't want someone quoting your words or using your ideas without giving you credit, would you?

A great site for students to use in evaluating online resources.

An interesting site regarding filtering in schools..... BalancedFiltering.org is a grassroots campaign to promote balanced content filtering in schools which complies with the law, promotes accountability, and encourages responsible digital citizenship

The article is really well written and for me provided tremendous clarity. I think this will help provide guidance on how to better utilize filtering and allow students/teachers to have more responsibility to be accountable and responsible. Thanks, Anne!