What is the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? The first time I heard about the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) document was when I started as a teacher assistant around three years ago. A member from the office gave me this paper, and I asked nervously what is an AUP? She explained it was an important document given to everyone before they are given a computer or access to online tools (internet/network), and it was an agreement between me and the school about my rights and responsibilities. I will be honest: I skimmed through it really fast and signed. These days, I have read more about AUP and learned the importance of knowing our responsibilities with our online tools and network. Not only is it for my sake, but it’s also to protect and help my students be responsible with their actions when using the internet/network. Boston Public School An article from Kajeet expresses how Boston Public Schools (BPS) created an AUP that was student friendly with words that students could understand. I ...