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This is a Must Read: Why are certain sites blocked?
We utilize an internet filter and firewall approved by school networks worldwide and the State Department for all international K-12 schools. Sites that fall into the following categories may be blocked:
Inappropriate Material - Many websites contain either offensive material or photos and information that are not suitable for any academic environment. UAS is neither a cyber-cafe nor an entertainment complex. Please use common sense when selecting sites to visit within the school.
Dangerous Sites - Chatting systems, hacker & game sites, personal blog portals, email and many other sites create security concerns for ALL users on our internal network by installing unauthorized software, spyware, site hijackers, keystroke grabbers or viruses on our machines without our knowledge. FACT: Many teen-related sites are dangerous. Please act responsibly.
Bandwidth Killers - We have over 110 computers sharing two internet connections. Music & Game download sites, personal photo pages, e-postcards, online video/audio or internet gaming are unacceptable in a multi-user environment. While any of these will perform well on your single-user computer at home, they demand a huge percentage of our internet & network speed. They frequently overload our system.
Before staring endlessly at dozens of pictures of yourself, download music or play online games, please remember that some of us are trying to use the internet for real studies and real work. Let's all try to be a little less selfish for everyone's benefit. The next time it may be you trying to get work finished but can´t because someone else is hogging our connections.
Time Wasters - Any website that does not relate directly to academic studies or research may be blocked if its usage frequently denies computer access to students who need to study. Examples are car showrooms, online auctions, lyric lists, game review sites, movie listings, etc. etc. Please show some respect for others.
Web Filtering is NOT a censorship issue. We are simply trying to insure that our computer resources are available to persons trying to be productive rather than have them wasted by a handful of inconsiderate users.
Systems Manager
Note: Some sites may be erroneously blocked due to a problem with language translation or a pop-up window that downgrades the site rating of the main site. In this case, please speak to the Systems Manager about the possibility of gaining temporary access to these sites.
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NO:
On-line chatting (i.e.: MSN Messenger, ICQ, Yahoo or other chat
systems.) Student E-mail sending and receiving during
regular class hours. We are currently testing with Hotmail, G-Mail, Yahoo and other internet-based accounts have improved their own anti-virus controls. So far, so good. Modifying ANY system settings, accessing restricted areas of the computer network, hacking or attempting to cause
damage to the systems. Downloading files without your teacher’s
permission. (i.e.: mp3, jpg, doc, avi, mpg etc.) |
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Installing any type of software program or
file without pre-approval.
Loading any
personal files (documents, pictures, spreadsheets, etc.) into the school’s
computers is not permitted unless they are required for your studies
andpre-approved by your instructor. Using another person’s password to gain
access to restricted areas and/or misrepresent yourself as a different user. Trespassing
into another person’s folders, work or files is strictly prohibited. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others in any form of computer-based communication. Sending or displaying
offensive messages or pictures. Violating copyright laws & Perjury Food and drinks are forbidden in the computer labs, libraries or while
using a classroom computer. Game playing is NOT allowed unless part of a class exercise. No Internet Radio Music or streaming programs are allowed.
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YES:
Research from worldwide Internet sources for class
projects.
Investigate and compile facts to support your
ideas and theories.
Discover what other students around the globe
think about current issues.
Practice reading in many different languages.
Learn how computers can improve your
presentation skills.
Explore your creative potential.
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UAS reserves the right to deny any student or staff member the opportunity to use the school’s computer systems due to any of the aforementioned misuses. Access suspensions may be temporary (daily, weekly, monthly) or permanent.
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