Cyber Law

Aimée Bissonette is a lawyer, teacher, and writer. She has written extensively for trade publications and conducts training sessions for corporate, educational, and nonprofit groups (nationally and internationally) on the topics of copyright, rights negotiation and licensing, and the legal issues associated with technology in schools. She has written Web site copy for two Web sites on intellectual property and copyright law, and has written and co-produced a satellite broadcast for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities titled Copyright Considerations for Higher Education. She practices law with Little Buffalo Law & Consulting in Minneapolis, MN.

"Bissonette has made an extremely important contribution to the technology leadership literature. School leaders face extraordinary challenges as they balance student empowerment with organizational responsibility. This book′s clear guidance, real-life scenarios, and practical tips help administrators navigate those shoals effectively."

• AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. Cyberbullying: Curbing Student Use of Technology to Intimidate and Harass Others2. Student Use of the Internet: Reducing Inappropriate Internet Behaviors3. Staff Use of the Internet: Drawing a Line Between Teachers′ Public and Private Lives4. Privacy and Security: Protecting Student Information5. The School as an Internet Service Provider: Providing Access and Protecting Students6. Copyright Law in the Classroom: Steering Clear of Legal Liability7. Policies, Procedures, and Contracts: Communicating Expectations to Teachers, Students, and Parents8. Ethical Issues: Developing Responsible Internet Citizens9. Looking Ahead: Keeping an Eye on the FutureResource A: How Laws Affect the Schools and Teachers Who Embrace Technology in LearningResource B: Sample Acceptable Use PolicyGlossary of TermsReferencesSuggested ReadingsIndex