Copyright © 2012 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Technology Policy for School.

Copyright © 2012 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Technology Policy for School Boards


Technology changesHas your technology policy kept pace with the times?


Rather than adopting new policy each time a new technology is used in the district,…focus on desired outcomes, such as desired student and staff behavior, not the means through which students and staff engage in the behavior..

California School Boards Association


Mobile Devices

Some technology policies focus on “old” technology and, unfortunately, unintentionally keep students and teachers from taking advantage of the learning opportunities possible with smartphones, tablets, and yet-to-be-developed kinds of technology.


Cyber-safety

Technology policies often rely on banning and filtering to prevent inappropriate use instead of on helping students develop technology literacy skills and attitudes they can exercise outside of the school and throughout their lives.


Ethical Online Behavior

Technology policies sometimes focus on unethical behaviors, such as cyberbullying and copyright infringement, which are adequately addressed through other school policies. A policy that tries to anticipate specific violations is bound to come up short in actual practice as technology advances.


• Does the policy focus on student learning?

• Is it consistent with administrative regulations?

• Does the policy meet current state and federal legal requirements?

• Is the policy being followed in daily practice?

Review current educational technology policy:


The ways in which students use technology will have an impact on policy decisions:

• Fixed computer labs• Mobile computer labs• Classroom computers• 1:1 computing with mobile devices provided

by the school• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Type of educational technology integration:


• Equity within and among schools• Infrastructure needs• Incorporation into the district’s non-

instructional and governance operations• Professional development• Technology literacy for students• Criteria for prioritizing technology projects• Responsible and appropriate use of

technology

Consider what should be included in educational technology policy:


• Budgets

• Technology Plan

• Collective bargaining agreements

• Employee, staff, and student handbooks

• Parental notifications

Revisit and revise related policies and documents:


Bring Your Own Device: Individual Liable User Policy Considerations. Good Technology.

National Education Technology Plan. U. S. Department of Education,

A New Approach to Technology Policies. California School Boards Association.Project Red.

Technology Leadership Network. National School Boards Association.

Brush Up Your AUP. Technology and Learning.

References and Resources

http://www.welcometogood.com/byod/byod_policy_wp.pdf

http://www.welcometogood.com/byod/byod_policy_wp.pdf

http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010/executive-summary

http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010/executive-summary

http://www.csba.org/~/media/6613A352EA5A43269AC02D08FD223929.ashx

http://www.nsba.org/tln

http://www.techlearning.com/article/48035

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