Friedberg Elementary School Our Technology Policy For 1 st Grade

Presented by Elizabeth Decker Elementary Education major Lindsey Franklin Elementary Education major Stephanie Griffith Elementary Education major Amber McIlroy Elementary Education major

Technology Used Ethically and Appropriately  Copyright Laws  Defined as: Legal protection of a person’s published work (i.e.—music, books, artwork, internet websites, etc.).  Students will identify material that is allowed to be reproduced and that which is not.  Students will explain the laws and their consequences.  Teachers will abide by copyright laws to set an example.

Technology Used Ethically and Appropriately, Continued…  Appropriate Websites  Defined as: A legitimate copyrighted website, that is suitable for the age of the student.  Students will demonstrate how to properly cite use of computer sources.  Students will distinguish the difference between reliable and non-reliable sources.

Equal Opportunity of Computer Access  Each student will have the same opportunity as other students regarding computer access.  During computer class, each student will have access to their own computer.  In the classrooms, there will be one computer for every five students.  The computer lab will be open for an hour before and after school for those who do not have access to computers at home.  Students who do not have access to a computer at home can go to the local public library to complete their homework.

National Standards for Teachers  As a teacher, we are responsible for the following:  Being prepared to guide the students through the learning process using technology.  Providing a newsletter to keep the parents updated.  Keeping a self evaluation journal about what technology works and does not work for the students.  Keeping good relationships with everyone involved in the learning process.

National Standards for Students  As a student, they are responsible for the following:  Showing a working understanding of various technology systems.  Following citation rules and using technology properly.  Collaborating with special tools to produce creative work and enhanced learning.  Using various media formats to effectively communicate to many audiences.  Collecting data and reporting results using technology.  Solving problems and making informed decisions using their knowledge of technology.

State Standards for Students  Students will describe how technology affects their society for ethical use.  Students will locate technology that is readily available to them and use it properly.  Students will demonstrate their understanding by using the technology that they find to research, organize, apply and communicate that information.

Applying Technology Standards  Teachers are responsible for :  Following the national and state standards for technology.  Teaching students the proper use of technology.  Making sure students complete their technology assignments.  Guiding students to respect other’s work.

Websites You Can Use  Parents  Equal Access:  North Carolina State Standards:  National Technology Standards:

Websites You Can Use  Students  Forsyth County Public Library  Computers for Kids computers/computers.htm computers/computers.htm computers/computers.htm