1. Ms. Hall’s Technology Policy How we will ensure safe, proper, and equal use of technology for each student.

2. Copyright Laws As your teacher, I will... As your teacher, I will... Ensure that you understand the rules about the illegal reproducing of software programs. Ensure that you understand the rules about the illegal reproducing of software programs. Help you identify what can and cannot be copied. Help you identify what can and cannot be copied. Abide by copyright standards myself in order to set an example. Abide by copyright standards myself in order to set an example. As my students, You will... As my students, You will... Abide by the standards set by the law and by me. Abide by the standards set by the law and by me. Learn to identify reproducible material versus material that cannot be copied. Learn to identify reproducible material versus material that cannot be copied.

3. Appropriate Use of Technology Websites Websites You will be able to understand the appropriate use of the internet, including web ratings and firewall protection. You will be able to understand the appropriate use of the internet, including web ratings and firewall protection. You will not visit sites that are blocked or banned. You will not visit sites that are blocked or banned. You will be able to distinguish between non-reliable and reliable sources. You will be able to distinguish between non-reliable and reliable sources. You will learn how to properly cite a source from the internet in MLA format. You will learn how to properly cite a source from the internet in MLA format.

4. Computer Access You will each have equal opportunity computer access. You will each have equal opportunity computer access. I will track the time allotted to each student for computer use, ensuring equal time for each student. I will track the time allotted to each student for computer use, ensuring equal time for each student. You will be provided with time in the computer lab on a regular basis. You will be provided with time in the computer lab on a regular basis. You will have access to their own computer when visiting the computer lab. You will have access to their own computer when visiting the computer lab. In the classroom, you will have designated times for individual computer usage. In the classroom, you will have designated times for individual computer usage. The computer lab will be available to students before and after school, for those who do not have access at home. The computer lab will be available to students before and after school, for those who do not have access at home.

5. Technology Standards for Teachers As you teacher, I will met these standards: As you teacher, I will met these standards: Teachers must show a basic understanding of operations and concepts, and show increasing knowledge of them. Teachers must show a basic understanding of operations and concepts, and show increasing knowledge of them. Teachers should apply these concepts to their teaching. Teachers should apply these concepts to their teaching. Up to date on current research. Up to date on current research. Evaluation of software and internet sites. Evaluation of software and internet sites. Including technology in lesson planning Including technology in lesson planning

6. Technology Standards for Teachers (cont.) Teachers should incorporate technology into their curriculum, enhancing the creative abilities of the students and their intellectual knowledge. Teachers should incorporate technology into their curriculum, enhancing the creative abilities of the students and their intellectual knowledge. Teachers should be able to implement ways to use technology to assess class progress. Teachers should be able to implement ways to use technology to assess class progress. Teachers should be able to use technology to increase productivity and professionalism. Teachers should be able to use technology to increase productivity and professionalism.

7. Technology Standards for Students Throughout the year, you will met these standards: Throughout the year, you will met these standards: Students should be able to use different types of technology appropriately and responsibly. Students should be able to use different types of technology appropriately and responsibly. Students should show an understanding of computer systems and other technology devices. Students should show an understanding of computer systems and other technology devices. Students should be able to use technology to access, interpret, synthesize, and communicate information. Students should be able to use technology to access, interpret, synthesize, and communicate information. Students should be able to use word processing and desktop publishing. Students should be able to use word processing and desktop publishing.

8. Technology Standards for Students (cont.) Students should be able to use different electronic resources for research. Students should be able to use different electronic resources for research. Students should be able to use a variety of technology tools for projects and presentations. Students should be able to use a variety of technology tools for projects and presentations. Students should be able to understand and comply with copyright laws. Students should be able to understand and comply with copyright laws.

9. My Responsibilities to You Applying technology standards Applying technology standards Teaching proper use of technology Teaching proper use of technology Using technology on a regular basis Using technology on a regular basis Helping students learn responsible use of electronics Helping students learn responsible use of electronics Teaching students to respect other’s work Teaching students to respect other’s work

10. Your Responsibilities to Me Abiding by the guidelines stated previously Abiding by the guidelines stated previously Remembering that the use of technology is a privilege Remembering that the use of technology is a privilege Treating the computers well Treating the computers well Returning items the way you found them. Returning items the way you found them. Being courteous and fair with classmates when using computers Being courteous and fair with classmates when using computers