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Does your school’s technology policy need an update?

Does technology enhance student learning? Does the technology policy focus on student learning? Have you received high-quality professional development to help you use technology effectively? Are technology and infrastructure adequate to meet instructional needs? Does your AUP support the constructive use of mobile devices and online tools? © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

What kind of technology program do you have? Would a different approach better meet your students’ needs? Classroom computers Computer labs—mobile or desktop 1:1 computing Bring Your Own Device/Technology (BYOD, BYOT) © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Does the technology policy provide adequate access? Is appropriate technology available for you and your students when you need it? Does the infrastructure support all the things you want to do with technology? © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Does your technology policy keep up with new devices and trends? Can students use mobile devices for educational purposes? Do policies support constructive communication among staff, parents, and students? Does your AUP support the responsible use of online tools and social networks? © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Do students practice safe and ethical online behavior? Is technology literacy instruction a priority so students have the skills they need to be safe and productive online? Does your Acceptable Use Policy adequately protect students, teachers, and staff from inappropriate online behavior? Are consequences for violations of acceptable online behavior appropriate and consistent? © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Resources Brush Up Your AUP. Technology and Learning. Policy Information. Educational Technology Policy, Research, & Outreach. Moving From ‘Acceptable’ to ‘Responsible’ Use in a Web 2.0 World. Education Week. National Education Technology Plan. U. S. Department of Education A New Approach to Technology Policies. California School Boards Association. Project Red. Bring Your Own Device: Individual Liable User Policy Considerations. Good Technology. © 2017 K-12 Blueprint, All Rights Reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.