This resource sponsored by Intel Education Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Technology Policy for School Boards

Technology changes Has your technology policy kept pace with the times? Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

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. Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

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. Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

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. Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

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. Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

Review current educational technology policy Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others 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?

Type of educational technology integration Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others 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)

Consider what should be included in educational technology policy Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others 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

Revisit and revise related policies and documents Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Budgets Technology Plan Collective bargaining agreements Employee, staff, and student handbooks Parental notifications

References and Resources Copyright © 2014 K-12 Blueprint. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Bring Your Own Device: Individual Liable User Policy Considerations. Good Technology.Bring Your Own Device: Individual Liable User Policy Considerations National Education Technology Plan. U. S. Department of Education.National Education Technology Plan A New Approach to Technology Policies. California School Boards Association.A New Approach to Technology Policies Project Red.Project Red Technology Leadership Network. National School Boards Association.Technology Leadership Network Brush Up Your AUP. Technology and LearningBrush Up Your AUP