Appropriate Use of Technology Resources for Teachers Kristen Martin CAE 502

Internet Use Student Code of Conduct Parent Acknowledgement ▫Pg. 7 SECTION IV – Technology Usage ▫Pg. 26 Student Code of Conduct Website:

Acceptable Use Policy Purpose Parents must ensure that their child demonstrates a legal, ethical and responsible use of technology Clearly defined in Section IV of the Student Code of Conduct Booklet

Acceptable Use Policy Rights Students have a right to use technology to increase access to information and resources for educational purposes Students have a right to use technology without the fear their products or reputation will be violated, destroyed, or stolen

Acceptable Use Policy Responsibilities Students have a responsibility to recognize the difference between a proper and improper use of technology Students have a responsibility to use all technology in a responsible, professional, fair, and legal manner

Acceptable Use Policy Consequences Consequences are specified for both: ▫Inappropriate use ▫Illegal use Discipline Matrix Website:

Acceptable Use Policy Consequences Inappropriate use: ▫Mandatory Parent/Teacher Conference ▫Technology Restriction ▫In-school Suspension  1-10 Days Discipline Matrix Website:

Acceptable Use Policy Consequences Illegal use: ▫Out of school Suspension  10 days Minimum ▫Expulsion ▫Report to Law Enforcement Discipline Matrix Website:

Classroom Management Strategies Teachers will list appropriate sites prior to all activities Teachers will set all security limits on computers ▫Allowing only school approved websites

Instructional Strategies Teachers are required to circulate the room while students use school technology Teachers are required to give specific instructions prior to all Internet activities

School and District Technology Usage The districts encourages the use of technology in order to meet the needs of those with disabilities, various cultural backgrounds, and those within ethnic populations The goal of incorporating technology is to improve student learning and performance, as well as increase staff productivity

Acceptable Use of Computer Network All users, students and staff, represent Broward County Users should regard the use of technology as a privilege and conduct themselves properly All use of technology must and will be properly monitored

Acceptable Use of Computer Network Parents/Guardians must give written permission prior to the student’s use of technology All users must read and understand the “Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users”

Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users All users must understand their privileges, rights, and responsibilities All use must support teaching, learning, and research

Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users Web based educational resources will be available to all users All users must adhere to the rules of copyright regarding software and information

Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users Any use resulting in illegal, inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic purposes are prohibited Use of offensive speech, profanity, or obscene language is not permitted

Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, are not permitted Users shall not spread computer viruses, vandalize or infiltrate systems, or damage hardware or software ▫These actions will be viewed as criminal activity in accordance with state and federal law

Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users Students and staff must conform to the requirements of the “Code of Ethics for Computer Network and Online Telecommunications Users” Any who violate the policies will receive disciplinary action and/or may be denied future access

Copyright Basics Allows a balance between the author and the public. US Copyright Law is a federal law and is codified in U.S. code Title 17 ▫

Purpose of Copyright Law Is to protect the authors or creators, and also to promote the progress of knowledge The authority to establish Copyright Law comes from the US Constitution ▫Article 1, Section 8

What Is Copyright? Copyright is protection provided by law to the authors or creators under title 17 Copyright is offered for all original works when they are created ▫Whether they are published or unpublished

Unprotected Materials The Copyright has expired It is donated to the public Has not been notated or recorded ▫such as spontaneous dances or speeches Any titles, names, short phrases, slogans, lettering, or coloring Any Ideas, procedures, concepts, or discoveries

Fair Use Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the owner ▫Must be used for educational purposes Need 4 factors to qualify for Fair Use: 1.The purpose of the use 2.The nature of the copyrighted work 3.The amount intended to be used 4.The effect of the use on the market

Purpose of the Use Proposed use is for nonprofit and educational ▫Not for commercial use Nature of the Copyrighted Work If the work used is factual not a creative expression ▫Does not apply to works such as standardized tests or workbooks

Amount of the Portion Used The quality and quantity of the portion taken ▫The more of the original taken, the less likely it follows Fair Use Effect of the Use on the Market If the use is unlikely to be widespread or used to negatively affect the market

Requesting Permission Need permission from the copyright owner? Answer the following questions: 1.Are you taking or using the author’s actual expression? 2.Is the author’s work protected by copyright? 3.Does your intended use go beyond “Fair Use”?

Addressing learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners ▫by Marietta Saravia-Shore Babylon 9 Translation Software features: ▫Over 75 languages ▫Live Translation Community  In a human voice ▫Spelling and Proofreading ▫Web Page & Document Translation

Adaptive/assistive software & hardware for students and teachers with special needs EMSTAC ▫Uses technology to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities Special Education Software ▫Your Guide to Special Education Software on the Web Special Ed - Learning Disabilities Software ▫Context-based instruction helps students overcome their difficulties

Resources that affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences Babylon 9 Translation Software features: ▫Over 75 languages ▫Live Translation Community  In a human voice ▫Spelling and Proofreading ▫Web Page & Document Translation

Technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology Free technology for teachers ▫11 Resources for Teaching & Learning Web Safety by Richard Byrne ▫The purpose of the site is to share free resources to use in classrooms

Policies and strategies for equitable access to technology Ed.gov – U.S. Department of Education ▫Promotes student achievement by encouraging educational excellence and ensuring equal access ▫Ed.gov articles:  Strategies for Allocating Computers  Challenges and Strategies in Using Technology to Promote Education Reform

Reference links Student Code of Conduct Website: Discipline Matrix Website: School and District Technology Usage Copyright Basics

Reference links Diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities: Diverse-Teaching-Strategies-for-Diverse-Learners.aspx Software and hardware for those with special needs: needs/special-education ng_disabilities/index.php

Reference links Cultural and language differences: Promote safe and healthy use of technology: projects-with-web-tools.html Equitable access to technology: aches.html