1. Friedberg Elementary School
Our Technology Policy
For 1st Grade

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Technology Resources for Diverse Learners
Computer programs in native language
Spanish
French
Others available upon request
Auditory-Oral Hearing-Impaired System
Sound Field System
Personal FM System

7. Technology Resources for Diverse Learners, Continued…
Reading Counts Program – on computer
Available for all grades, K-5
All reading levels have a wide variety of RC books
for students to read and test on the book
Study Island Program – on computer
Language Arts
Math

8. Technology Resources for Diverse Learners, Continued…
Computer Games – available in all classrooms and computer labs
Spelling/Guided Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Websites You Can Use Parents Equal Access: http://www.equalaccess.org
North Carolina State Standards:
National Technology Standards:

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