Friedberg Elementary School
Our Technology Policy
For 1st Grade
Presented by
Elizabeth Decker
Elementary
Education major
Lindsey Franklin
Elementary
Education major
Stephanie Griffith
Elementary
Education major
Amber McIlroy
Elementary
Education major
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Technology Resources for Diverse Learners,
Continued…
 Computer Games – available in all
classrooms and computer labs
 Spelling/Guided Reading
 Math
 Science
 Social Studies
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.
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.
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.
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.
Websites You Can Use
 Parents
 Equal Access:
http://www.equalaccess.org
North Carolina State Standards:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum
 National Technology Standards: http://cnets.iste.org
Websites You Can Use
 Students
 Forsyth County Public Library
http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/library/default/aspx
 Computers for Kids
http://www.saveonfoods.com/1/kidszone/
computers/computers.htm