Salem Public Schools
Technology Plan 2012 - 2016
2012 – 2016
SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Benchmark 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision
and Implementation Strategies
A. Vision and Goals
B. Technology Committee
C. Needs Assessment
D. Budget
E. Evaluation
Benchmark 5: Virtual Learning and Communications
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Benchmark 2: Technology Integration and Literacy
A. Teacher Integration
B. Technology Literacy
C. Staffing
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A. Innovative Strategies for Delivering High Quality Courses
B. IP-based Connections
C. Virtual Learning Applications in the Classroom
D. Up-to-Date District Website
Benchmark 6: Safety, Security, and Data Retention
A. CIPA Compliance
B. Online Behavior
C. Security and Confidentiality
D. Archiving
Benchmark 3: Technology Professional Development
A. Professional Development Goal
B. Sustained Professional Development
C. Professional Development Assessment
D. Teacher/Administrator Professional Development
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Benchmark 4: Accessibility of Technology
A. Hardware Access
B. Internet Access
C. Networking (LAN/WAN)
D. Access to the Internet Outside the School Day
E. Staffing
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Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student – English
Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student – Spanish
Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student – English
Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student – Spanish
Responsible Use Agreement: Staff
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
BENCHMARK 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Implementation Strategies
Vision and Goals
A. The district's
technology plan contains a
clearly stated and
reasonable set of goals
and implementation
strategies that align with
the district-wide school
improvement plan. The
district is committed to
achieving its vision by the
end of the school year
2014-2015.
VISION: To succeed in the 21st century, citizens and workers must have functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media, and
technology. Today we live in a technology and media-suffused environment. We have
• Access to an abundance of information,
• Rapid change in technology tools, and
• The ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale.
To contribute in this environment, our students must learn skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration
within the context of curricular instruction.
GOALS: The U. S. Department of Education recently released the National Technology Education Plan describing its five goals: learning,
assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. The goals for Salem Public Schools district are to:
• Provide students and educators with a network infrastructure designed for learning.
• Provide educators with the opportunity for individual and team-based learning through technology that connects them to data, content, resources,
expertise, and learning experiences.
• Use the power of technology to measure what matters and assess just-in-time data for continuous improvement.
• Take advantage of the power of technology to improve teaching and learning by removing barriers and yet still making efficient use of time,
money, and staff
Technology Committee
B. The Salem Public
Schools Technology
Committee consists of the
following members
representing a variety of
stakeholder groups,
including school
committee members,
administrators,
community business
leaders, parents, and
teachers.
Patricia Bruno, Instructional Technology Specialist, Collins Middle School
Carol Carr, Teacher, Salem High School
Loretta Cannistraci, Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools
Olle Duijvesteijn, City of Salem IT/GIS Director
Priscilla King, Teacher, Bentley Elementary School
Philip Littlehale, Business Manager, Salem Public Schools
Mary Manning, Principal, Collins Middle School
Danielle Marquis, Teacher, Salem High School
Steven O’Brien, Assistant Superintendent, Salem Public Schools
Joanne O’Keefe, Library Media Specialist, Collins Middle School
Terri Randall, Paraprofessional, Bentley/ECC Elementary School
Stephen Russell, Superintendent, Salem Public Schools
Christopher Simbliaris, Technology Instruction, Nathaniel Bowditch School
Carolyn Townsend, Instructional Technology Specialist, Salem Public Schools
Brendan Walsh, Salem School Committee Member
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
Needs Assessment
Current Status: Salem
C.1. The district assesses
the technology resources
and equipment that will be
needed to improve
teaching learning.
The Department of Information Systems (DoIS) Continue to refine the information contained in the
maintains an up-to-date inventory of all computer- inventory to provide for information requested
related equipment in each school and
through electronic submissions to the DESE.
administrative office.
Replacement budget is developed annually. The The district determines the need for technology
district purchases all equipment and resources
resources and equipment based on the analysis of
centrally so as to reduce costs through volume
surveys, MCAS results and teachers’
purchasing. All technology equipment is
communications relative to improving instruction
purchased centrally to ensure that all technology through technology.
purchases will work well within our
infrastructure and have professional development
available for successful use of the equipment
acquired in response to a specific instructional
goal of the school or classroom where the
equipment will be used.
Teachers take the TSAT and the district's annual The district evaluates the need for updated and
Technology online survey. These surveys provide additional services and products based on the
information to guide district professional
student population at each school. Products are
development and services that support
purchased based on numbers of students and MCAS
instruction.
score assessment. An assessment of the resources
and equipment needed by teachers who participate
in professional development is also taken into
consideration when planning purchases.
C.2. The technology plan
includes an assessment of
the resources and
equipment currently used
and that the district plans
to continue or acquire.
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
ongoing
DoIS Performance
Support team; Director
of Information Systems
annually in March
- June as part of
the budget
preparation
process for the
following school
year
Director of Information
Systems; Business
Manager;
Superintendent;
Principals; Directors
TSAT taken
Director of Information
annually in the
Systems; Technology
Fall; annual
Integration Specialists
Technology
online survey
available annually
in June
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
DESE Budget Goal
Current Status: Salem
D.1. The district has a
The district has a technology operational budget.
budget for its local
technology plan with line
items for technology
resources in its
operational budget.
The technology budget reflects annual funding
available. Capital requests for major technology
upgrades supplement the district's annual
technology budget.
D.2. The budget includes The budget has line items for staffing, hardware,
staffing, infrastructure,
software, subscriptions, professional
hardware, software,
development, support, and contracted services.
professional development,
subscriptions for
technology resources and
district-wide information
systems and services.
Action Plan
Timeline
All avenues for funding will be pursued. The
Superintendent, Business Manager, and Director of
Information Systems have worked together with the
School Committee over the past few years to
establish funding precedents which include lease
money to buy equipment over a period of three
years. That funding commitment ensures that older
equipment is replaced by Category A computers and
the student: computer and teacher: computer ratios
are maintained. Grant funding will also be used for
equipment purchase and staff development
expenses. Donations, when appropriate and when
the donations will not result in a cost to the district
will also be accepted.
Continue to review existing inventory and services
for updating or elimination.
annually March - Director of Information
June
Systems; Business
Manager;
Superintendent; School
Committee
The Massachusetts Department of Education
benchmarks for technical support require one fulltime equivalent technical support person for every
100 to 200 computers and one technology
integration specialist for every 30 to 60 staff
members. In order to meet these standards and
effectively deliver a quality instructional technology
program, we will need to add one district-wide
computer technician with computer repair
experience and technology integration specialists
and library media specialists in each school by SY
2014-2015.
Responsible Parties
annually March - Director of Information
June
Systems; Business
Manager; School
Committee;
Superintendent
annually March - Director of Information
June
Systems; Business
Manager; Principals;
Superintendent; School
Committee
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
DESE Budget
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
Timeline
D.3. The district leverages The Salem Public Schools fully implement grants Continue to seek funding from community, federal, ongoing as
the use of federal, state,
to support our programs. Entitlement grants, Title and state resources as grants and donations.
opportunities
and private resources.
I-V, help to enrich and to supplement the program
arise
offerings at all levels, aid in reducing class size,
assist in expanding professional development
offerings, provide hard and software technology
resources, and support instructional and
enrichment programs for students. The Salem
Public Schools are committed to providing the
best possible educational experience for students
by utilizing district funding to the fullest extent.
Grant funding is a necessary element that enables
the district to offer both core and expanded
educational experiences for all students and staff.
Responsible Parties
Director of Information
Systems; Technology
Integration Specialists;
teachers; principals
The Foundation for Salem Public Education
Continue to apply for funding from community,
annual
began support with their involvement in the
federal, and state resources as grants and donations. applications
district's original Technology Planning Team.
This non-profit organization has funded some
projects to further students’ educational
experiences in science, math, the arts, and the
humanities. The foundation has provided partial
funding to the High School for a computer lab for
writing across the curriculum and Internet access.
They have also stated commitment to ongoing
support for technology projects in the future.
Technology Integration
Specialists; teachers;
principals; Salem
Education Foundation
Hardscrabble grants
Technology Integration
Specialists; teachers;
principals
Continue to apply for funding from community,
annual
federal, and state resources as grants and donations. applications
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
DESE Budget
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
Timeline
Also deeply rooted in the school community is
Salem Access Television (SATV), Salem’s local
access television center. The school system pays
one yearly membership fee to SATV so that any
student, teacher, parent, or administrator wishing
to produce school-related programming for air on
SATV can do so at no charge. SATV takes this
process one step further with its School On-Loan
Equipment program, where video equipment
belonging to SATV is housed in the individual
schools and ongoing training and support is
offered as long as minimum programming
requirements are met. SATV also offers schools
their facility for field trips, as well as their
electronic community bulletin board for school
announcements and cancellations. SATV has also
donated and set up video taping and broadcasting
equipment in School Committee Chambers
located at the Collins Middle School which
allows for televising the School Committee
meetings to the Salem community.
District connections with Salem State University
began in 1896 when Horace Mann was built as a
lab school for Salem State College. Now teachers
from both Saltonstall and Horace Mann lab
schools as well as other Salem schools mentor
college students at various points in their
educational careers. In return, students have had
the opportunity to use Salem State science labs,
auditorium, dining commons and campus center.
The Horace Mann students also use the south
campus daily for PE classes. Recently, a paperrecycling program has been established as a
partnership with Salem State University. In
addition, 50% of the salaries for the principals of
the two lab schools are paid by Salem State
University.
Continue to work with SATV in order to provide
ongoing
the community with access to what is happening in
the Salem public schools.
Teachers, technology
integration specialists;
Principals; SATV
Continue to partner with Salem State University to
provide a sound and useful education for teachers
that incorporates 21st century skills and NETS for
Teachers.
Teachers, technology
integration specialists;
Principals; Salem State
University
ongoing
Responsible Parties
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 1
DESE Budget Goal
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
Target has also established a program with Salem Continue to seek funding from community, federal,
schools through which a percentage of purchases and state resources as grants and donations.
made by the community who designate Salem
schools is donated to the Salem schools. Other
community businesses such as Wal-Mart, Seaport
Credit, Crosby’s, Beverly Cooperative Bank,
Cyberspace, Cornerstone Books, YMCA, Boys
and Girls Clubs, Campfire and many others
support Salem Public Schools with many types of
assistance, including financial support for
specific projects and personal visits from
employees who share their expertise with
students.
Create wishlist of technological resources by school
and publish through website to seek out donors
Recognize donors through website
D.4. The district budgets The district has established budget lines for the Annual application for E-RATE funding which
for the non-discounted
non-e-rate funded portion of expenses for Internet subsidizes the cost of communications
portion of costs for
access, basic, long distance and cell phone
(phone/web/email/network).
services procured through services.
E-RATE.
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
ongoing
Teachers, technology
integration specialists;
Principals
establish in 2012- District/School
2013
Personnel; PTO; School
Committee
annual E-RATE Director of Information
Funding since
Systems
program began in
1990s
DESE Evaluation
Current Status: Salem
Timeline
Responsible Parties
E.1. The district evaluates
the effective impact of
technology resources on
educational goals on a
regular basis.
Annual District Technology online survey; annual Share results with Technology Integration
TSAT survey for teachers; Usage reports for
Specialists, Principals, and Assistant
resources supplied by district such as Study
Superintendent.
Island, BrainPop, Everyday Math, Discovery
Education, etc.
continuous
Director of Information
Systems; Technology
Integration Specialists;
Principals; Assistant
Superintendent
E.2. The district's
technology plan includes
an evaluation process to
monitor its progress in
achieving goals and
making mid-course
corrections.
All technology projects are reviewed in relation
to the current district technology plan.
annually in
Technology Committee
October and May
The Technology Committee meets to review
progress and evaluate progress in the technology
plan goals two times per year.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 2
Benchmark 2: Technology Integration and Literacy
2. Technology Integration
Current Status
A.1. Outside Teaching Time – At
least 90% of teachers use
technology every day, including
some of the following areas:
research, lesson planning,
organization, administrative tasks,
communications, and collaboration.
Teachers explore evolving
technologies and share information
about technology uses with their
colleagues.
It is estimated that 70% of
teachers currently use technology
every day for professional
activities. (Based on June 2012
survey results)
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Create a culture where the use of
technology is seemlessly integrated
as part of the everyday routine to
improve upon educational
operations.
2012-2013 – increase staff Director of Information
use to 75%
Systems
2013-2014 – increase staff Building Principals
use to 85%
Instructional Technology
Ongoing professional development 2014-2015 – increase staff Specialists
opportunities in current and future use to 90%
innovative technologies that
Library Media Specialists
support data driven decision
making and support school, district
Curriculum Coordinators
and state goals.
Ongoing support of administrators,
teachers, and paraprofessional staff
members who attend workshops,
seminars and professional
conferences
Provide professional development
in using current data systems to
improve data management and
analysis.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 2
2. Technology Integration
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
A.2. For Teaching and Learning
– At least 90% of teachers use
technology appropriately with
students every day to improve
student literacy and learning of the
curriculum. Activities include some
of the following: research,
multimedia, simulations, data
analysis, communications, and
collaboration. Teachers integrate
evolving technologies that enhance
student interest, inquiry, analysis,
collaboration, and creativity.
It is estimated that 31.4% of staff
currently use technology
appropriately with students every
day to improve student literacy
and learning of the curriculum.
(Based on June 2012 survey
results)
Ongoing professional development
opportunities in the effective use of
current and future innovative
technologies to improve student
literacy and learning of the
curriculum.
2012-2013 – increase use Director of Information
to 55%
Systems
Responsible Parties
2013-2014 – increase use Building Principals
to 75%
Instructional Technology
2014-2015 – increase use Specialists
Integration of differentiated digital to 90%
content and technology resources
Library Media Specialists
throughout all curriculum areas and
in all grades.
Curriculum Coordinators
Development of a district-wide
users group/council that will seek
input from administrators and
teachers with regard to digital
content and technology resources
under consideration for acquisition.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 2
2. Technology Literacy
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
B.1. At least 90% of eighth grade
students show proficiency in all the
Massachusetts Technology Literacy
Standards and Expectations for
grade 8.
24% of grade 8 students show
proficiency in all of the
Massachusetts Technology
Literacy Standards and
Expectations. (Based on June
2012 survey results)
Integration of differentiated digital
content and technology resources
throughout all curriculum areas and
in all grades to support student
literacy and learning, with an
emphasis on responsible and ethical
use of technology.
Align integration of
differentiated digital
content and technology
resources with
development of
curriculum maps in all
content areas
Director of Information
Systems
Technology Ambassador program
is currently in place at the Collins Begin use of an electronic common
Middle School.
assessments at grade 8 to show
2012-2013 – creation of
student proficiency in technology student technology
skills.
leaders/peer mentors
programs in each school
Expand program of student
leaders/peer mentors program for
students in grades 4-12 in schools
throughout the district.
Building Principals
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Curriculum
Directors/Coordinators
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 2
2. Technology Literacy
Current Status
B.2. 100% of teachers are working Based on results of Oct./Nov.
to meet the proficiency level in
2011 TSAT, 21.5% of teachers
technology, and by the school year meet the proficiency level in
2014-2015, 90% of teachers will
technology
have mastered 90% of the skills in
the Massachusetts Technology SelfAssessment Tool (TSAT).
Action Plan
Creation of content/technology
resources training/coaching
program to support teachers in
effective integration of content and
technology resources into their
instructional practice.
Timeline
2012-2013 – All teachers
currently working at early
technology level will
move to developing
technology level Those
currently at developing
technology will move to
Ongoing differentiated professional proficient.
development, designed to advance
teachers’ skills from early and
2013-2014 – 50% of
developing levels to proficient, and teachers working at
to further develop the skills of those developing technology
teachers currently at proficient
level will move to
level.
proficient. All teachers
currently at proficient
Assessment of teachers’ progress
level will move to
through annual administration of
advanced.
TSAT.
2014-2015 – All teachers
working at proficient level
will move to advanced.
All remaining teachers
working at developing
technology level will
move to proficient.
Responsible Parties
Director of Information
Systems
Building Principals
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Curriculum Coordinators
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 2
Timeline
Responsible Parties
C.1.The district has a district-level There is one FTE District Director Maintain this staffing
technology director/coordinator.
of Information Systems
2. Staffing
Current Status
Ongoing
School Committee
C.2. The district provides one FTE Approximate ratios:
instructional technology teacher per
60-120 instructional staff.
High School Technology
Integration Specialist 1:130
Reinstitute technology coaches in
each of the elementary schools to
provide a school-based level of
support (Budget dependent.)
March 2013
Superintendent
School Committee
Middle School Technology
Integration Specialist 1:70
Balance the ratio of Instructional
Technology Specialists in
alignment with the state goals.
(Budget dependent.)
Elementary Technology
Integration Specialist 1:210
C.3. The district has staff
specifically dedicated to data
management and assessment.
C.4. Library Media Specialists in
all schools to support electronic
library function
Action Plan
(1.5) Technology Education
Teachers providing IS lessons for
students in grades 6-8 at the
Nathanial Bowditch and
Saltonstall Schools
There is one FTE Data Analyst
In place
Ongoing
and one FTE Data Analyst
Assistant
High School: One FTE Library
To replace paraprofessionals with March 2013
Media Specialist
full-time library media specialists
who will assist teachers in
Middle School: One FTE Library preparing lessons for 21st Century
Media Specialist
Research skills (Budget dependent.)
Superintendent
School Committee
Superintendent
School Committee
Superintendent
Elementary Schools: (7) PartTime Paraprofessionals
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 3
Benchmark 3: Professional Development
3. Professional Development Current Status
A. At the end of five years, at least
90% of district staff will have
participated in high-quality, on
going professional development
that includes emerging technology
issues, technology skills, universal
design, and research-based model
of technology integration.
B. Technology professional
development is sustained and
ongoing and includes coaching,
modeling best practices, districtbased mentoring, study groups, and
online professional development.
Staff participates in assorted
professional development
organized by many providers.
Teachers participate in an annual
Technology Survey
Professional Development
opportunities are determined by
instructional needs defined by
surveys and teacher requests
Action Plan
Timeline
Partner with curriculum groups so Ongoing
that at the end of five years, at least
90% of district staff will have
participated in high-quality
technology professional
development covering technology
skills, emerging technology issues,
universal design and research-based
model of technology integration
into instruction.
Professional development will be Ongoing
based on the results of district
surveys, TSAT, best practices, and
district needs and will be delivered
utilizing a variety of models like:
onilne, FIT Plan, coaching, study
groups, or Pilots
Responsible Parties
Director of Information
Systems
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Classroom Teachers
Curriculum Directors
Building Principals
Director of Information
Systems
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Classroom Teachers
C. Professional development
Teachers participate in the TSAT
planning includes an assessment of annually
district and teachers’ needs. The
assessment is based on the
competencies listed in the
Massachusetts Technology Self
–Assessment Tool.
Surveys will be taken on a yearly
basis to assess what professional
development activities need to be
designed to best meet the needs of
the district.
Ongoing
Curriculum Directors
Building Principals
Director of Information
Systems
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Classroom Teachers
Curriculum Directors
Building Principals
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 3
3. Professional Development Current Status
D. Administrators and teachers
consider their own needs for
professional development.
Action Plan
Timeline
Teachers enroll in IT opportunities Strategies being explored include: Ongoing
offered by the district.
(Source: Brookline MA)
• Create a catalog/syllabi for
standard PD Tech Offerings
• Productivity strand (e.g. MS
Office, First class, eSped)
• Integration strand (e.g.
Technology Applications in the
ELA Classroom
• Using Probes to Support
Scientific Inquiry, Designing and
Using WebQuests and Hotlists,
Using Math Applets to Deepen
Understanding)
• Identify an array of course
resources (EDCO, Online, Internal,
graduate courses)
• Course offerings will be varied by
site, time, etc
• Collected data would help address
teacher and administrator need
• Use the State Technology Self
Assessments for Teachers (TSAT)
instrument to monitor progress.
This requires a MassOne Accounts
for all teachers.
Teachers and Administrators define
IT goals for themselves to
participate in PD opportunities to
move toward proficiency in the
TSAT
Responsible Parties
Director of Information
Systems
Instructional Technology
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Classroom Teachers
Curriculum Directors
Building Principals
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
BENCHMARK 4: Accessibility of Technology
DESE Hardware Access
Current Status: Salem
A.1. By 2014-2015, the district has
an average ratio of one highcapacity, Internet connected
computer for each student. (DESE
will work with stakeholders on a
regular basis to review and define
high capacity computers.)
The district ratio of students per type A
computer is 5.39:1 (2011 data)
Ratio of Students per type A computer
by school:
Bates: 8.17:1
Bentley: 10.53:1
Bowditch: 6.58:1
Carlton: 4.88:1
ECC: 0:1
HMLS: 6.14:1
Saltonstall: 4.23:1
WHES: 6.97:1
Collins: 4.48:1
SHS: 4.12:1
The ratio of students per type A/B is 2.85:1
(2011 data).
The ratio of students per any type of
computer is 2.37:1 (2011 data).
A.2. The district provides students The district is working toward student
with emerging technologies
access to electronic devices useful in
appropriate to their grade level.
curricular achievement and integrates new
equipment such as computers, laptops,
iPADs, interactive whiteboards (IWBs),
student response systems and iPods.
Number Carts/Labs per school in 2011:
Bates: 1/1
Bentley: 1/1
Bowditch: 1/2
Carlton: 1/1
HMLS: 1/1
Saltonstall: 3/0
WHES: 1/2
Collins: 3/5
SHS: 3/9
Salem Prep: 1/0
Salem Community Charter School: 2/0
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Decrease the student to computerA ratio to
5:1 by 2013
by 2013
Decrease the student to computer A ratio to
4:1 by 2014
by 2014
Director of Information
Systems
Superintendent
School Committee
Principals
Decrease the student to computer A ratio to
3:1 by 2015
by 2015
Decrease the student to computer A ratio to
2:1 by 2016
by 2016
Based on curricular needs of each classroom, by 2016
equipment needs are met after consideration
of funding.
Increase number of laptop carts as funding
allows.
Director of Information
Systems
Superintendent
School Committee
Principals
Technology Specialists
Teachers
City of Salem
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
DESE Hardware Access
(cont.)
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
Timeline
A.3. The district maximizes access
to the general education curriculum
for all students, including students
with disabilities, using universal
design principles and assistive
technology devices, equipment and
software.
Access is provided to subscriptions and
The district must provide tiered professional increase availability Director of Information
software that support curricular needs of
development for teachers to learn how to use every year
Systems
all students, including special education as available resources to improve instruction.
Principals
allowed through the district budget.
Technology Specialists
Teachers
A.4. The district has procurement
policies for information and
instructional technologies that
ensure usability, equivalent access,
inter-operability and SIF
compliance.
All technology purchases are monitored for
quality and interoperability. The Director of
Information Systems authorizes all
purchases. City of Salem purchasing
procedures and policies were followed.
Large purchases are procured via the state bid by 2016
list.
Responsible Parties
Director of Information
Systems
District Business Manager
All purchases reflect compatibility with
district equipment and infrastructure.
SIF was introduced during SY 2011-2012.
A.5. The district provides
technology-rich classrooms, with
access to devices such as digital
projectors, electronic whiteboards,
and student response systems.
Technology-rich classrooms are provided
as funding allows, based on curricular
needs of students.
Number IWBs/SRS per school in 2011:
Bates: 3/0
Bentley:6/1
Bowditch:7/2
Carlton:2/1
HMLS:2/1
Saltonstall:8/0
WHES:8/1
Collins:6/1
SHS:17/2
Salem Prep:
Salem Community Charter School:
Interactive Brightlink projectors or interactive increase availability District/City funding
whiteboard equipment will be added to each every year
classroom as funding allows.
A.6. The district has established a
computer replacement cycle of 5
years or less.
The district has established a computer
replacement cycle of 5 years or less but
funding has impacted this process.
Allocate funding to update hardware to
maintain a 5-year replacement cycle.
increase
District/City funding
compliance
annually as budget
permits
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
DESE Internet Access
Current Status: Salem
B.1. The district provides
connectivity to the internet for all
computers in all classrooms in all
schools, including wireless
connectivity.
The district provides connectivity to the
General wireless service in all schools
internet for all Type A and B computers in pending budget.
all classrooms in all schools. Wireless
connectivity is not available everywhere as
of June 2011.
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
by 2016
District/City funding
In 2012, a wireless environment was made Bentley School wireless is planned for 2012- by 2013
available at the Carlton School in
2013.
anticipation of its transition to an
innovation school as of September 2012.
Every school has pockets of wireless
capability.
B.2. The district provides an
In 2011, the district provided an external
external Internet connection to the connection to MEC, the ISP, of 30 Mb.
Internet Service Provider (ISP) of
100 Mbps per 1,000 students/staff.
B.3. The district provides
bandwidth of at least 10/100/1 GB
to each classroom. At peak, the
bandwidth at each computer is at
least 100kbps. The network card
for each computer is at least
10/100/1GB.
In 2011:
Bates: 10 Mb
Bentley: 10 Mb
Bowditch: 100 Mb
Carlton: 10 Mb
HMLS: 10 Mb
Saltonstall: 10 Mb
WHES: 100 Mb
Collins: 100 Mb
SHS: 100 Mb
Salem Prep: 22/5 Mb Comcast cable
Salem Community Charter School: 10 Mb
by 2015
The external Internet connection will be
by 2016
increased as funding allows and as needed to
provide technological instructional resources
to each classroom.
District
In 2012:
Bates: 100 Mb
Bentley: 100 Mb
Bowditch: 100 Mb
Carlton: 100 Mb
HMLS: 100 Mb
Saltonstall: 100 Mb
WHES: 100 Mb
Collins: 1000 Mb or 1 GB
SHS: 100 Mb
Salem Prep: 22/5 Mb Comcast cable
Salem Community Charter School: 100 Mb
District
by 2012
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
DESE Networking
(LAN/WAN)
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
C.1. The district provides internal All schools except for the high school have Complete
wide area network (WAN)
less than 1000 students and staff.
connections from the district to
each school between schools of at Internet access is provided by MEC,
least 1 Mbps per 1,000
Merrimack Education Collaborative for the
students/staff.
entire district.
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Complete
District
Salem Public Schools are connected via
SES in a internal wide area network. Each
school is also a local area network through
which files are shared and access is
available to these files from any networked
computer in that building. SES has replaced
all T1 lines.
See data in B.3 for internal wide area
network connectivity.
C.2. The district provides access to The district provides access to about 30
servers for secure file sharing, back servers including wiki server, file servers,
ups, scheduling, email, web
email, library back-ups, lunch services,
publishing, either internally or by student information, special education,
contracted services.
instructional resources, and assessment
through internal network services or by
contracted services.
Evaluate services annually to ensure services Annual review
are adequate and purposeful to the district.
District
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
DESE Access to the Internet Current Status: Salem
Outside the School Day
D.1. The district provides access to
its computer labs before and after
school to ensure that students and
staff have adequate access to the
Internet outside of the school day.
Action Plan
Timeline
The district provides access at some of its Increase availability in each school each year. by 2016
schools before and after school to ensure
that students and staff have adequate access
to the Internet outside of the school day.
Responsible Parties
District
The district works with community groups
to ensure that students and staff have access
to the Internet outside of the school day.
Staff has access to computers at any time.
The Salem Public Library posts its days
and hours of operation through its website.
D.2. The district disseminates a list Individual schools inform students and
of places where students and staff parents where the Internet can be accessed
can access the Internet after school outside of the school day.
hours.
Student handbooks and the district and school Updated as needed
websites will be updated with information
about where the Internet can be accessed
outside of the school day.
District
Department of
Information Systems
School and district
webmasters
Responsible Parties
DESE Staffing
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
Timeline
E.1. The district provides staff or
contracted services to ensure that
its network is functioning at all
times.
E.2. The district provides staff to
resolve technical problems within
24 hours, so that they do not cause
any major disruptions to
curriculum delivery. The district
provides clear information about
how to access technical support,
which can be provided in person or
remotely.
The district has a full-time network
manager. Provision of contracted services
provided on an "as needed" basis.
Completed
Continuous review District
The online Technical Support System
(TSS) has been in use for at least 5 years.
Continue to use this successful system.
Annual review
District
Provide directions for use to all staff annually.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 4
DESE Staffing (cont.)
Current Status: Salem
E.3. The district provides at least
one FTE person to support 400
computers. Technical support can
be provided by dedicated staff or
contracted services.
The district does not provide at least one
More technical support staff needed as
FTE person to support 400 computers. Two equipment increases and as funding allows.
dedicated staff members provide technical
support for about 2,000 computers in
eleven buildings. A school-based
technology facilitator (SBTF) is located at
each of the seven elementary schools in
order to provide first-level tech. support in
a timely manner. The school-based
technology facilitator is a teacher or a
paraprofessional who is given a stipend for
services. Services are provided during nonprimary position hours before or after
school.
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Annual review
District
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 5
BENCHMARK 5: Virtual Learning and Communications
Innovative Strategies for
Delivering High Quality
Courses
Current Status
Action Plan
The SPS District implements the "Learn IT, Use
IT, Share IT" philosophy in the development and
use of innovative technogy strategies. The
addition of state of the art technology tools, such
as interactive whiteboards, iPads, iPods, and
Audience Response Systems have supported and
expanded technology integration in the
classroom.
Through professional development workshops
and technology-based conferences, teachers are
given opportunities to learn and expand their
knowledge of web 2.0 projects and be able to
incorporate them effectively in the classroom.
Secure necessary funding for the purchase of
Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information
additional projection devices, interactive
Systems, Salem Public
whiteboards, computers, and wireless
Schools.
connection devices, etc. Keep current
technology inventory up-to date with the newest
OS Systems and latest application versions.
Offer more opportunities for professional
Ongoing 2012-15
development to train staff at a variety of skill
levels to promote increased productivity,
collaborative learning, and teaching strategies
that allow technology to effectively integrate in
the classroom.
District Technology
Integration Specialists
at the High School,
Middle School, and
Elementary Levels.
IP-Based Connections
Current Status
Action Plan
Responsible Parties
B. The District deploys IP-based
connections for access to webbased and/or interactive video
learning on the local, state,
regional, national, and
international levels.
The Salem Public School District currently uses
Safari & Firefox as its primary secure IP-based
connection for accessing the internet and webbased learning sites.
Secure necessary funding through grants,
Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information
cooperate partnerships, etc. for the purchase of
Systems, Salem Public
additional technical devices that will increase
Schools.
the connectivity of the SPS classrooms to webbased learning sites
A.The District encourages the
development and use of
strategies for delivering high
quality courses through the use
of technology.
Timeline
Timeline
Responsible Parties
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 5
Virtual Learning
Applications in the
Classroom
Current Status
Action Plan
The SPS District maintains an internet connection
that provides staff/students with a safe and secure
educational tool. The internet is currently used in
the district for virtual learning: Moodle courses
for professional development, Wiki pages for
collaborative projects, Skype discussions with
outside experts, virtual field trips (Discovery
Education, NASA, Etc.), and for research based
projects.
Offer opportunities for professional
Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information
development to train staff on how to use virtual
Systems, Salem Public
learning effectively in their classrooms with
Schools.
tools like Atomic Learning and Moodle.
2. Current applications licensed and used by
the SPS District for virtual learning are
subscription paid services that assist in the
following areas: productivity, assessment,
data collection, collaborative learning and
communication.
Maintain up-to-date versions and monitor Ongoing 2012-15
the usage of applications used across the
district, as well as renew license
agreements for web-based applications that
are proven effective for students in the
district. Research newly released
applications that can be added to or replace
current applications to further expand
student learning.
Up-to-Date District
Website
Current Status
Action Plan
D. The District maintains an
up-to-date website that
includes information for
parents and community
members
The SPS District maintains an up-to-date
Continue to maintain District and School
district webpage that contains an overview of websites that are current and up-to-date.
the district's programs, policies, events
calendar, and services the city provides. In
addition, the district webpage provides links
to all of the SPS individual school web pages
as well as links to the community and
valuable parent resources.
C. Classroom applications of
virtual learning include courses,
collaborative projects, field
trips, and discussions.
Timeline
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Responsible Parties
Ongoing 2012-15 Director of
Information Systems,
Salem Public
Schools.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 5
Up-to-Date District
Website (cont.)
Current Status
Action Plan
Timeline
The SPS District currently has in place
websites for each of the individual schools
that maintain up-to date pages with more
specified information pertaining to each
school. A designated Webmaster is assigned
to each school by the Department of
Information Systems whose responsibility it
is to keep each of these schools sites current.
Continue to maintain District and School
websites that are current and up-to-date.
Expand and identify effective ways to
improve communication.
Ongoing 2012-15 Webmasters (12) in
Starting in 2010, Teachers were provided
with professional development opportunities
by the SPS District to receive training in
creating web pages for their classrooms. The
use and creation of classroom web pages are
expanding annually.
The use and creation of teacher web-pages Ongoing 2012-15 All Staff
will continue to expand with additional
professional development opportunities,
until 100% participation is achieved district
wide. The creation and use of teacher
created web-pages is currently voluntary.
The SPS district will create a list of
essential items that school webmasters must
post on each school website to achieve
uniformity across the district.
Responsible Parties
total for the District
that work to update
and maintain school
web pages.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 6
BENCHMARK 6: Safety, Security, and Data Retention
DESE CIPA Compliance
Current Status: Salem
A. The district has a Responsible
Use Agreement (RUA) regarding
Internet and network use. The
policy is updated as needed to help
ensure safe and ethical use of
resources by teachers and student.
Action Plan
The policy was updated June 2011 to help Administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals
ensure teacher and student safe and ethical and students sign Responsible Use
use of resources.
Agreement every year.
Timeline
Responsible Parties
Annual Review
Director of Information
Systems
Technology Committee
School Committee
Timeline
Responsible Parties
The current Responsible Use Agreements
for staff and students are in Appendix A.
The current School Committee Policy is in
Appendix B.
DESE Online Behavior
Current Status: Salem
Action Plan
B. The district educates teachers
and students about appropriate
online behavior. Topics include
cyberbullying, potential risks
related to social networking sites
and chat rooms, and strategies for
dealing with these issues.
The Olweus program and BrainPop are
provided by the district. Teachers are
trained in the use of the Olweus program to
lead student groups and teach them about
cyberbullying and its impact on students.
BrainPop contains videos, quizzes and
worksheets aligned to Massachusetts
common core standards that help teach
students about cyberbullying, risks related
to social networking sites and strategies for
dealing with these issues.
Curriculum teams will provide teachers with Ongoing
online resources and professional
development in the use of these resources to
integrate understanding digital citizenship
issues within instruction.
Continue to research new sources such as
commonsensemedia.org to support the digital
citizenship curriculum.
Administrators
Technology Integration
Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Classroom teachers
Director of Information
Systems
Inform and provide professional development
to staff about new digital citizenship
resources.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BENCHMARK 6
DESE Security and
Confidentiality
Current Status: Salem
C. The district has a plan to protect
the security and confidentiality of
personal information of its students
and staff.
Action Plan
Timeline
Responsible Parties
SSL encrypted data within student and staff Complete; continue funding support
information systems; information is
electronically submitted through secure
channels; access to individuals outside
Salem Public Schools is validated before
release of information.
Ongoing
Director of Information
Systems IT Staff
DESE Archiving
Current Status: Salem
Timeline
Responsible Parties
D. The District complies with
federal and state law, and local
policies for archiving electronic
communications produced by its
staff and students. The District
informs staff and students that any
information distributed over the
district or school network may be
public record.
The SPS District complies with the
Staff and students are informed in
Annually
federal and state law and archives all
September at the start of the school year
electronic communications produced by through the distribution of the
its staff.
Responsible Use Agreement forms that
are placed in school handbooks for
At the start of each school year all staff parents and students to review and sign.
and students are asked to sign a
Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) and RUA forms are also distributed to SPS
are reminded that any information
staff for review and signature at the start
distributed over the district or school
of the school year.
network system may be viewed by a
third party. Yearly, an updated student The Responsible Use forms are included
RUA is placed in all school handbooks in this document as part of the Appendix.
for the parents and students to review
and sign.
Action Plan
The SPS district currently abides by the Continue this process.
federal law that requires that all emails
sent and received via the district's web
portal to be archived for a period of
seven years.
Director of Information
Systems, Salem Public
Schools.
Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information
Systems, Salem Public
Schools.
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Appendix
Salem Public Schools Responsible Use Agreements
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Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student – English
Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student – Spanish
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Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student – English
Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student – Spanish
•
Responsible Use Agreement: Staff
Using Technology in Salem Public Schools (SPS)
Grades 3-5
WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT (RUA)?
RUA stands for “Responsible Use Agreement.” It means that you agree to do only
“responsible” things when you are using SPS computers and any other electronic devices. The
SPS has rules that all students are required to follow when they use the Internet. The
“Responsible Use Agreement” tells you and your parents what is “responsible use of the Salem
Public Schools’ network and resources.” It is a contract you and your parents must sign to allow
to use SPS computer equipment and resources during school and for school assignments. We
have an RUA because we need to make sure that everyone is comfortable and safe using the
network.
WHAT ARE WEB TOOLS?
As part of 21st century learning, teachers and students may use Web tools such as blogs, wikis,
podcasts, and video-casts. These technologies improve student communication and collaboration
skills, provide a real audience, and extend learning beyond the classroom walls while building
digital citizenship skills.
WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN WHEN USING
COMPUTERS ON THE NETWORK?
Using the Internet in school is a privilege not a right. The Salem Public Schools’ network, web
pages, and e-mail accounts are NOT private. SPS will be able to “monitor” everything you do on
the school computers. This means someone can read what you write and see the web pages that
you visit. THINK -- before you do anything online that you would not do in front of your
teachers or parents. If you follow all of the rules in the RUA, you will be a Responsible Digital
Citizen.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A STUDENT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE RUA?
If you do not follow this agreement, you can lose your computer privileges in school.
WHAT DO I DO IF I SEE ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE RULES IN
THE RUA?
There are “consequences” for students who use the Internet in irresponsible ways. You need to
report to a teacher or other adult anything you see online that does not follow the rules listed in
the RUA.
SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT
“DIGITAL CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRADES 3–5 STUDENTS”
1. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
I will not use a phone, personal laptop, or any electronic device in school without a teacher’s
permission. I will use computer equipment with care. I will not move any equipment, including
keyboards and mice, without permission.
2. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY COMPUTER ACCOUNT.
I will not give my password to anyone. I will log off from my account when I am finished. If the
student using a computer before me forgets to log off, I will tell an adult. I will wait to use the
computer until an adult has removed the material.
3. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY LANGUAGE.
I will only use language on the Internet that I would use in the classroom with my teacher. I will
not use words that are not appropriate when I use a computer.
4. I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WANT TO BE TREATED.
I will not write anything mean or hurtful to another person. I will not be a bully or make fun of
anyone online or in a text message. I will tell a teacher if I see anything hurtful to another student
online.
5. I AM RESPONSIBLE TO BE HONEST ABOUT WHO I AM ONLINE.
I will not pretend to be anyone else online. I will not send email, create an account, or post any
words, pictures, or sounds using someone else’s name. I will not use another person’s login name
or password.
6. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ONLINE ACTIVITY.
I will not look for web pages with pictures, words, or sounds that are not appropriate in school. I
will not download any files, including music and video files, unless a teacher gives me
permission.
7. I AM A RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF MY SCHOOL WHEN I AM ONLINE.
I will protect my privacy and safety by not sharing personal information such as my full name,
telephone number, age, address, location, or password. I will not write anything or post pictures
or video that is hurtful or embarrassing to anyone while I am online.
8. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING OTHER PEOPLE’S PROPERTY ONLINE.
I will not “plagiarize” Or use any other person’s work without giving them credit. When I use
information from a website, I will let my teacher know where I got the information. I will obey
copyright laws and will not download or upload words, pictures, video, or music that belong to
someone else.
9. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING SCHOOL RULES IF I PUBLISH ANYTHING
ONLINE.
I will not publish any material on a school website, wiki, blog, podcast, or discussion group,
unless a teacher gives me permission.
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RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE
GRADES 3-5
I will sign my name to show that I am a responsible digital citizen.
Student Name (Print):
___________________________________________
Student Signature:
___________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:
___________________________________________
Date Signed:
____/____/____
Grade: ___________
I have read this Responsible Use Agreement and have discussed it with my child.
Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
______________________________________
Date Signed:
____/____/____
UNLESS THIS FORM IS RETURNED, THIS STUDENT WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED TO USE TECHNOLOGY OR ELECTRONIC MEDIA DURING
INSTRUCTION.
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Uso de la Tecnología en las Escuelas Públicas de Salem (SPS)
Grados 3-5
¿QUÉ ES EL ACUERDO PARA EL USO RESPONSABLE (RUA)?
RUA son las siglas de "Acuerdo de Uso Responsable". Ello significa que el estudiante acepta
actuar con “responsabilidad” cuando esté utilizando las computadoras de SPS y cualquier otro
dispositivo electrónico. Las SPS tienen reglas que todos los estudiantes están obligados a seguir
cuando usan el Internet. El "Acuerdo de Uso Responsable" les dice al estudiante y a sus padres
qué es "el uso responsable de la red y de los recursos de las Escuelas Públicas de Salem". Es un
contrato que el estudiante y sus padres deben firmar para permitirle el uso de las computadoras
y los recursos de SPS para realizar las tareas escolares. Tenemos un RUA, porque debemos
asegurarnos de que todos se sientan cómodos y seguros utilizando la red. ¿QUÉ SON LAS HERRAMIENTAS WEB?
Como parte del aprendizaje del siglo 21, los maestros y los estudiantes deben saber utilizar las
herramientas web tales como blogs, wikis, podcasts, y videos. Estas tecnologías mejoran las
habilidades de comunicación y de colaboración del estudiante, suministran un público real, y
extienden el aprendizaje más allá de las paredes del aula, al tiempo que desarrollan habilidades
digitales ciudadanas.
¿POR QUÉ DEBO SER UN CIUDADANO DIGITAL RESPONSABLE CUANDO
UTILIZO LAS COMPUTADORAS DE LA RED?
El uso de Internet en la escuela es un privilegio no un derecho. La red, las páginas web y las
cuentas de correo electrónico de las Escuelas Públicas de Salem no son privadas. Las SPS
pueden “monitorear” todo lo que haces en las computadoras de la escuela. Esto significa que
alguien puede leer lo que escribes y ver las páginas web que visitas. PIENSA - antes de hacer
algo en línea que no harías frente a tus maestros o padres. Si sigues todas las reglas en el RUA,
serás un ciudadano digital responsable.
¿QUÉ PASA SI UN ESTUDIANTE NO SIGUE LAS REGLAS EN EL RUA?
Si no cumples con este acuerdo, puedes perder tus privilegios de uso de computadoras en la
escuela.
¿QUÉ DEBO HACER SI VEO QUE ALGO NO SIGUE LAS REGLAS EN EL RUA?
Hay "consecuencias" para los estudiantes que utilizan Internet de manera irresponsable. Debes
informar a un maestro o a cualquier otro adulto si ves algo en línea que no siga las reglas
detalladas en el RUA.
ACUERDO PARA EL USO RESPONSABLE EN LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE
SALEM: Tecnología y Medios Electrónicos
"RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CIUDADANO DIGITAL PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LOS
GRADOS 3-5"
1. YO SOY RESPONSABLE DE LOS DISPOSITIVOS ELECTRÓNICOS.
No usaré un teléfono, un computador personal o portátil, o cualquier otro aparato electrónico en
la escuela sin el permiso de un maestro. Utilizaré los equipos informáticos con cuidado. No
mudaré ningún equipo, incluyendo teclados y ratones, sin permiso.
2. YO SOY RESPONSABLE DE MI CUENTA DE COMPUTADORA. No daré mi contraseña a nadie. Voy a cerrar la sesión de mi cuenta cuando haya terminado. Si el
estudiante usando el computador antes de mi olvida cerrar la sesión, se lo diré a un adulto.
Esperaré que un adulto haya retirado el material para usar la computadora.
3. YO SOY RESPONSABLE DE MI VOCABULARIO.
Sólo utilizaré en Internet el lenguaje que utilizaría en el aula con mi maestro. No utilizaré
palabras que no sean apropiadas cuando use un computador.
4. TENGO LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE TRATAR A OTROS COMO ME GUSTARÍA SER
TRATADO.
No voy a escribir nada malo o que haga daño a otra persona. No voy a comportarme como un
bravucón ni me burlaré de alguien en línea o en un mensaje de texto. Notificaré a un maestro si
veo algo que haga daño a otro estudiante en línea.
5. TENGO LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE SER HONESTO ACERCA DE QUIÉN SOY EN
LÍNEA.
No simularé ser otra persona en línea. No enviaré correos electrónicos, ni crearé una cuenta, ni
colocaré palabras, imágenes o sonidos con el nombre de otra persona. No utilizaré el nombre de
usuario o contraseña de otra persona.
6. YO SOY RESPONSABLE DE MI ACTIVIDAD EN LÍNEA. No buscaré páginas web con fotos, palabras o sonidos que no sean apropiados en la escuela. No
descargaré ningún archivo, incluyendo archivos de música y video, a menos que un maestro me
de permiso.
7. YO SOY UN MIEMBRO RESPONSABLE DE MI ESCUELA CUANDO ESTOY EN LÍNEA.
Protegeré mi privacidad y seguridad: no compartiré información personal como mi nombre
completo, número de teléfono, edad, dirección, ubicación, o mi contraseña. No escribiré nada ni
pondré fotos o videos que sean perjudiciales o vergonzosos para alguien mientras yo esté en
línea.
8. TENGO LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE PROTEGER LA PROPIEDAD DE OTRAS
PERSONAS EN LÍNEA.
No “plagiaré” o utilizaré el trabajo de otra persona sin darle el debido crédito. Cuando utilice la
información de un sitio web, dejaré saber a mi maestro de dónde saqué la información. Voy a
obedecer las leyes de copyright y no voy a cargar o descargar palabras, imágenes, videos o
música que pertenezcan a otra persona.
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9. TENGO LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE SEGUIR LAS REGLAS ESCOLARES SI PUBLICO
ALGO EN LÍNEA.
No publicaré ningún material en un sitio web de la escuela, wiki, blog, podcast, o grupo de
discusión, a menos que un maestro me de permiso.
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PÁGINA DE FIRMA DEL ACUERDO DE RESPONSABILIDAD
GRADOS 3-5
Yo firmaré mi nombre para mostrar que soy un ciudadano digital responsable.
Nombre del estudiante (Use letra de molde): ____________________________
Firma del estudiante:
_________________________________________
Nombre del (la) maestro (a): _________________________________________
Fecha:
____/____/____
Grado: ___________
He leído este Acuerdo de Uso Responsable y lo he comentado con mi hijo/a.
Nombre del padre/madre o tutor (Use letra de molde): _________________________________
Firma del padre o tutor:
Fecha:
______________________________________
____/____/____
ESTE ESTUDIANTE NO PODRÁ UTILIZAR LA TECNOLOGÍA O MEDIOS
ELECTRÓNICOS DURANTE LA INSTRUCCIÓN A MENOS QUE HAYA DEVUELTO ESTE
FORMULARIO.
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Salem Public Schools (SPS) Responsible Use Agreement
Grades 6-12
When online, a student can both create and consume content. A student consumes content when he or
she accesses music, videos, or other online resources. As a consumer, the student shall respect the rights
of the creators and owners of the content he or she uses, and therefore, to cite these sources and when
appropriate, seek permission to use content created by someone else. The student shall respect copyright
and citation protocols and laws whenever he or she uses online content, technology, and media
resources.
A student creates content when he or she posts art, photos, stories, and videos, or when he or she
comments on blogs, wikis, YouTube, and social networking services like Facebook. Over time, this
content results in an online identity. Each student shall be mindful of the impression that this online
identity might leave with a family member, friend, prospective employer, or college admissions official,
or others. Middle and high school years are a time during which students need to learn how to establish
their online identities in a manner that is safe and respectful way to both themselves and others.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Pertaining To Use of Technology and Electronic Media
Rights:
As a student in the Salem Public Schools (SPS), you have the right to:
 a quiet and orderly place in which to learn;
 have ideas and feelings respected;
 personal safety;
 have questions answered; and
 access age/grade appropriate content and technology resources.
Responsibilities:
As a student in the SPS, you are expected to:
 be responsible for your actions;
 be aware of consequences for inappropriate actions; and
 behave responsibly toward other students and respect their feelings and property.
Responsible Student Users of Technology and Electronic Media:
• understand that passwords are private and should not be shared with others; logging off of a
computer at the end of your work session ensures that others will not use your password;
• understand that SPS technology resources and the network are not private. SPS reserves the right
to monitor and access any documents created on public computers or other media;
• conduct themselves in ways that will not promote a negative effect on themselves or others while
using technology resources, including social networking sites;
• are mindful of the importance of the security of the SPS network. They do not endanger that
security by circumventing security settings (bypassing filters, downloading software illegally) or
interfering in any way with the efficient and proper functioning of the network; and
• respect the intellectual property rights of the creators of works they read, view and listen to
online. This includes properly citing any resources that they choose to use, directly or indirectly,
in their research or school work.
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RESPONSIBLE USE SIGNATURE PAGE
GRADES 6-12
Students & Parents/Guardians: Please review and sign the form below.
STUDENT
I have read and understand the rules of the SPS Responsible Use Agreement. I will use SPS technology
resources productively and responsibly. I understand that consequences of my actions could include
possible loss of access to media content and technology resources and/or school or other disciplinary
action as stated in the student handbook.
Student Name (Print):
___________________________________________
Student Signature:
___________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:
___________________________________________
Date Signed:
____/____/____
Grade: _____________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
As the parent or guardian, I have read the SPS Responsible Use Agreement and I have discussed it with
my child. I understand that my child will use technology and electronic media resources in the Salem
Pubic Schools. I understand that technology resources are provided for educational purposes. I recognize
it is impossible for the network filter to restrict access to all inappropriate materials and I will not hold
the school responsible should my child encounter inappropriate content while on the school network.
Parent/Guardian Name (Print):
______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
______________________________________
Date Signed:
____/____/____
UNLESS THIS FORM IS RETURNED, THIS STUDENT WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE
USE OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN INSTRUCTION.
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Acuerdo de Uso Responsable de las Escuelas Públicas de Salem (SPS)
Grados 6-12
Cuando está en línea, un estudiante puede crear y consumir material. Un estudiante consume material
cuando él o ella tiene acceso a música, videos u otros recursos en línea. Como consumidor, el estudiante
deberá respetar los derechos de los creadores y los propietarios de los contenidos que él o ella utilice, y
por lo tanto, debe citar las fuentes en cualquier trabajo presentado para ganar crédito en tareas escolares
o para ser publicado y, cuando sea apropiado, solicitar autorización para utilizar el material creado por
otra persona. El estudiante deberá respetar los derechos de autor y los protocolos de citación y las leyes
cada vez que él o ella utilice material obtenido en línea, use recursos tecnológicos y los medios de
comunicación.
Un estudiante crea contenido cuando él o ella coloca arte, fotos, historias y videos; o cuando él o ella
hace comentarios en blogs, wikis, YouTube, y los servicios de redes sociales como Facebook. Con el
tiempo, este contenido crea una identidad en línea. Cada estudiante debe ser consciente de la impresión
que esta identidad en línea podría dejar en un familiar, amigo, empleador o funcionario de admisiones de
la universidad, u otros. Los años de intermedia y secundaria son un tiempo durante el cual los
estudiantes deben aprender a establecer su identidad en línea de una manera que sea segura y respetuosa
para sí y para otros.
Derechos y Obligaciones del estudiante relacionados con la utilización de la tecnología y los medios
electrónicos
Derechos:
Como estudiante en las Escuelas Públicas de Salem (SPS), tú tienes el derecho a:
 un lugar tranquilo y ordenado para aprender;
 a que tus ideas y sentimientos sean respetados;
 tener seguridad personal;
 que tus preguntas sean contestadas; y
 tener acceso a recursos tecnológicos y material apropiado a tu edad y grado.
Responsabilidades:
Como estudiante de las Escuelas Públicas de Salem (SPS), se espera que tú:
 seas responsable de tus acciones;
 seas consciente de las consecuencias que conllevan las acciones inadecuadas, y
 te comportes de manera responsable hacia los demás estudiantes y respete sus
sentimientos y sus propiedades.
Los estudiantes usuarios responsables de Tecnología y Medios Electrónicos:
•
Comprenden que las contraseñas son privadas y no deben ser compartidas con los demás; que
salir del sistema al finalizar la sesión de trabajo evita que los demás usen su contraseña;
•
Entienden que los recursos de tecnología y la red de SPS no son privadas. SPS tiene el derecho
de monitorear y tener acceso a los documentos creados en computadoras públicas u otros
medios;
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Se comportan de formas que no proyectan una imagen negativa de sí mismos u otros durante el
uso de los recursos tecnológicos, incluyendo los sitios de redes sociales;
•
Son conscientes de la importancia de la seguridad de la red de SPS. No ponen en peligro la
seguridad eludiendo sus configuraciones (burlando filtros, descargando software ilegal), o
interfiriendo de cualquier manera con el funcionamiento eficiente y adecuado de la red; y
•
Respetan los derechos de propiedad intelectual de los creadores de obras que ellos leen, ven y
escuchan en línea. Esto incluye la cita adecuada de los recursos que utilizan, directa o
indirectamente, en sus trabajos de investigación o de la escuela; y
•
Entienden que cualquier incidente de plagio es, en sí mismo, motivo para que una tarea y/o un
curso sean desaprobados.
2 PÁGINA DE FIRMAS RESPONSABLES
GRADOS 6-12
Estudiantes y Padres o Tutores: Favor de revisar y firmar el formulario de abajo.
ESTUDIANTE
He leído y entendido las reglas del Acuerdo de Uso Responsable de SPS. Utilizaré los recursos
tecnológicos de SPS de manera productiva y responsable. Entiendo que las consecuencias de mis
acciones podrían incluir la pérdida del acceso al contenido de los medios y recursos tecnológicos en la
escuela u otra acción disciplinaria, como se indica en el manual del estudiante.
Nombre del estudiante (Use letra de molde): ________________________________________
Firma del estudiante:
___________________________________________
Maestro/a del aula:
___________________________________________
Fecha:
____/____/____
Grado: _____________
PADRE/MADRE O TUTOR
Como padre/madre o tutor, he leído el Acuerdo de Uso Responsable de SPS y lo he comentado con mi
hijo. Entiendo que mi hijo utilizará tecnología y recursos electrónicos y de medios de comunicación en
las Escuelas Públicas de Salem. Yo entiendo que los recursos tecnológicos se proporcionan para
propósitos educativos. Yo reconozco que es imposible que el filtro de la red pueda restringir el acceso a
todos los materiales inadecuados y no voy a juzgar a la escuela responsable si mi hijo encontrara
contenido inapropiado, mientras navegue en la red escolar.
Nombre del padre/madre o tutor (Use letra de molde): ____________________________________
Firma del padre/madre o tutor:
Fecha:
______________________________________
____/____/____
A MENOS QUE ESTE FORMULARIO SEA DEVUELTO, A ESTE ESTUDIANTE LE SERÁ
NEGADO EL ACCESO AL USO DE LA TECNOLOGÍA DENTRO DE LA INSTRUCCIÓN.
3 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPS)
Staff Responsible Use Agreement
The Salem Public Schools district provides access to electronic content and technology resources
that promote educational excellence, the sharing of information, innovative instruction, and
online communication. With these resources in place, the district can carry out its mission - to
inspire students to realize their full potential, and to prepare them to function successfully in a
complex world. Responsible use of the district’s online content and technology resources ensures
compliance with the legal responsibilities of the district and staff, safeguards the reputation of
the district, and guarantees the safety of all users.
Working with Students
• In order to create and maintain appropriate professional relationships with all students,
staff members must refrain from establishing informal online relationships with students
such as “friending”.
•
Student safety is paramount. Please consult the Web Content Creation Guidelines to
ensure that student-identifying information holds to the district’s standard when creating
web-accessible content.
•
A staff member must be present with students using online content and technology
resources.
•
Staff members are responsible for determining whether students are complying with the
appropriate student Responsible Use Agreement.
Professional Behavior – Administrative and Instructional Tasks
• Staff members understand that SPS technology resources and networks are not private.
SPS reserves the right to monitor and access documents created using the district’s
servers as well as email system. Federal law requires that all email sent and received be
stored for a period of seven years.
•
Staff members shall respect that passwords are private and should not be shared with
others. To minimize hacking, strong passwords-- consisting of a combination of upper
and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols --- should be used.
•
Staff members shall be mindful that their use of any and all web resources (such as
FirstClass, Moodle, LinkedIn, English Companion Ning, webpages, wikis, blogs, etc.) for
professional and/or personal reasons, creates an online identity that will be seen by
professional colleagues and community members. In any such online activity, staff
members are representatives of the Salem Public Schools.
Accessing Confidential Data
• When using district-supported databases (iPass, eSped, Destiny), from any location or
device, staff members have access to confidential information. Logging off the network
at the end of the work session ensures security of the information stored in the database.
06/2011 1 Security
• Staff members shall not endanger the security of the SPS network by circumventing
security settings (bypassing filters, downloading software illegally) or interfering with the
efficient functioning of the network. When a staff member uses his/her personal
technology devices within the school district, it is expected that the owner have current
anti-virus software installed and operational to protect the network. Staff members are
responsible for personally owned devices.
•
Portable technology devices must be securely stored and never left unattended.
•
Staff members shall protect against damage or loss of district-issued equipment. Any
problems shall be reported through the Technology Support System (TSS) and the
building principal within 24 hours.
•
Staff members shall conduct all electronic, work-related communication through the
district’s email system.
•
Email and online communication have the same permanence and legal status as hardcopy
documents and may be subject to disclosure obligations in exactly the same way. The
same professional standards shall apply to internal memos and external communications.
Emails and online communications containing confidential information will include the
following disclaimer:
This email and any files transmitted within it are confidential and intended solely
for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Please notify
the sender immediately by email if you have received this email by mistake and
delete this email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient, you are
notified that disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action in reliance on
the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.
Intellectual Property
• Staff members must respect the intellectual property rights of the creators of works they
read, view, and listen to online. This includes properly citing any resources used in
creating both curriculum-related documents and presentations as well as in their
professional research and writing.
•
06/2011 It is the responsibility of educators to know copyright, teach and discuss copyright, and
follow copyright. Teachers may use copyrighted material under the Fair Use exception
but these rights extend to the portions of copyrighted works that they need to accomplish
their educational goals.
2 Staff Responsible Use Signature Page
I have read and understand the Salem Public Schools district Responsible Use Agreement. I
realize that conduct violating this agreement may lead to penalties including disciplinary
action and/or legal action. I release the Salem Public Schools district from any liability or
damages that may result from the use of its computers, software, and network.
Please Print Name:
_____________________________________________________
Signature:
___________________________________________________________
School:
___________________________________________________________
Date:
___________________________________________________________
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