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It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. Tools like TodaysMeet and Mentimeter can also be used to gather perception data from kids Implement portfolios as a means of authentic assessment When hiring new teachers and administrators have kids on the interview committee As policies that impact students are created or updated (i.e.
After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. Access to connectivity is vital to a successful classroom BYODpolicy, so these issues are largely taken care of by an institution.
Equity-Focused Policies It is critical that when we say “all,” it does mean “all.” The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.
More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Rather than creating policies and compliance guidelines from scratch, start with what works and adapt it for your school. If not, help them find a tool that meets the goal and complies with the school’s data privacy policy.
Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often.
Superintendents should have staff actively monitoring potential changes, comparing current district policies, and determining what the district will need to do if the new law is passed. Finally, all policies should address sustainability, including the repair and replacement of the tech. Step 5: Set expectations. Model accountability.
During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Every stakeholder group needs to have a clear understanding of district policies and their role in implementing them.
In Wake County, district leadership intentionally adopted policies and frameworks and provided time and expectations around teachers meeting together as a professional learning team. Her experience as both a teacher and a technologist enables her to ensure that administrative policy results in positive student outcomes in the classroom.
Impero also offers Impero EdLink , a mobile device management tool to help schools manage one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.
Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for digital-rich learning environments, as well as policies and funding that promote the value of public education to society. Everyone has been to school and has their own image of what a classroom should look like.
Step 2: Develop and Communicate a Districtwide Policy for Accessibility, Including Guidelines for Accessible Purchasing. Dr. Salvatore, who is the former superintendent of Long Branch Public Schools (NJ), said, “As a superintendent, I started to realize that we had significant policies coming about, particularly around accessibility.”
Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. When writing policies, rather than restating the laws and all the legal jargon, administrators need to ask themselves what each group needs to know, and what do they need to do. Then, start with the basics.
Administrators and teachers, who want to help every child reach their potential, can’t afford to wait for new laws and policies. Step 2: Develop and communicate a district-wide policy for accessibility including guidelines for accessible purchasing. Starting with the district office, all staff need to follow the accessibility policies.
Whether schools are 1:1 or still relying on computer carts, the move to online assessments creates new needs from devices to professional development to data privacy policies. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.
School management needs to take reasonable steps to ensure protection beyond data sharing policies. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Liability: Districts and school leaders can be held liable for network breaches.
Working at the highest level in the nation including the Association for School Business and CoSN, she’s the information technology content leader, CoSN’s SMART Education Network by Design (SEND) advisor and a member of CoSN’s Policy committee. She was named CoSN’s volunteer of the year in 2018.
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And if you leave a vendor, what is their policy for destruction and disposal of data? Overall, schools are moving on from acceptable use policies to coverage from exposure. That doesn’t mean, though, that those original policies are dead. It’s not just one policy for the librarian anymore. Everyone is at risk.”.
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