What is the purpose of a policy? Why are procedures in place? Does documentation provide adequate legal implications if policies are not followed correctly?
The section, Policies, Procedures, and Documentation reviews why these interties are in place and the importance of these implications if not followed properly. Continuous issues arise as it relates to the use of technology, however, the list below of policies that are in place provides a running record of those issues that are prominent with the usage of technology by school age students. If technology has become an ever-present constant in our lives, then surely one of the most important things that schools must do is teach students how to use it effectively and meaningfully.
Equality issues
The list above does not review all issues/policies however reviewed are most popular. Does communicating these policies provide student/parents understanding of acceptable protocol thus, decreasing these issues that may arise? One issue that arose in the school that I work in was cyberbullying. Our school formulated a policy 4 years ago when an influx of students started having issues with behavior due to cyber bullying and the use of digital devices. Our system then established a policy for cyberbullying in our systems code of conduct. This speaks volume, especially when working at an elementary school. Policies are continuously changing with this ever evolving technology and internet websites and applications. "As technology expands in schools, policies related to its use have emerged, covering a wide range of ethical, legal, social, and educational issues." (Picciano, Picciano, 1998)
Public technology that includes but is not limited to computers, wireless & LAN access, electronic mail, Internet access, Telephone/Voice Mail systems, printing devices and all other forms of instructional, networking and communication tools are provided and made use of multiple educational forms to students. Use of these technologies in the 21 century provides students with the most current form of instruction. However, issues constantly arise.
Picciano, A. G., & Picciano, A. G. (1998). Educational leadership and planning for technology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Public policy. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2016, from http://www.iste.org/advocacy/public-policy
Acceptable Use Policy. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2016, from https://it.brown.edu/computing-policies/acceptable-use-policy
Brady, K. P. (2012). Technology in schools. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Reference.
The section, Policies, Procedures, and Documentation reviews why these interties are in place and the importance of these implications if not followed properly. Continuous issues arise as it relates to the use of technology, however, the list below of policies that are in place provides a running record of those issues that are prominent with the usage of technology by school age students. If technology has become an ever-present constant in our lives, then surely one of the most important things that schools must do is teach students how to use it effectively and meaningfully.
The list above does not review all issues/policies however reviewed are most popular. Does communicating these policies provide student/parents understanding of acceptable protocol thus, decreasing these issues that may arise? One issue that arose in the school that I work in was cyberbullying. Our school formulated a policy 4 years ago when an influx of students started having issues with behavior due to cyber bullying and the use of digital devices. Our system then established a policy for cyberbullying in our systems code of conduct. This speaks volume, especially when working at an elementary school. Policies are continuously changing with this ever evolving technology and internet websites and applications. "As technology expands in schools, policies related to its use have emerged, covering a wide range of ethical, legal, social, and educational issues." (Picciano, Picciano, 1998)
Public technology that includes but is not limited to computers, wireless & LAN access, electronic mail, Internet access, Telephone/Voice Mail systems, printing devices and all other forms of instructional, networking and communication tools are provided and made use of multiple educational forms to students. Use of these technologies in the 21 century provides students with the most current form of instruction. However, issues constantly arise.
Public policy. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2016, from http://www.iste.org/advocacy/public-policy
Acceptable Use Policy. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2016, from https://it.brown.edu/computing-policies/acceptable-use-policy
Brady, K. P. (2012). Technology in schools. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Reference.
