7.6 - Technology Policy

SERIES 7 - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

VISION:
To use established and evolving computer technologies to increase the capabilities and productivity of all teachers and staff for the benefit of the students. To provide all students with the technical, productivity, research and problem-solving skills necessary for college and future careers, while supporting and enhancing learning within the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-8. To prepare upper-school students having a specific interest in technology for entry into college computer technology programs.
 

Teacher Productivity
Teacher Productivity refers to the ability to work efficiently, effectively, and with minimal distraction to accomplish tasks, both inside and outside the class to maximize student learning.

• Facilitate effective assignment preparation.
• Provide teachers and staff with reliable productivity, communication, and collaboration tools.
• Provide appropriate devices for classroom instruction.
• Provide training in the use of appropriate technology.
   

Teach Computer Technology

• Computer classes are taught to evolve critical skills, increase student productivity, and prepare students for college and future careers.
• Critical skills taught to all students include basic computer use; keyboarding; creating documents, presentations and spreadsheets using industry-standard applications; doing online research; and problem-solving. These skills support learning and productivity in other Liberty classes, as well as prepare students for success in college and future careers.
• More in-depth technology classes, such as hardware and programming classes, are available to upper-level students interested in learning more or preparing for technology-related college programs.
   

Integrate Software-based Technology to support the curriculum –Integration refers to the evaluation, testing, and implementation of technology that has demonstrated effectiveness in meeting the goals of the core knowledge curriculum, enhancing and maximizing student learning and teaching effectiveness.

• Utilize computer-based evaluative tools.
• Offer skill-building opportunities.
• Create a safe and appropriate environment for internet research.
• Facilitate effective assignment preparation.
   

Support Computer Technology – Supporting Computer Technology refers to the activities that fundamentally support the effective use of technology by staff and students to meet established goals.

• Help staff and students understand the appropriate role of technology in the Core Knowledge curriculum and college preparation arena.
• Provide appropriate assistance to staff and students in the use of technology
• Seek ways to include area university students in assisting where both parties benefit.
• Encourage the involvement of knowledgeable volunteers or semi-professionals to strengthen a variety of technology-driven components.
• Collaborate with the media specialist (librarian) in the use of computer based technology through the library.
• Enable computer/IT staff to stay informed on current and new technology.
• Keep students and staff informed of the expectations for the use of technology.
• Maintain an up-to-date technology infrastructure that allows the staff to do their jobs.

Liberty Common Students must all sign an Internet Acceptable Use Permission Slip.

Adopted: 02-08-1999
Amended: 10-18-2012