TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES
A Technology Task Force was created by the Department of Education in the spring of 1994. The Task Force has committed to the ongoing development of goals and strategies in the areas of facilities preparation, hardware acquisition, curriculum application, software selection, in-service opportunities, guidelines for student and faculty competency, administrative uses, maintenance, security and funding.
I. General
A. Guidelines
1. Technology will be available to all students during the course of study. These technologies will include TV, the computer, video and digital cameras, the internet, wireless technology, email, and digital projectors.
2. Classroom teachers should integrate technology into the curriculum. Software applications should be taught as needed to facilitate the integration of each subject area with technology.
3. Schools should implement extensive hands-on computer/technology experience for all students assuring that students attain skills and hardware/software competencies at specific intervals. The Task Force has established specific grade level proficiencies. Refer to Masterplan.
4. Teachers should stay informed about current computer/technology trends in education by participating regularly in training and in-service programs.
5. Local Universities, the County Office of Education, the Institute of Computer Technology, the Tech Museum, computer stores, vendors, Computer Using Educators (CUE) and local community colleges all offer classes and workshops to enhance personal growth in computer/technology use.
6. Teachers in the Diocese should be able to fulfill the competencies as required in the Masterplan.
7. Specific annual technology goals should be set by principals and teachers and integrated into personal/staff development plans.
8. Schools should plan and provide technology in-service for staff as required in the Masterplan.
9. Students should be encouraged to use technology in both home and school projects.
B. Resources
1. International Society for Technology in Education – www.iste.org
a. National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Connection Curriculum and Technology
b. The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook by Gerald D. Bailey and Max
2. Education Technology Planning - A Guide for School Districts, 2001
California Department of Education
3. Technology Master Plan
Diocese of San Jose - Department of Education
4. E-rate - Keeping the Promise to Connect Kids and Communities to the Future
U.S.C.C.
5. How to Use the Internet in Your Classroom
Available through: Teachers Network
285 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
www.teachersnetwork.org
6. CTN
6/22/2007 – Technology Guidelines 2