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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN

2009-2015

http://www.nucps.net

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Table of Contents

SECTION PAGE___________________________

Introduction 2

Educational Technology Planning Committee 2

Vision 3

Mission 3

Overview 4

Current Status 5-6

Fiscal Plan 7

Needs Assessment 8-17

State Goals and Objectives 18-19

Local Goals and Objectives 20-29

TSIPS 30-33

Student AUP 34

Staff AUP 35-36

Opt-Out 37

iPod AUP 38-46

Internet Safety Plan 47-78

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Introduction

This document was developed to outline the current status of technology integration and determine the

direction in which Northumberland County will proceed in the future. As rapidly as technology is

changing, our Technology Plan will be a dynamic document that can be updated as needed.

Educational Technology Planning Committee

Mr. Robert E. Gilbert, Director of Technology Mr. Mercer Basye, Technologist Mr. Clint Stables, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dale Wittler, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Jayne Magerko, Teacher Mr. Robert Bailey, Middle School Principal Mrs. Debbie Devivi, Middle School Assistant Principal Mr. David Dixon, High School Principal Mrs. Arnette Butler, Elementary School Principal Mrs. Theresa Larsen, Elementary School Assistant Principal Mrs. Linda Robb, High School Librarian Mr. Ira Packett, Director of Testing Mrs. Kathy Corsa, Elementary School Librarian Ms. Jenny Christman, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher Mr. Hutt Williams, NHS Guidance Counselor & Technology Resource Mrs. Amy Johnson, NES Teacher Dr. Matt Sisk, NMS Teacher and Technology Resource

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Vision

Northumberland County Public Schools is committed to preparing our young people for further education and employment. We realize that this is a dynamic and complex task, which must reflect the fundamental changes in our society. One such change is the technological revolution that surrounds us today. While we believe that children must demonstrate mastery of basic skills and fundamental processes, we also recognize and embrace technological literacy as an essential “basic” in our children’s preparation. Technological literacy is not merely knowing the tools and basic function of these tools, but rather knowing how to use these tools to solve problems, and to communicate their experiences to others. Our challenge is to ensure that each child can realize the full potential of the technology he or she encounters now and in the future.

Mission

The Technology mission of Northumberland County Public Schools is to integrate technology to:

Ensure that instructional goals guide all decisions regarding technology integration

Provide access to secure, state-of-the-art technology for all students and staff

Restructure the learning environment to reflect a strong interdisciplinary and technology-enriched curriculum while

recognizing individual learning styles

Encourage student-centered learning and problem solving

Improve staff productivity and self-sufficiency

Improve efficiency through the use of information management systems

Encourage effective communication in the learning community

Encourage ethical and responsible use of information by the learning community

Provide on-going professional development which focuses on instructional technology and pedagogy with

emphasis on Best Practices

Provide for current and future technology needs

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Overview

The Northumberland County Public Schools Technology Plan has been revised to reflect the goals put forth in the

Six-Year Technology Plan for Virginia as well as the goals of Northumberland County Public Schools. This long-

range plan should be viewed as the base from which direction emanates as well as a dynamic instrument that must

change often to adapt to the rapidly evolving world of technology.

Current Status and Usage of Technology within Northumberland County Public Schools

Northumberland County Public Schools is comprised of one elementary school (k-5), one middle school (6-8),

and one high school (9-12). There is a division-wide plan for technology. However, each school will contribute to the technology plan to meet its needs.

A major achievement in system security was installed in all schools as well as the School Board office – the installation of Barracuda Web Filter and Antivirus devices – these devices have given the Technology Department great control over the system with proactive controls, and reactive measure that prevent anything happening twice. and the release of unwanted spam e-mails from anything other than the mail server.These systems also keep bandwidth usage down by caching content, and delivering it locally. We have also installed a Barracuda Spam/Virus Firewall that protects our new Exchange Server. We have installed a Cisco ASA Firewall to prevent intrusion,

All staff members have their own email accounts and websites on the school website.

All schools currently have direct Internet access through a local area network, via a 50MB Fiber network provided by Kentucky Data Link and Norlight providing 50 MB/sec of bandwidth at all buildings. We have installed a Cisco switching network, replacing all old hardware. We also have installed Cisco Wireless Access points in all of our buildings, with next to no "Dead Spots". We have a guest network, and a data network that requires a secure login. Wireless activity is monitored Daily, and all connected devices pass through our Barracuda system.

The Technology Department met its prior goal of having all schools prepared for Online SOL testing by 2006. Online testing now takes place at all schools.

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Northumberland County has approximately one computer per four students. These computers are a PC platform running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 operating systems.

The Division Technology Coordinator is responsible for making technology decisions within the scope of the technology plan. The technology committees at each school devise the technology plan. The Technology Coordinator is responsible for implementing technology decisions such as teacher training, repair and upgrade of computers, along with purchasing and loading software when necessary.

Ongoing technology training based on staff needs is offered for all personnel, with emphasis on self-sufficiency.

Students’ technology instruction is individualized based on teacher assessment relative to established criteria.

Northumberland County uses NCS Pearson PowerSchool administrative software for administrative and classroom management purposes. We are using the Parent Portal which allows parents to view the progress of their children.

Technology skills to be attained by students and staff have been established. The Department of Education sets the standards. One component to be considered in future hiring of staff will be their level of technology skills. Northumberland County uses the Technology Standard for Instructional Personnel Portfolio (TSIPS) guidelines to determine level of technology proficiency

Rappahannock Community College and the University of Virginia are offering technology training for instructional staff. Various staff members and the 4 Rivers Consortium also offer various face to face courses. Many of the staff have taken the Intel Essentials course. Our ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher) provides school-wide training for staff as well as students, and is also responsible for developing and maintaining an Internet Safety Program in alignment with CIPA guidelines.

Two teleconferencing systems have been obtained and assembled with plans to use them for Distance learning, and communication with other school systems.

Various computer classes are offered for students at all schools.

Several Career and Technology classes have been added to the middle/high school course offerings. Graphic Arts and Television Production I & II may be selected as electives by students interested in these fields.

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FISCAL PLAN The chart below shows the approximate division of the funding Northumberland County Public Schools receives each year. The purchase of new computers and Network hardware comprises nearly half of our expenditures, with Software at 1/3. In 2008 the purchase of Internet Safety devices comprised 6% of the budget. This division may change somewhat from year to year, but it is an average of the last 5.

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Northumberland County Needs Assessment

In January of 2010, the faculty took our first Technology Needs Survey. The results were published on the school website and are shared below.

Technology Needs Survey

In January of 2010 the teachers of Northumberland County Public Schools responded to a Technology Needs Survey to determine our current situation and in what direction we'd like to go in the future. Over 60% of the staff responded to survey during the week allocated to collect data. Below are the results of this ten question survey:

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Some of the Other Educational Technology programs are listed below:

Accelerated Reading

Kurzweil, Alpha Smart, & Reading Pens

Listening Centers (cassettes &CDs)

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Some of the Other technologies being used:

McDougal Littel Lab

SMARTMusic

PowerSchool

Virtual field trips

Audio books

edHelper

ARDT

NDEC

AR Reading

IEP Online

MS Office

Scratch

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The second Technology Needs Assessment will be given in March of 2011. The results will be compiled by the ITRT and shared on the website. The information gathered from the survey will be discussed by the Technology Committee when making technology decisions for the upcoming school year.

Summary of Needs Assessment

Teachers at all three schools expressed the need for more time to have professional development on the hardware, software, and online

programs we have available. They would prefer doing this training during a professional development day but during their summer was the

second choice over staying after school and using their planning periods.

Two-thirds of the teachers wanted to learn to investigate the use of hand-held devices in their classrooms. Learning how to use the

SMART Board was their first priority and then teachers wanted to learn how to effectively use their websites through School Center.

Most teachers expressed frustration with our Barracuda web filter which blocks sites that students and teachers need to access for

instructional purposes. Requesting the unblocking of that particular url is the process to open up a desired site. They also felt that 21st Century

skills needed to be addressed more across the curriculum.

Though a third of the teachers stated they were proficient in their technology skills, two-thirds considered their skills "basic". The other

third were either below basic or considered themselves experts. Coincidentally, two-thirds of our staff has over 20 years of experience.

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Goals

National Goals All teachers and students will have access to modern multimedia computers in their classrooms.

All teachers in the Division will have the training and support they need to help students learn using computers and the Internet.

Every classroom will be connected to the Internet.

Effective software and on-line learning resources will be an integral part of every school’s curriculum.

All Schools will strive to be compliant with the No Child Left Behind Act.

State Goals

Goal 1:Provide a safe, flexible, and effective learning environment for all students.

Objective 1.1: Deliver appropriate and challenging curricula through face-to-face, blended, and virtual learning environments.

Objective 1.2: Provide the technical and human infrastructure necessary to support real, blended, and virtual learning environments.

Objective 1.3: Provide high-quality professional development to help educators create, maintain, and work in a variety of learner-centered environments.

Goal 2: Engage students in meaningful curricular content through the purposeful and effective use of technology.

Objective 2.1: Support innovative professional development practices that promote strategic growth for all educators and collaboration with other educators, content experts, and students.

Objective 2.2: Actualize the ability of technology to individualize learning and provide equitable opportunities for all learners.

Objective 2.3: Facilitate the implementation of high-quality Internet safety programs in schools.

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Goal 3: Afford students with opportunities to apply technology effectively to gain knowledge, develop skills, and create and distribute artifacts that reflect their understandings.

Objective 3.1: Provide and support professional development that increases the capacity of teachers to design and facilitate meaningful learning experiences, thereby encouraging students to create, problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and use real-world skills by applying technology purposefully.

Objective 3.2:Ensure that students, teachers, and administrators are ICT literate.

Objective 3.3: Implement technology-based formative assessments that produce further growth in content knowledge and skills development.

Goal 4: Provide students with access to authentic and appropriate tools to gain knowledge, develop skills, extend capabilities, and create and disseminate artifacts that demonstrate their understandings.

Objective 4.1: Provide resources and support to ensure that every student has access to a personal computing device.

Objective 4.2: Provide technical and pedagogical support to ensure that students, teachers, and administrators can efficiently access and use technology tools.

Objective 4.3: Identify and disseminate information and resources that assist educators in selecting authentic and appropriate tools for all grade levels and curricular areas.

Goal 5: Use technology to support a culture of data-driven decision making that relies upon data to evaluate and improve teaching and learning.

Objective 5.1: Use data to inform and adjust technical, pedagogical, and financial support.

Objective 5.2: Provide support to help teachers disaggregate, interpret, and use data to plan, improve, and differentiate instruction.

Objective 5.3: Promote the use of technology to inform the design and implementation of next-generation standardized assessments.

Source-2010-2015 Educational Technology Plan for Virginia

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LOCAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal 1: Provide a safe, flexible, and effective learning environment for all students

Objectives 1.1Provide appropriate and challenging curricula through a variety of instructional strategies

Strategies *Teach concepts using SMART Board lessons to reach the kinesthetic learners

Evaluation *ITRT will provide training on SMART Board Notebook software and document participation

*Encourage teachers to use video clips from Discovery Education, Classroom Clips, and other educational media sites in their instruction

*ITRT will monitor the use of video streaming and download by the staff and determine if it is being under-used by some departments

*Offer educational software programs based on VA SOLs that reinforce the curricula being taught (Study Island & Education City)

*Weekly reports will be sent to the ITRT and the administrators of each school to monitor the use of the software as wells the students' progress

*Use Interactive Achievement to pre-test, post-test, and do benchmarks to assess students' progress

*Administrators and the ITRT will have access to the results of the IA tests and can monitor the effectiveness of the instructional strategies being used

*Offer distance learning for advanced students from local community colleges and other educational

*Principals and the teachers will monitor the effectiveness of distance learning in each situation.

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organizations such as NASA. (The VAST program)

*Create school-board approved Acceptable Use Policies for students and staff

*Designated person at each school will make sure everyone has signed the AUP before they are allowed computer access

*DT will install a filtering program that protects the students, faculty, and staff from inappropriate material.

*DT will monitor Barracuda reports and share with administrators, as needed

*Webmaster will be immediately sent a profanity report from School Center in the event someone tries to post something inappropriate on the school website

*The webmaster will confer with the DT to determine the origin of the attempt

1.2 Provide the technical and human infrastructure necessary to support real, blended, and virtual learning environments

*Provide an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for every 1000 students to help teachers integrate technology.

*Superintendent and Principals will monitor improvement in student achievement *ITRT will discuss the improvement of teachers' technology integration with each building's administrators and the superintendent

*Provide wireless access to each school

DT will monitor the status of the wireless network at each school

*Facilitate the implementation of fiber-

DT will monitor the status of the network

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optic network *Provide one technical

support position for every 1000 students to ensure that the technology and infrastructure are operational, secure, and maintained

*Technician will assist the DT with the upgrading and maintenance of the hardware and programs

*Provide equipment to make video conferencing an option, both for instruction and professional development

*Front Row and surround sound are installed at the middle/high school to optimize learning

*CSI will maintain and repair the sound system in the event of a malfunction.

1.3 Provide high quality professional development to help educators create, maintain, and work in a variety of learner-centered environments

*The administrators and the ITRT will coordinate ongoing professional development to train teachers how to use hardware, software, and online programs,

*Administrators will follow up by making sure technology integration is included in lesson plans.

*ITRT will conduct ongoing workshops to reinforce 21st Century skills for teachers and administrators

*Intel Essentials class will be taught by ITRT to help new or experienced teachers integrate 21st Century skills into their lesson plans.

*Work Force Development through RCC will offer professional development regionally for teachers

*The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the WFD coordinator to offer the most

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needed classes. *Teachers in

Northumberland are encouraged to participate in CBF's Teachers on the Bay professional development where they learn to use scientific tools in the field

*Administrators and former participants work with CBF Senior Educator, Bill Portlock, to help the program meet our teachers' needs.

Goal 2: Engage students in meaningful curricular content through the purposeful and effective use of technology

2.1 Support innovative professional development practices that promote strategic growth and encourage collaboration

*Administrators will provide time during the instructional day for teachers to plan, work, and learn together

*Minutes will be taken to document the progress and content of the professional development

*Administrators will encourage teachers to attend conferences related to their content areas

*Teachers share what they've learned at conferences in their blogs and at faculty meetings

*Teachers will be encouraged to share their innovative ideas with other professionals at conferences

*Administrators provide professional leave for teachers to present at conference

*Identify the the most appropriate technology for each content area. Provide professional development on the use of these tools and the software that goes with it.

*Beginning with the Math department, the Math Curriculum Specialist and the ITRT conducted SMART Board training throughout 2008-2009 school year and each received a SMART Board for their classroom

2.2 Actualize the ability of technology to individualize learning and provide equitable opportunities for all

*Teachers receive training from ITRT on how to create and differentiate assignments on programs

*Teachers can monitor students' progress, even if they work on the program at home. They have the ability

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learners such as Study Island, My Access, and Education City. This allows teachers to differentiate for their slower and top students without embarrassment to the child

to send messages which helps individualize the instruction.

*Pilot program to use hand-held devices in the classroom

*DT will not permit this at this time. We are looking at alternative.

2.3 Facilitate the implementation of high-quality internet safety program in school

*All staff members have been trained using the i-SAFE materials

*Assistant Superintendent ensured that all staff members complied.

*Shortcuts to Professor Garfield, NetSmartz, and FBI SOS are on the Student's dropdown menu on the school website

*Teacher for Tomorrow did internet safety training with the 5th graders

*Middle School Health Classes play the Missing game

*Students sign the Internet Safety Pledge when they complete the course.

*ITRT, Librarians, and Computer Instructors will do the bulk of the Internet Safety training but every content area teacher has the responsibility to emphasize Internet Safety in the classroom

*Students will participate in age-appropriate culminating activities to demonstrate their understanding of Internet Safety

*Each teacher will be provided with a copy of the Internet Safety Curriculum and given access to the

*Administrators will reinforce the importance of internet safety by making sure the teachers are including it in

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instructional resources on the server so that they will be aware of what they are responsible to do.

their lesson plans, when appropriate.

Goal 3: Afford students with opportunities to apply technology effectively to gain knowledge, develop skills, and create artifacts that reflect their understandings.

3.1 Provide and support professional development that increases teachers' options to design experiences that allow students to create, problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and use real-world skills by applying technology purposefully.

*Teachers can ask the ITRT for assistance in creating culminating activities using the latest technology instead of the traditional poster board. Creating comic strips, graphic novels, movies, podcasts, Prezi, blogs, or web pages are easy to do with the software available

*Administrators emphasize the use of technology in teachers' lesson plans

*Cluster groups of gifted students can participate in one of William and Mary's Problem-Based Learning units

*ITRT will work with Gifted Resource teacher to help differentiate using integrated technology with PBLs.

*Students will use real life data from our school wind turbine to create artifacts that reflect their understanding of this renewal energy source

*Webmaster will help the students upload their artifacts to the school website to share their findings with the community and the world wide web

*Provide opportunities to safely use social media

*Currently only the school blogs are allowed by the DT

*Teachers will create and maintain their own Portaportals to house their favorites links in an organized manner which

*Teachers share their Portaportals in newsletters which enhances communication between teachers/students/parents

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they can share with others 3.2 Ensure that student,

teachers, and administrators are Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT) literate.

*The Testing Director will conduct professional development on the data system currently in use by the school. Power School is the program we are currently using.

*Since attendance and grades are both done with this system, administrators and office personnel would be aware of teachers' competence using this system.

*In the event that a new teacher or a teacher with limited technology expertise became part of the staff, the ITRT would help them develop their TSIPS so that they could be certified

*ITRT give Assistant Superintendent the proper documentation to prove their technology proficiency

*Webmaster/ITRT will help individuals or small groups to manage and maintain their webpages

*Administrators will periodically review the websites of their staff members

*Teachers who teach SOL content will give Interactive Achievement benchmarks at designated intervals, depending on the school

*Administrators will monitor the IA benchmarks to determine if satisfactory progress has been made by the students

Goal 4: Provide students with access to authentic and appropriate tools to gain knowledge, develop skills, extend capabilities, and create artifacts that demonstrate their understandings.

4.1 Provide resources to ensure that every student has access to a personal computing device

*Students have access to the computers in the library at NMS/NHS, the pods at NES, the computer labs at NES, and from the Computers on Wheels (COWs) at each school.

*Administrators and librarians will monitor and document the usage of the computers at the schools

*Students who do not have *Northumberland County

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internet access at home may go to the public library and use their computers. The school bus will drop them off.

Public Librarian will share the student usage information with the school system.

*Provide ongoing professional development to teachers so that they are aware and familiar with the latest technology tools that could help them in their instruction.

*Administrators will continue to support and promote professional development with the understanding that teachers will share their new knowledge with their peers

*The school system has a subscription to World Book Online so it may be accessed from any source on the internet.

*Administrators and ITRT monitor usage of WBO to determine if it is under-used at any school

*Special education students who needs assistive technology to work up to their potential will be taught how and encouraged to use the devices

*Special Education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator will work together to document the assistive technology used by each student in their IEPs

4.2 Provide ongoing support to assist teachers in effectively integrating a variety of technology-based tools into teaching and learning

*The ITRT will identify key staff members at each school and conduct a "train the trainer" workshop whenever new technology tools become available. These trainers will then be the "experts" at their school and be able to provide support following school

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wide training. *The county will continue to

subscribe to Discovery Education (formerly United Streaming) in order to allow teachers access to quality instructional video and resource materials to teach their content area

*The ITRT will monitor usage of Discovery Education to determine its effectiveness as an instructional resource. Downloading will be restricted during testing to conserve bandwidth

*Ongoing SMART Board training will be conducted by the ITRT or a SMART representative as new tools are added to SMART notebook software

*ITRT will document professional development sessions with teachers and administrators will note the use of SMART technology in the classroom.

*Hand-held response systems will be piloted with each school, beginning with the middle and high school.

*Survey the teachers involved in the pilot as to the effectiveness of these tools in the classroom.

*Provide timely and effective technical support to ensure that all tools and the network that supports them are installed and maintained properly

*The Help Desk provides the best route to getting technical problems resolved in the most efficient manner. Requests are dealt with in the order in which they were received, unless the administration has identified a school priority that must come before teacher request.

*Computers will be updated every three years as the technology changes so that

*DT will document the rotation of the computers at each school and share that

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the speed of accessing the internet will be optimized

information with the technology committee

*At each school an IT Contact Assistant who may be called upon to help with problems that need immediate attention

*The technology assistant will document the task completed on the Help Desk or pass on the job to the DT and/or technician

*As part of the Technology Committee's Needs Assessment done every spring, a question regarding technical support will be included.

*The results of the survey will be evaluated by the Technology Committee to determine what could be done to improve tech support, if indicated.

4.3 Identify and disseminate information and resources that assist educators in selecting authentic and appropriate tools for all grade levels and curricular areas

*The superintendent will disseminate information and resources that come through the Superintendent's Memos through school-wide email or to the appropriate individuals

*Staff members are encouraged to post links on their websites' Useful Links page and add to their PortaPortal page. They are expected to act on specific tasks in their content area, related to technology

*School administrators will pass on technology information and resources to department heads, grade level chairs, or pod leaders. Any new hardware, software, or online site would need to go through the Tech Dept. first.

*Those who are responsible for investigating information and resources, need to discuss any possible purchases with the ITRT, DT, and administrators before committing the county to a product or program.

*Once a new technology has been determined feasible for the county, it will be piloted

*The teachers who pilot any such programs will report to the Technology Committee

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by appropriate teachers to determine its effective in the classroom.

and that group will suggest a possible purchase.

Goal 5: Use technology to support a culture of data-driven decision making that relies upon data to evaluate and improve teaching and learning

5.1 Use data to inform and adjust technical, pedagogical, and financial support

*From the spring SOL tests, administrators will access areas of weaknesses in each school. They will adjust the upcoming professional development, new technology purchases, and instructional strategies to improve the performance of the target populations.

*Teachers will use benchmark tests to constantly monitor the progress of the target populations. If weaknesses continue, different strategies may be required to ensure improvement in spring test scores of the targeted populations.

*Priority will be given to purchasing technology hardware, software, or online programs that research has shown will improve scores of targeted populations

*Possible technology purchases will be evaluated by the ITRT, the DT, and selected teachers before buying them.

*When writing their annual goals for the year, the teacher will review the SOL results from the previous year to focus on any gap or weakness indicated by the data

*Administrators will make sure the teachers' annual goals are based on recent data.

*ITRT and administrators will confer with other districts with similar target populations and share successful technology additions.

*The DT and ITRTs of the 4 River Consortium meet several times a year to discuss technology needs for districts. It increases our buying power and helps with

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communication between the districts

*The Technology Committee will conduct a survey every spring to determine the county's technology needs

* The results of the online survey will be shared with the faculty and posted on the school's website. The Technology Committee will use this information to prioritize technology decisions for the upcoming school year.

*5.2 Provide training and support to help the ITRT interpret data and assist teachers in using technology effectively to address date-supported needs

*The ITRT will conduct trainings at the beginning and throughout the year to help teachers use the data from their previous SOL scores, IA, and SI benchmarks to help guide their instruction.

*Teachers will remediate and re-teach objectives if they are not mastered. Additional strategies may be needed to improve the targeted groups' scores.

*The DOE will provide ongoing training for ITRTs to help them interpret the state's data from the SOLs and make that data meaningful to their teachers

*Summer training or regional training sessions will be conducted for ITRTs. Participants will evaluate the usefulness of the workshop.

*Have DOE Technology representatives share new technology information the ITRTs and RSCPS members

ITRT and RSCPS representatives will share their new information with their district through website postings, email, or newsletters

*The school's partnership with WCVE, the local PBS

*The quality of the help received by WCVE will be

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station, will continue to provide educational and technical support to the county

discussed in the RSCPS meetings.

5.3 Promote the use of technology to inform the design and implementation of next-generation standardized assessments

*All schools will have the hardware and network capability to give the SOL tests to their student body in a timely manner

*New labs have been created at all three schools to meet this need

*Implement technology-based assessments, including simulations and game platforms, that offer multiple way for students to demonstrate their understanding

*Interactive Achievement, which mimics the SOL test is available at all three schools. Study Island which also has a similar platform to the SOL in addition to games and personal response systems, is also at all three schools.

*ePat tests are also available for students to use to practice and simulate testing procedures and conditions.

*Teachers and students get immediate feedback from the ePat tests so they can determine strengths and weaknesses

*Since students actively simulate the testing situation throughout the year, they will be familiar with the laptops/computers and all the tools available in the tests.

*We anticipate a significant improvement in scores this year due to the constant practice the students experienced during the year.

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TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR STAFF (TSIPS)

In 1999 the Virginia General Assembly amended Section 22.1-298 of the Code of Virginia as follows:

"On and after July 1, 2003, persons seeking initial licensure or license renewal as teachers must demonstrate proficiency in the use of

education technology for instruction." Northumberland County Public Schools requires teachers to complete a technology portfolio to

demonstrate this proficiency. Administrators or the ITRT may approve these portfolios. In addition, all staff are required to be iSAFE

certified in order to be in compliance with Section 22.1-70.2 of the Code of Virginia regarding the Internet Safety program.

Northumberland County Public Schools

Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel Portfolio

All standards must be met for recertification. Teachers new to NCPS who have not already completed TSIPS requirements in another division or through the teaching prep program will need to meet the requirements during their first year of employment. [ ] Standard 1: Operate a computer system and utilize software. [ ] Standard 2: Apply knowledge of terms associated with educational computing and technology. [ ] Standard 3: Apply productivity tools for professional use. [ ] Standard 4: Use electronic technologies to access and exchange information. [ ] Standard 5: Identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional technology-based resources (hardware and software) to support SOLs and other instructional objectives. [ ] Standard 6: Use educational technologies for data collection, information

management, problem solving, decision making, communications, and presentations within the curriculum. [ ] Standard 7: Plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings. [ ] Standard 8: Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating

to the use of technology. Submit completed, signed portfolio as directed by your school administrator. Please submit COPIES of any items you wish to retain. I certify that I have completed the enclosed activities independently.

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_____________________________________________ _______________________________

Signature Date of Submission

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[ ] Further work needed (Details of deficiency (ies)):________________________________

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Portfolio Reviewed by: _____________________________ Date: _____________________

[ ] Accepted

Portfolio Reviewed by:_____________________________ Date: ______________________

Samples of Artifacts for the Technology Portfolio

Standard 1: Operate a computer system and utilize software.

Demonstrate to a technology specialist that you can connect and setup a computer system

__________________________Signature ______________________Date

Print out at least two original documents created with different software.

A list of 3 trouble-shooting operations you have accomplished and their dates

_________________ , __________________, ___________________

Print out information that you obtained electronically from a website

Standard 2: Apply knowledge of terms associated with educational computing and technology.

Activity or lesson you have developed to teach appropriate technology vocabulary to your students.

Print out or submit a multi-media presentation you have developed to teach appropriate technology vocabulary to your students.

Standard 3: Apply productivity tools for professional use.

Two professional word processing documents, at least one of which contains a graphic relating to the subject or test. Detail should be given to proper use of grammar, punctuation, and style.

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A computer-generated grade report on a student or class group.

A computer-generated test or activity for a class you teach

A print-out of an email correspondence with a colleague

A print-out of web-based information you retrieved for professional use

Evidence you have used technology to produce a learning activity

A student activity for a class you teach that integrates technology

A print-out of a digital camera image that you took for a professional activity.

Standard 4: Use electronic technologies to access and exchange information.

A lesson plan that incorporates students’ active use of the World Wide Web

A print-out of web-based information you retrieved for instructional use

A print-out of an email correspondence between you and adult “expert” in your field of study

A print-out of electronically generated list of resources available at your school or public library

A lesson plan or activity that involved worldbookonline.com

Standard 5: Identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional technology-based resources (hardware and software) to support SOLs and other instructional objectives.

A print-out of digital camera image that you produced or a curriculum-related activity.

A document that contains a scanned image that you produced for a curriculum-related activity

Lesson plan that incorporates the use of an interactive website

Reviews of three websites that relate to your content area.

A printout of your Portaportal site

Standard 6: Use educational technologies for data collection, information

management, problem solving, decision making, communications, and presentations within the curriculum.

A copy of student-generated document from a class assignment.

A copy of a student-generated spreadsheet or database from a class assignment.

A copy of a student-generated desktop publication from an assignment or an extracurricular activity.

A print-out or a copy of a multi-media presentation generated by your for instructional purposes

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The url and printout of your class webpage

Presentation in a professional or instructional setting made with a projector, SMARTboard, or digital presenter—not an overhead projector

Standard 7: Plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings.

The signature of your principal or designee indicating that they observed a lesson that successfully included student or instructional use of technology

_____________________________Signature _____________________Date

A lesson plan that utilizes the computer in your classroom

A lesson plan that utilizes the computer lab or the COW with your students

Standard 8: Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating

to the use of technology.

Employee has completed all modules of the iSAFE curriculum and has printed out their certification

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Northumberland County Public Schools Internet Acceptable Use Policy

In compliance with Code of Virginia §22.1-70.2, Northumberland County Public Schools recognize that the Internet is a valuable educational tool and student

access to the schools’ computer network is consistent with the goal of promoting excellence in education. The learning community supports the school system’s

vision of providing an environment to enable our students to become technologically literate and life-long learners. The Northumberland County School Board,

administrators, teachers, and members of the community have equipped the schools with state of the art technology to help make the digital divide between rural

communities and their urban and suburban counterparts a thing of the past. Access to high speed internet in the schools was made possible by the support of the

community. As a result, the opportunities for resource sharing, collaboration, communication, intellectual challenges, critical thinking, and creative growth will

be greatly improved. Along with the privilege of computer access, students are expected to demonstrate safety, ethics, and respect while using school computers,

software, hardware, terminals, printers, servers, and any internal or external network.

Internet safety education will be integrated into the content areas in kindergarten to 12th

grade. Age-appropriate lessons that focus on safety, security, and ethics

will be imbedded in the curricula. Students will also be taught how to discern the validity of internet sources, understand copyright laws, and explore legal issues

related to internet use. The school’s internet security filters restrict student access to social networking sites and inappropriate material. However, your child may

possibly come across material of adult content. The school system takes a no tolerance approach to accessing such material. Proper precautions should be taken

by students when using the internet and they will be made aware of the appropriate steps to take if they encounter a problem. Students are expected to honor the

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) or they may lose the privilege of internet access.

Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers of students will guide students toward appropriate

materials. The following are not permitted on any district computer, district network, or the Internet:

• Sending, receiving, or displaying offensive messages, images, or materials

• Using obscene language

• Harassing, insulting, or attacking others (cyber-bullying)

• Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks

• Violating copyright laws

• Using another’s password

• Trespassing in another person’s folder, work, or files

• Intentionally wasting limited resources

• Using school resources and accounts to access services requiring payment

• Employing the network for commercial purposes

• Damaging hardware or software

• Misusing hardware or software

• Downloading programs using school computers

The items above should not be considered comprehensive. Other inappropriate actions not listed may also be considered unacceptable use of electronic

communications. Disciplinary action may range from a reprimand to expulsion by school authorities and may be subject to local, state, federal, and international

law. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

We, the undersigned, have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy for Northumberland County Public Schools.

Please sign and return to school.

Student _________________________ Parent/Guardian_________________________

Date_________________ Date__________________

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Northumberland County Public Schools Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Staff Members In compliance with Code of Virginia §22.1-70.2, Northumberland County Public Schools recognize that the Internet is a valuable educational tool and student

access to the schools’ computer network is consistent with the goal of promoting excellence in education. The learning community supports the school system’s

vision of providing an environment to enable our students to become technologically literate and life-long learners. The Northumberland County School Board,

administrators, teachers, and members of the community have equipped the schools with state of the art technology to help make the digital divide between rural

communities and their urban and suburban counterparts a thing of the past. Access to high speed internet in the schools was made possible by the support of the

community. As a result, the opportunities for resource sharing, collaboration, communication, intellectual challenges, critical thinking, and creative growth will

be greatly improved. Along with the privilege of computer access, staff members are expected to demonstrate safety, ethics, and respect while using school

computers, software, hardware, terminals, printers, servers, and any internal or external network.

Internet safety education will be integrated into the content areas in kindergarten to 12th

grade. Age-appropriate lessons that focus on safety, security, and ethics

will be imbedded in the curricula. Students will also be taught how to discern the validity of internet sources, understand copyright laws, and explore legal issues

related to internet use. The school’s internet security filters restrict most access to social networking sites and inappropriate material. However, you may possibly

come across material of adult content. The school system takes a no tolerance approach to accessing such material. Proper precautions should be taken by staff

when using the internet and they will be made aware of the appropriate steps to take if they encounter a problem. To be permitted to access to sites blocked by

the filter, staff members must complete the appropriate form and submit it to Technology Coordinator to be approved. The staff will adhere to regulations

regarding the Freedom of Information Act as stated by the Library of Virginia. Staff members are expected to honor the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) or they

may lose the privilege of internet access.

Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. The following are not permitted on any district computer, district network, or the

Internet:

• Sending, receiving, or displaying offensive messages, images, or materials

• Using obscene language

• Harassing, insulting, or attacking others (cyber-bullying)

• Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks

• Violating copyright laws

• Using another’s password

• Trespassing in another person’s folder, work, or files

• Intentionally wasting limited resources

• Using school resources and accounts to access services requiring payment (unless appropriate form has been completed and approved)

• Employing the network for commercial purposes

• Damaging hardware or software

• Misusing hardware or software

• Downloading programs using school computers

• No children or students are permitted to use staff accounts to access the internet

The items above should not be considered comprehensive. Other inappropriate actions not listed may also be considered unacceptable use of electronic

communications. Disciplinary action may range from a reprimand to dismissal by school authorities and may be subject to local, state, federal, and international

law. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

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Listed below are the roles and responsibilities for division personnel (including but not limited to):

• Administrators-monitor teachers’ inclusion of internet safety in their lesson plans, secure the passwords and access to student data, and inform community

stakeholders about internet safety policy

• Teachers-include internet safety in lesson plans, monitor student internet use, submit the appropriate forms when requesting access to sites blocked by the

filter and using the school credit card online, be cognizant of students who have and have not signed the AUP.

• Library Media Specialists-be knowledgeable about current copyright laws regarding internet resources, familiar with appropriate resource sites, act as a

resource for teachers prior to students’ research, monitor student internet use, and submit appropriate forms when requesting access to sites blocked by

the filter and using the school credit card online.

• Instructional Technology Resource Teacher-update AUP yearly, help teachers integrate technology and internet safety into their curricula, work with TC

to access sites blocked by filter, secure the passwords and access to student data, work with administrators and community stakeholders to promote

internet safety, coordinate Internet Safety Committee to write the curriculum for the division

• Building Resource Officer-be cognizant of possible cyberbullying situations, act as a resource to teachers regarding legal issues about internet use

• Technology Coordinator-monitor and filter division internet, make an annual report about security, make recommendations for upgrades when

appropriate, report violations of AUP to the superintendent, create and maintain passwords to secure access to the division’s network

• Guidance Counselors- secure the passwords and access to student data, be familiar with appropriate online resources to assist students with counseling

issues, college applications, and SAT registration, be cognizant of possible cyberbullying situations

• Testing Director/SASI Coordinator-to create and maintain passwords to secure restricted access to student data

• Designated person at each school-maintain a current list of students and staff who have and have not signed the AUP, update the list annually, supply the

current list to appropriate staff when requested to do so

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy for Northumberland County Public Schools. Please sign and return

to school.

Staff Member _________________________ Date _____________________

Other __________________________ Role _____________________

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Northumberland County Public Schools

Opt-Out Media Form

Note: This is an OPT-OUT permission form.

You do NOT need to complete and return this form, unless you DO NOT wish to give permission.

We now use an Opt-Out procedure relating to media of students, rather than an Opt-In permission procedure.

If you DO give your permission for your child’s photo/video/audio to be used as described below, you DO NOT need to complete and return

this form.

If you DO NOT give your permission, you must check the appropriate circles below and return this form to the school principal.

Check those that apply.

o Do not allow my child to be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed by news media or for public view.

o Do not allow my child to be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed for school publications or broadcasts (yearbook, newspaper, school

webpages, Channel 2 News, or projects)

o Do not allow my child to be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed for educational purposes.

______________________________________ ______________________________________

Student’s Name (Please Print.) Parent’s Name (Please Print.)

__________________ Date ___________________ Date

__________________ Grade

______________________________________

Parent’s Signature

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iPOD LEARNING INITIATIVE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Rules and Appropriate Usage

The iPods used by students are the property of Northumberland County Public Schools (NUCPS). The use of an iPod by a student is a privilege, not a right. This

privilege can be revoked. Before using iPods at school, students and parents or guardians must sign this Acceptable Use Policy.

Students are responsible for appropriate behavior when using iPods in the school. The following rules apply to the use of the computer technology in

Northumberland County Public Schools, including iPods:

The Northumberland County Public Schools encourages the use of the network, including the Internet, as a tool for research and education. The network, like

any other school property, must be used for the educational purposes for which it was intended. Technology users are expected to follow basic rules of

courtesy and common sense when accessing electronic information, so that the network, including the Internet, continues to be a valuable source of

information for all individuals.

1. Students must have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian on file with the District to use the network and to use the Internet. 2. The District’s technology is to be used for educational purposes only. 3. On-line time must be used wisely to allow equitable access for all users. 4. The use of vulgar, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 5. It is a violation to share a password with anyone else. 6. Engaging in activities that are pornographic or drug related will result in automatic termination of your network/Internet privileges. Suspension or

expulsion may result from inappropriate use. 7. The transmission of unwanted or inappropriate e-mails is considered harassment and will be dealt with as such. 8. The use of the District's technology must not violate existing policies of the Northumberland County Public Schools. 9. Chat lines, bulletin boards, forums, etc. may not be accessed by students without prior consent of a teacher or person monitoring the Internet use.

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Students will have access to iPods in the Teachers for Tomorrow and 10th Grade English classrooms and are expected to use them with care. Students will use District technology for appropriate educational purposes only. Improper uses of computers include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Changing, altering, bypassing, or attempting to bypass any computer security measures. 2. Getting past filtered Internet sites. 3. Downloading or installing applications on the District iPods. 4. Attempting to hide files or activity on the iPod. 5. Undermining, subverting, hacking, or cracking the network or its computers. 6. Destroying, defacing, or altering equipment. 7. Deleting or modifying files not belonging to the student. 8. Attempting to access any account belonging to other students, faculty, or staff. 9. Introduction or attempting to introduce malicious software such as: viruses, Trojan software, spy ware, or other malicious software onto District

owned iPods, computers or networks. Possession of malicious software items while at school, on the District network, or transferring to the District network will be considered a violation.

Any infraction of the above will result in a minimum two-week loss of Internet privileges with possible removal from all computer access and/or expulsion, and/or legal proceeding depending on the severity of the infraction.

Northumberland County Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all District technology use. The District also reserves the right to search Internet accounts

accessed with school equipment without permission if it is felt that illegal or otherwise inappropriate use of technology is occurring. Improper use of District

technology will result in fines, loss of network/Internet privileges, suspension, or expulsion as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

By signing this agreement, students and parents or guardians agree to:

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Submit classroom to school authorities upon request. Such a request may be made in order to ensure iPods do not contain any unapproved software or files, as well as to check browser histories and caches.

Accept monitoring of student usage of the iPods at any time, when requested by school personnel (teachers or administration). Students and parents need to be aware that files stored locally on school’s iPods or on school servers are not private.

Protect the iPods from damage and theft. If the iPod is lost or stolen, it should be reported to a teacher or administrator immediately. Parents or guardians are financially responsible for any lost or stolen IPod that is not recovered in good working order by the authorities.

If the damage is wanton, willful or purposeful, the parents or guardians will pay the full repair/replacement cost of the iPod and/or headset.

Consequences for Breaches of this Acceptable Use Agreement

In the event a student breaches any part of this Acceptable Use Agreement, there will be consequences imposed by the school per the iPod Student

Expectations form. Each situation will be considered independently and consequences will range from a discussion about the rules and expectations regarding

iPod usage, to a complete withdrawal of access to all computer technology.

After reading the above-stated rules with your student, please sign the form below and return it to school.

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User Agreement and Parent Permission Form

As a user of the NUCPS computer network and NUCPS iPods, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated rules and responsibilities, while honoring all relevant laws and

restrictions.

Student’s Name (PRINT) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature __________________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for the student named to access networked computer services and school computer

hardware. I understand that I may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of

Internet use – setting and conveying standards for the student named to follow when selecting, sharing, or exploring information and media.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________________________Date________________________________

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iPOD LEARNING INITIATIVE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Rules and Appropriate Usage The iPods used by students are the property of Northumberland County Public Schools (NUCPS). The use of an iPod by a student is a privilege, not a right. This privilege can be revoked. Before using iPods at school, students and parents or guardians must sign this Acceptable Use Policy. Students are responsible for appropriate behavior when using iPods in the school. The following rules apply to the use of the computer technology in Northumberland County Public Schools, including iPods: The Northumberland County Public Schools encourages the use of the network, including the Internet, as a tool for research and education. The network, like any other school property, must be used for the educational purposes for which it was intended. Technology users are expected to follow basic rules of courtesy and common sense when accessing electronic information, so that the network, including the Internet, continues to be a valuable source of information for all individuals. 1. Students must have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian on file with the District to use the network and to use the Internet. 2. The District’s technology is to be used for educational purposes only. 3. On-line time must be used wisely to allow equitable access for all users. 4. The use of vulgar, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 5. It is a violation to share a password with anyone else. 6. Engaging in activities that are pornographic or drug related will result in automatic termination of your network/Internet privileges. Suspension or expulsion may result from inappropriate use. 7. The transmission of unwanted or inappropriate e-mails is considered harassment and will be dealt with as such. 8. The use of the District's technology must not violate existing policies of the Northumberland County Public Schools. 9. Chat lines, bulletin boards, forums, etc. may not be accessed by students without prior consent of a teacher or person monitoring the Internet use. Students will have access to iPods in the Teachers for Tomorrow and 10th Grade English classrooms and are expected to use them with care. Students will use District technology for appropriate educational purposes only. Improper uses of computers include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Changing, altering, bypassing, or attempting to bypass any computer security measures. 2. Getting past filtered Internet sites. 3. Downloading or installing applications on the District iPods. 4. Attempting to hide files or activity on the iPod. 5. Undermining, subverting, hacking, or cracking the network or its computers. 6. Destroying, defacing, or altering equipment. 7. Deleting or modifying files not belonging to the student. 8. Attempting to access any account belonging to other students, faculty, or staff. 9. Introduction or attempting to introduce malicious software such as: viruses, Trojan software, spy ware, or other malicious software onto District owned iPods, computers or networks. Possession of malicious software items while at school, on the District network, or transferring to the District network will be considered a violation. Any infraction of the above will result in a minimum two-week loss of Internet privileges with possible removal from all computer access and/or expulsion, and/or legal proceeding depending on the severity of the infraction.

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Northumberland County Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all District technology use. The District also reserves the right to search Internet accounts accessed with school equipment without permission if it is felt that illegal or otherwise inappropriate use of technology is occurring. Improper use of District technology will result in fines, loss of network/Internet privileges, suspension, or expulsion as deemed appropriate.

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Responsibilities By signing this agreement, students and parents or guardians agree to: • Submit classroom to school authorities upon request. Such a request may be made in order to ensure iPods do not contain any unapproved software or files, as well as to check browser histories and caches. • Accept monitoring of student usage of the iPods at any time, when requested by school personnel (teachers or administration). Students and parents need to be aware that files stored locally on school’s iPods or on school servers are not private. • Protect the iPods from damage and theft. If the iPod is lost or stolen, it should be reported to a teacher or administrator immediately. Parents or guardians are financially responsible for any lost or stolen IPod that is not recovered in good working order by the authorities. • If the damage is wanton, willful or purposeful, the parents or guardians will pay the full repair/replacement cost of the iPod and/or headset. Consequences for Breaches of this Acceptable Use Agreement In the event a student breaches any part of this Acceptable Use Agreement, there will be consequences imposed by the school per the iPod Student Expectations form. Each situation will be considered independently and consequences will range from a discussion about the rules and expectations regarding iPod usage, to a complete withdrawal of access to all computer technology. After reading the above-stated rules with your student, please sign the form below and return it to school. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ User Agreement and Parent Permission Form As a user of the NUCPS computer network and NUCPS iPods, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated rules and responsibilities, while honoring all relevant laws and restrictions. Student’s Name (PRINT) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________ As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for the student named to access networked computer services and school computer hardware. I understand that I may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use – setting and conveying standards for the student named to follow when selecting, sharing, or exploring information and media. Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________________________Date________________________________

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Northumberland County

Internet Safety Curriculum

Northumberland County Public Schools

Heathsville, Virginia

2009-2015

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Northumberland County Internet Safety Curriculum

Kindergarten

NUCPS Kindergarten Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T K-2.1 o C/T K-2.2 o C/T K-2.3 o C/T K-2.4 o C/T K-2.7

Overview

Young children need adult guidance when using the internet.

Focus

Safety

Objectives

o The student will learn the difference between programs that are on an individual computer and websites. o The student will learn that when they are visiting websites they need to think safety first.

Terminology

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internet (the web), websites

Activities

o CyberSmart Lesson: "Go Places Safely" http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/k1_01.asp o Discuss the computer safety rules such as Kids Rules for Online Safety http://safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/ from Safekids.com, and the

division Acceptable Use Agreement

http://www.nucps.net/SchoolBoard/Policies/Northumberland%20County%20Public%20Schools%20Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.pdf

. o Use the Netsmartz activity, What 2 Do on the Web? http://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/nsrules/nswhat2do.htm to introduce the variety of

ways students may use the internet. o Watch NetSmartz video, Be Safer Online http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/knowtherules.htm and discuss the three rules. o Provide opportunity for students to play Net Smartz games such as: UYN: The Internet Safety Game, Router's Bone Toss, Maze Game, Where's

Clicky?, Clicky's Coloring Book, and Net Smartz Coloring Book.

Additional Resources

o CyberSmart K and 1st Grade lesson ideas http://www.wps.k12.va.us/internet/Internet%20Safety%20Web%20Pages/InternetSafetyK1.htm o Surfing the Web for ABCs http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/abc/abcless.htm o Lesson plan incorporates safe use of the internet in as students work with beginning sounds. o Safety Tips with Officer Buckle and Gloria Students explore potential safety problems and then devise possible solutions in this lesson.

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1019 o Virtual Field Trips Students can visit interesting places and learn about internet safety. http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/k1_01.asp o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php

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Northumberland County Internet Safety Curriculum

First Grade

NUCPS First Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T K-2.1 o C/T K-2.2 o C/T K-2.3 o C/T K-2.4

Overview

Children need to learn to use the computer and the internet in an honest and respectful manner.

Focus

Computer Ethics

Objectives

o The student will learn that material found on the computer is someone's property and needs to be respected. o The student will be introduced to how to cite material found on the computer through teacher modeling.

Terminology

internet, copyright

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Activities

o Discuss the computer safety rules such as Kids Rules for Online Safety from Safekids.com http://safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety

o Short 15 minute ethics lesson from CyberSmart http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/k1_02.asp o Post a picture created by one of the students with your name on it. Ask them if it is okay to do that. How do they feel if you say that you did the

picture? When using a website with students, talk about how someone worked hard to create the website and it wouldn't be right to copy it. o Review the NetSmartz video and games used in Kindergarten.

Additional Resources

o Is It Yours? Lesson Plan - Children learn that computers are property and must be used properly.

http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/k1_02.asp o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php o See Character Counts lessons

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Northumberland County Internet Safety Curriculum Second Grade

NUCPS Second Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T K-2.3 o C/T K-2.4 o C/T K-2.5 o C/T K-2.6 o C/T K-2.7

Overview

Children need to recognize the need for privacy.

Focus

Protecting Personal Information

Objectives

o The student will understand the difference between web page content and advertising including pop-up windows on the web page. o The student will understand the importance of protecting personal information and/or passwords.

Terminology

webpage, advertising, password, pop-up windows

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Activities

o CyberSmart Lesson (What's Private) http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/23_01.asp o Discuss the computer safety rules such as Kids Rules for Online Safety from Safekids.com http://safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety o Use the Netsmartz activities, The Webville Outlaws and Clicky’s Challenge, to discuss some of the negative aspects of the internet.

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/clwebworld/outlaws.htm http://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/clwebworld/clchalng.htm o Faux Paw the Techno Cat This video helps students learn about the importance of having an online buddy. o Watch the Netsmartz video, The Password Rap, and practice making a strong password. http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/passwordrap.htm o Play the First Adventures of the Three Cyberpigs to learn about advertising and not sharing too much personal information. o As students use oral and written language to inform, persuade, and entertain, remind them that these are the same techniques used on web sites.

Additional Resources

o CyberSmart's 2nd/3rd Grade lesson ideas http://www.wps.k12.va.us/internet/Internet%20Safety%20Web%20Pages/InternetSafety23.htm o Find the Ad Children learn about the purpose of advertising. o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php o See Character Counts lessons o Read: Faux Paw the Techno Cat: Adventures In The Internet

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3rd

Grade

NUCPS Third Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 3-5.3 o C/T 3-5.4

Overview

Passwords are safeguards to ensure student privacy.

Focus

Student privacy, strong passwords

Objectives

o Students will understand the importance of keeping personal information private. o Students will be able to create a strong password.

Terminology

chat rooms, identity theft, instant messaging, phishing, spam

Activities

o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement. o Class discussion about using the internet for communication and keeping your information private o Watch the Netsmartz video, The Password Rap, and practice making a strong password. o The Faux Paw video gives students a quick reminder of the importance of internet privacy and safety. o Meet the WizzyWigs introduce students to negative aspects of the internet.

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Additional Resources

o CyberSmart's 2nd/3rd Grade lesson ideas http://www.wps.k12.va.us/internet/Internet%20Safety%20Web%20Pages/InternetSafety23.htm

o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php o GUIDANCE: During the "Decision Making & Handling Put Downs" unit talk about how cyberbullying can be used to put down someone and

making good decisions about how to handle it. This is reinforced in the FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION unit. o GUIDANCE: Faux Paw The TechnoCat: Adventures In The Internet

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 3-5.3 o C/T 3-5.4

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Fourth Grade

NUCPS Fourth Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 3-5.3

o C/T 3-5.4

Overview

Children recognize the possibility of deception online and the permanence of internet content

Focus

Never meet people in real life that you met online, your internet footprint

Objectives

o Student will understand that strangers form the internet may not always be who they say they are. o Students will understand that they should never meet people in real life that they meet online. o Students will explore how information put on the internet can be seen by others, and stay there forever.

Terminology

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chat rooms, identity theft, instant messaging, phishing, spam

Activities

o CyberSmart Lesson "Privacy Rules" o CyberSmart Lesson "Safe Talking in Cyberspace" o CyberSmart Lesson "Safety With Cyberpals" o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement. o Netsmartz activity, Who's Your Friend on the Internet shows students that you don't know who you may be talking with. o Disney's Surf Swell Island helps students to learn and use good online practices.

Additional Resources

o CyberSmart Lesson ideas 4/5

o Guidance: include never meeting strangers from the internet in real life concept when discussing "stranger danger" concept.

o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons

o GUIDANCE: In the "Bullying/Peacemaking" unit, talk about how email can be a way to bully. Internet predators are included

in the FAMILY LIFE portion of the unit.

o Alternative game to use with the lesson can be found at http://www.kidscomjr.com/games/safety/safety.html.

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Northumberland County Internet Safety Curriculum

5th Grade

NUCPS Fifth Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 3-5.4

Overview

Think critically about appropriateness of sites and connections.

Focus

Privacy, you be the filter, networking dangers on the internet

Objectives

o Students will evaluate whether internet content is appropriate or inappropriate material. o Students will understand the importance of telling an adult, so that other younger children will not be expose. o Students will understand basic concept of "being watched" on the net and making decisions based on privacy. o Students will understand that there are bad people who may use the internet to prey on children. o Students will demonstrate knowledge of information protection.

Terminology

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chat rooms, identity theft, instant messaging, phishing, spam

Activities

o Jenny Christman, the ITRT, will visit classroom with prepared lesson and parental permission handout. o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement. o Netsmartz Rules activities explore the negative things students may encounter on the web. o The Netsmartz video, The Boy Who Loved IM, discusses instant messaging. o Watch the Tracking Teresa video to see how personal information can be located even when it is not given out directly. o As part of a research project have a class discussion about evaluating research material from the internet using CyberSmart Lesson

"Evaluating Searches" o Use the Pacific Tree Octopus website to demonstrate that everything on the internet is not true. o Disney's Surf Swell Island helps students to learn and use good online practices. o Netiquette with CyberSmart o

Additional Resources

o CyberSmart Lesson ideas 4/5 o Additional activity for fifth grade lesson at PBS Kid's License o Another educational game site - KidsCom Internet Safety Game o DARE: Decision-making discussion may include the importance of making good decisions while on the internet. o D.A.R.E. Activity Lessons o Powerpoint highlighting safe behaviors and avoiding dangers of the internet. Parent pledge sheet sent home to reinforce class

instruction.

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Northumberland County Sixth Grade Internet Safety Curriculum

NUCPS Internet Safety Curriculum – Grade 6

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 6-8.3 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.4 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.5 (a,b)

Focus

Copyright, Cyberbullying

Objectives

o The students will demonstrate knowledge of ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology (password privacy, creating strong passwords,

sharing information online). o The students will demonstrate responsible use of information and software, including abiding by copyright regulations and the division’s Acceptable

Use Agreement. o The student will describe what constitutes cyberbullying and understand the its ramifications.

Terminology

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cyberbullying, cybercrime, cybersecurity, predators, copyright, fair use

Activities

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NUCPS Resource Officer and ITRT Jenny Christman Assembly: "Choices"-New to the Neighborhood o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement.

http://www.nucps.net/SchoolBoard/Policies/Northumberland%20County%20Public%20Schools%20Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.pdf o Students should cite references properly.

o Citation Machine http://citationmachine.net o Beginning of the year: Discuss network guidelines (password and login account privacy) o CyberSmart Lesson on copyright/citing (no Internet connection required) http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/68_04.asp

o Download student activity worksheet PDF http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/act_sheets/CY00_Stdnt_G68_L4.pdf o Examine video clips at the Creative Commons website to discuss Fair Use and Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/learnmore/ o Complete the Surf Swell Activity to review basic internet safety information. http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index2.html

o CyberSmart Lesson for dealing with online bullies (no Internet connection required) http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/68_11.asp

o Download student activity worksheet PDF http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/act_sheets/CY00_Stdnt_G68_L11.pdf o Use Netsmartz videos to discuss the problems associated with cyberbullying: Cyberbullying:Feathers On the Wind, Cyberbullying: Broken

Friendship 1 and Cyberbullying: You Can't Take It Back. Additional activities are available to go along with the videos. o http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/feathers.htm o http://www.netsmartz.org/education/download/resource.html?catalog=/feeds/print_catalog.rss&item=broken-1-ms o http://www.netsmartz.org/education/download/resource.html?catalog=/feeds/print_catalog.rss&item=canttake-1-ms o http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm#realfeathers o Use data about cybercrimes or cybersafety to provide data for graphing exercises. o http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

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o CyberSmart Lessons and discussion ideas for 6, 7, 8 http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/#68 o NetSmartz Internet Safety Pledge for Middle and High School – o English http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_eng.pdf

o Spanish http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_esp.pdf o NetSmartz online resources page http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/resources.htm o Students learn how a predator can gather bits of information to learn their identify in Forensic Problem Solving: The Vanishing Videos Mystery.

http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/Einstein/index.html o Don't Be Fooled by a Photograph lesson plan to discuss digitally altered photographs. (SCI 6.1, LS.1, PS.1)

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/03/g68/hoaxphoto.html o Explore how data can presented and misrepresented using charts and graphs: http://mcckc.edu/longview/ctac/graphs.htm o No More Bullying: Understanding the Problem, Building Bully-free Environments This lesson incorporates the teaching of bullying issues with

literature. It easily can be extended to include cyberbullying. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=935

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Northumberland County Seventh Grade

Internet Safety Curriculum

NUCPS Internet Safety Curriculum – Grade 7

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 6-8.3 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.4 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.5 (a,b)

Focus

Evaluation of web sites, Protecting your identity, Instant messaging/chatting

Objectives

o The students will demonstrate knowledge of email safety, viruses, chat rooms, and predators. o The students will learn how to evaluate websites for accuracy and bias. o The students will understand steps to take to protect their identity.

Terminology

blogging, chatrooms, cyberstalking, file sharing, filter, instant messaging, phishing, social networking, viruses, spyware

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Activities

o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement.

http://www.nucps.net/SchoolBoard/Policies/Northumberland%20County%20Public%20Schools%20Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.pdf o Class presentation: Cyber Character/Network Ethics by RCPS ITRT Jenny Christman o CyberSmart Lesson for discussing guidelines for good manners when using email, instant messaging, chat and message boards (no Internet

connection required) http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/68_11.asp o Download student activity worksheet PDF http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/act_sheets/CY00_Stdnt_G68_L11.pdf

o Watch the Tracking Teresa video to see how personal information can be located even when it is not given out directly.

http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm o Use the Chat Danger website or play ID the Creep to learn how to keep safe while chatting online. http://www.chatdanger.com/ or

http://www.idthecreep.com/ o View Netsmartz video clips on predators and discuss how to stay safe: Julie's Journey, Amy's Choice http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/julie.htm

or http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/amy.htm

o CyberSmart Lesson for identifying high quality websites http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/68_18.asp o Download student activity worksheet PDF that includes a site evaluation form

http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/act_sheets/CY00_Stdnt_G68_L18.pdf o Good website for evaluating http://www.allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/

o Use Harrisonburg City Schools' Internet Research website to explore information on how to evaluate search results, how to use advanced search

skills, evaluating website reliabiliity, and evaluating website bias.

http://harrisonburg.k12.va.us/thms/library/pathfinders/InternetResources/Internet%20Research.html

Additional Resources

o CyberSmart Lessons and discussion ideas for 6, 7, 8 http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/#68 o NetSmartz Internet Safety Pledge for Middle and High School – o English http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_eng.pdf

o Spanish http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_esp.pdf o Netsmartz Real Life Stories http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm#realangela o NetSmartz online resources page http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/resources.htm o Inquiry on the Internet: Evaluating Web Pages for a Class Collection http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=328 o Active Reading: Learning to Think Like Fact Checkers http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20051205monday.html

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o Search Me (Not): Developing Profiles of Literary and Historical Figures by Imagining Their Web Searches http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20060810thursday.html

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Northumberland County Internet Safety Curriculum 8th Grade

NUCPS Internet Safety Curriculum – Grade 8

Related Standards Of Learning

o C/T 6-8.3 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.4 (a,b) o C/T 6-8.5 (a,b)

Focus

Plagiarism, Social Networking, Predators

Objectives

o The students will discuss appropriate use of technology and the need for laws governing its use. o The students will understand the dangers associated with the following: blogging, chat Rooms, email, file sharing. o The students will demonstrate responsible use of school-provided email account. o The students will learn about the dangers associated with social networking and the need to keep all personal information private.

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Terminology

identity theft, spam, footprints, Web 2.0, blog, wiki

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o Discuss the computer safety rules that are posted in the lab and the division Acceptable Use Agreement. o CyberSmart Lesson for discussing safety rules when sending messages in cyberspace (no Internet connection required)

o Download student activity worksheet PDF o Use the Missing Game to teach students about internet safety. Link also points to Mirror Image and Air Dogs Games. o Privacy Lesson from CyberSmart "Privacy, What's the Big Deal" o Watch Netsmartz video Social Networking - Post-to-be-Private and discuss the need to be careful about posting information online o "Good messaging manners" CyberSmart lesson o Children's Online Privacy Protection Act using CyberSmart Lesson

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Additional Resources

o CyberSmart Lessons and discussion ideas for 6, 7, 8 http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/#68 o NetSmartz Internet Safety Pledge for Middle and High School – o English http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_eng.pdf

o Spanish http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_esp.pdf o NetSmartz online resources page http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/resources.htm o Students learn how a predator can gather bits of information to learn their identify in Forensic Problem Solving: The Vanishing Videos Mystery.

http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/Einstein/index.html o Don't Be Fooled by a Photograph lesson plan to discuss digitally altered photographs. (SCI 6.1, LS.1, PS.1)

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/03/g68/hoaxphoto.html o Explore how data can presented and misrepresented using charts and graphs: http://mcckc.edu/longview/ctac/graphs.htm o No More Bullying: Understanding the Problem, Building Bully-free Environments This lesson incorporates the teaching of bullying issues with

literature. It easily can be extended to include cyberbullying. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=935 Creative Commons license adapted from Rockingham County Public Schools and designsbydarren.com