The LAAMS Technology Code of EthicsClassroom Applications and Enforcement

Rationale

Damaged equipment Lost equipment Stolen equipment Unstructured Internet use Inappropriate Internet use Need for sophisticated integration of

technology and curriculum Technology not an “extra”. It’s now a

fundamental component of education

Beliefs and Practices - Teachers Computer use requires a pre-planned

lesson/activity/task/assignment.- teach applications first- create assignment sheets- conduct research before assigning;

create a list of resources/pathfinder

- assess computer use, include in rubric

- require citations

Beliefs and Practices - Teachers Computer use must be monitored

closely Students using computers must have a

signed AUP Computer use should not be a reward Computers should not be used when a

substitute is present All teachers will enforce Code of Ethics

Beliefs and Practices - Students Students will only use the computers when a

classroom teacher is present. Students will leave all equipment in its

original condition. Students will ask permission before printing

any documents. Students will refrain from using Yahoo,

Google, and other non-academic search engines.

Students will always provide citations for all Internet resources (images included) used for an assignment.

Beliefs and Practices - Students Students will work on student

computers only (teachers workstations are off limits).

Students will refrain from changing computer settings, such as desktop icons, screensaver, homepage, etc.

Students will ask for help when something is confusing or unclear. Guessing may lead to errors.

Students will agree to support the Code of Ethics or will agree not to use the school computers.

Beliefs and Practices - Students Students will keep the computers safe

by leaving food and drinks in the lunch area.

Students will not download applications, images, songs, etc. to the computers.

Students will use the computers in groups no larger than two people at a time.

Students will not visit social networking sites, like myspace.

Enforcement

Students must have AUP signed. This will be a page in the planner for 2007-2008.

No planner, no computer (some exceptions are necessary – algebra, whole class laptop use)

Violation of Code of Ethics (plagiarism, pornography, etc.) = no computer use for remainder of YEAR. Yes, year.

Requirements for Teacher Use Training for creative use of tablet, MPU,

laptop carts, cameras, etc to deliver instruction (no training, no tech)

Negligence = loss of technology in your classroom; retraining will be necessary along with attendance at specific professional developments

If you are not able to or interested in enforcing these policies, computers in your classroom should be unplugged or removed.

Departments (IMA) will be billed for repair and replacement of classroom technology.

Teachers in need of a laptop cart should submit a proposal for the use.

Teach Applications First

Microsoft Word Font, font size, line spacing,

alignment, spell check, spacing after punctuation, indenting, margins, paragraphing, underline/bold/italics, saving, print preview

Internet Explorer Back, refresh, home, favorites,

address line, how to type a URL, search boxes, keywords

Create Assignment Sheets

Assignment Title Assignment description Due Date Criteria Grading (points, rubric) Resources required/expected exemplar

Conduct Research While PlanningIf YOU have not done the research, how do

you know your students will be successful in the time you have given them?

Visit the library Use the catalog to locate print materials Do they need to be reserved? Look at Reference books available Use kid-friendly search engines to locate

websites Use digital library to identify useful

databases

Create a Pathfinder

A pathfinder is a list of resources your students should use for their assignment.

Include print resources (from library or those you have collected)

Websites Databases Video/audio Instructions for accessing See exemplar

Assess Student use of ComputerWe assess group cooperation, the writing

process, lab work, etc. Why not computer use?4 – The student efficiently located relevant, high-quality

information and applied it effectively to the assignment. The student followed all aspects of the LAAMS code of ethics.

3 – The student located information related to the topic. The students followed the code of ethics.

2 – The student did not locate information relevant to the topic. S/he had difficulty following the pathfinder or evaluating the information found. S/he followed the code of ethics.

1 – The student did not follow the code of ethics.

Require Citations

Allowing students to use information from any source without giving credit to that source is unethical.

Use the templates provided Teach the students proper

bibliographic format Bring them to the library for a lesson

on citations Do not accept work without citations

Monitor computer use closely Students using computers while you are

teaching a larger group must only be students who have never displayed untrustworthy behavior.

Assign computer use during workshop sessions of class

Assign a trained computer expert Require a sign-in that includes time of use As many do for library visits, assign

particular groups for computers use on certain days.

Classroom Computer Sign-In/ Out Room # _________________ Teacher

__________________________

Students must sign in and out when using a classroom computer.

Programs Used (check ALL that apply)

D A T E

Time In

Time Out

Your Name Accelerated

Reader

Digital Library

Word

Comments/ Questions

Computer Use is Not a RewardNO FREE TIME!Some rewards: A classroom job for the week A book (not the same as a library visit) TA for a day Homework coupon Bathroom coupon – NOT A PASS!

How to Use Computers in Class Create a Wiki – students are required to respond to

a prompt independently (once a week). You can read and respond anywhere.

Create a blog – Students must read content and comment

Have a Website of the Week – students explore (in a predetermined manner) a website related to your content area

Take advantage of the digital library features – Today in History, interactive maps, etc.

Warm-ups – introduce a new website/database

Ideas for Prof. Development Internet use in classroom Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Blogs/Message Boards/Wikis Creative use of MPUs/tablet Use of laptop cart Classroom management for tech use Digital Library Renzulli Learning System Network Ethics