Instructional Technology Updates

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•Community Laptop Distribution•E-PlanE Plan

Wireless/Voice Implementation

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ONLINE CATALOG: SECONDARY ACCOUNTS

Library appsLibrary apps

K-6 Internet SafetyK 6 Internet SafetySafety & Security Digital Citizenshipy y• Sharing Information/Privacy*

• Online Danger*

g p• AUP & Terms of Use• Netiquette• Cyberbullying*

• Passwords

• Popups, Viruses, Spam, 

• Cyberbullying*• Respecting Creative Work

Hacking, Piracy

R h & I f ti LitResearch & Information Literacy• Searching & Locating Information

l f• Evaluating Information

INTEGRATION OF ONLINE RESOURCES INTO Edline

VIDEOCONFERENCINGVIDEOCONFERENCING

A day in the libraryA day in the library

TCEATCEA

Texas Computer Education AssociationTexas Computer Education Association

Annual Conference

February 2012

Sarah ClabornTCEA

2nd Grade Teacher at MST

Omar PastranaTCEA

Math Teacher at West Technology MagnetMath Teacher at West Technology Magnet

Adobe AppleAdobe Apple

Acrobat Pro iBook Author

InDesign

Premiere Elements

iTunes U Courses

iPad tips & tricksPremiere Elements

Photoshop Elements

P t

iPad tips & tricks

Student created contentPresenter

Captivate

content

iMovie & other apps

Flash Based BrowsersFlash Based Browsers

Full browser that displays Flash files on the iPhone/iPad

Filtered for educationFiltered for education

Includes a PDF reader i th l t t d tin the latest update

Camtasia RelayCamtasia Relay

Screen recording software that is server basedg

Access to all district employees

Saves directly to the serverSaves directly to the server

Currently getting pricing and more i f tiinformation

Mouse MischiefMouse Mischief

FREE add‐in to PowerPoint

All students can participate with just a mouse

Easy & familiar to useuse

Web 2.0 & Other ResourcesWeb 2.0 & Other Resources

i twww.qrvoice.net

www.classdojo.com

Kevin Honeycutt to keynote Region 10keynote Region 10 conference in May

Technology AdvisoryTechnology Advisory CommitteeCommittee

Subcommittee reports

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Pilot UpdatesPilot Updates

•Cell phone pilot•1:1 pilot evaluationp

• iPad pilotiPad pilot

Teacher ApplicationTeacher Application

N f d l t f•New process for deployment of l t h lclassroom technology

•2012 – 2013 Secondary Emphasis

•2013 – 2015 Elementary Emphasis2013 2015 Elementary Emphasis

“…participate through reading, reflection & implementation…”

“…designed to bring the students to a common ground of students to a common ground of understanding…”

“…I’m excited…My students love to talk…I know it is important to guide those discussions without suppressing pp gtheir thoughts.”

Video TutorialsVideo Tutorials

“…Looking at the other links and videos without a time stamp was really without a time stamp was really refreshing. Sometimes face-to-face courses don’t give you time to process ”courses don t give you time to process…

“…I’m glad that I work for a district that cares so much to help protect its employees and reputation…”

“…very appealing compared to t diti l t ff d l t ”traditional staff development…”

•20 Web Tools (1 hr)•Using QR Codes (1 hr)•Create Student ePortfolios using VoiceThread (1 hr) E 21 t C t P j t Id f th C C i l (1 5 h )•Easy 21st Century Project Ideas for the Core Curriculum (1.5 hrs)

•Supporting Bloom's Taxonomy in a Digital World (1.5 hrs)•Researching Effectively through Mobile Devices (1.5 hrs) •Giving Students a Voice with Micro-podcasting (1 hr) Th 7 B ildi Bl k f S f L i ith C ll Ph (1 5 h ) [Li 3/12/12•The 7 Building Blocks for Success for Learning with Cell Phones (1.5 hrs) [Live: 3/12/12

@4:00PM] •Reaching All Students: Ensuring the Success of At-Risk Students (1.5 hrs) [Live: 3/26/12 @2:30PM]

Courses – 21st Century Learning (A certificate will be presented upon completion.) •Free & Fabulous – Web 2.0 Tools (3 hrs)Internet Research Skills for PBL (3 hrs)

Secondary ScienceSecondary Science•Internet Research Skills for PBL (3 hrs)

Meeting RoomsMeeting Rooms--Welcome ScreenWelcome Screen

Ways to Engage ParticipantsWays to Engage Participants

BOT Roundup!BOT Roundup!BOT Roundup!BOT Roundup!

Questions & Answers

Four technology subcommittees were formed at the beginning of this school year from members of the TAC Committee, as well as volunteers from campuses. Each subcommittee included administrators, curriculum directors, instructional technology specialists, students, technology specialists, teachers, and parents. One subcommittee included a member of the School Board.

Bring Your Own Device

Co-chairs: Sandra Hayes and Robin Gunter

1.

Web 2.0 Products

Co-chairs: Julie Briggs and Debra Atchison

2.

Student Devices

Co-chairs: Vicki McIntosh and Pat Abbott

3.

iPad

Co-chairs: Linda Casey and Beverly Turner

4.

The subcommittees researched the following major topics for RISD student technology:

A brief overview of the subcommittees' processes and results is given under the individual tabs at the top.

TAC Subcommittees 2011-2012

TAC Subcommittees Page 1

BYOD Recommendations:Students in grades 6-12 will be allowed to Bring Their Own Device beginning the 2012-2013 school year.

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BYOD is defined as any device with Wi-Fi capability.•Student wireless access will be provided by the district.•Students may use their device with teacher approval. Individual campus guideline will dictate additional times and places devices may be accessed.

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The district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) will need to be updated to reflect BYOD.•The district Technology Operating Guide will need to be updated to reflect BYOD.•

Costs Associated with BYOD:The student and guest wireless access is the foreseeable cost associated with BYOD. This amount is built into the Infrastructure Project budget provided by the current Bond.

Process:The BYOD committee met twice face-to-face and worked virtually to provide the recommendations.

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The group consisted of teachers (elementary & secondary), Technology Specialists, Curriculum Program Specialists, Curriculum Directors, and District Administrators.

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The group discussed logistics of BYOD and laid out guidelines that fell the district level (specifically Instructional Technology) and those that will fall to campus administration. The group was able to use the Cell Phone Pilot as a model for creating some BYOD guidelines.

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The group spent time individually researching surrounding district BYOD policies and AUPs. These include, but are not limited to: Allen, Forsythe County, and McKinney ISDs.

•

After hearing from the group, members voted and came to the current recommendations.

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Timeline:Spring 2012Update district Acceptable Use Policy•Campus Leadership Team will develop Campus Guidelines for BYOD.•Fall 2012Implement BYOD at each campus, 6th-12th grades, following the Infrastructure Upgrade Project.

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Guest Access Log In (Screenshot):

Bring Your Own Device Subcommittee 2011-2012

BYOD Page 2

BYOD Page 3

The RISD Technology Advisory Committee’s Web 2.0 Subcommittee had 22 volunteers representing all roles across the district, including students and parents. Subcommittee members met three times to work through all the scope and depth of this topic.

After much research regarding the dynamic nature of Web 2.0 tools, the Web 2.0 Subcommittee decided that it would be more beneficial to focus on the development of a “Top 21 Web 2.0 Tools,” a strong Web 2.0 policy/approval process, and student email recommendations rather than a long list of Web 2.0 Tools that would become quickly out of date. The “Top 21 Web 2.0 Tools,” would highlight different types of Web 2.0 tools.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT

Web2.0ApprovalCheckl...

Implement a Web 2.0 Checklist for the 2012-2013 school year.1.

Web 2.0 tools involve users creating content rather than just consuming content as they would in a traditional Web 1.0 environment. The checklist of questions and considerations would be used to determine whether or not a teacher can use a specific Web 2.0 resource.

a.

If a teacher answered “yes” to all of the Checklist questions, a formal review would not be needed and the resource may be used immediately. If a teacher answered “no” to any of the questions, he/she must submit the name of the Web 2.0 tool to his/her curriculum director, who will review the resource and determine whether or not the resource should be formally reviewed by Instructional Technology.

b.

21_Tools_for_21st_Ce...

Provide RISD educators with a Top 21 Web 2.0 Tools list for 21st Century Learning via the district’s content management system.

2.

Web 2.0 Subcommittee 2011-2012

Web 2.0 Page 4

21_Tools_for_21st_Ce...

This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of Web 2.0 tools. It is meant to provide teachers with a Web 2.0 starting place.

a.

Due to the dynamic nature of web-based resources, teachers would be responsible for evaluating these resources before using them to ensure compliance with RISD policies and guidelines.

b.

the district’s content management system.

All 2nd-12th grade RISD students should have access to RISD generated email accounts for instructional purposes.

a.

Certain safety protocols must be set up for all accounts, with additional security measures for students in grades 2-6.

b.

Implement RISD generated email student accounts for the 2012-2013 school year.3.

Allow for the use of Web 2.0 tools according to the Web 2.0 Checklist (see #1 above)

a.

Include student email guidelines (see #2 above)b.

Revise the district’s Acceptable Use Policy/Student Code of Conduct for the 2012-2013 school year to:

4.

Web 2.0 Page 5

RISD Instructional Technology, Updated 2/22/12

RISD Instructional Technology

IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: A WEB 2.0 CHECKLIST

Web 2.0 tools involve users creating content rather than just consuming content as they would in a traditional Web 1.0 environment. The following checklist can be used to determine whether or not a teacher can use a specific Web 2.0 resource. If a teacher can answer “yes” to all of these questions, a formal review is not needed and the resource may be used immediately. If a teacher answers “no” to any of these questions, he/she must submit the name of the Web 2.0 tool to his/her curriculum director, who will review the resource and determine whether or not the resource should be formally reviewed by Instructional Technology.

Student privacy and safety are primary factors that must be considered when determining whether a Web 2.0 resource can be used. Due to the dynamic nature of web-based resources, teachers must continually evaluate them in order to ensure that their use meets RISD policies and guidelines.

1. Can the Web 2.0 application be used without any kind of installation?* YES NO

2. Is the portion of the Web 2.0 resource that you will be using with students free of any material that could be considered sensitive or controversial?*

YES NO

3. Does the resource meet RISD selection criteria for instructional materials as outlined in Board Policy and the IOG?*

YES NO

4. Read the Web 2.0 application’s Terms of Use. Will you use the resource in a way that will comply with the site’s Terms of Use?

YES NO

5. Will you use the resource in a way that will comply with Copyright Law? YES NO

6. Will the site be used without the transmission of any personally identifiable information (including, but not limited to, student names and/or IDs)?*

YES NO

7. Will the site be used without putting students in communication with people outside of your classroom?

YES NO

8. If using the resource will involve posting student work online, do you have permission to do so per RISD policy?

YES NO

9. If you are using a Web 2.0 resource for the first time and it is not on RISD’s 21 Web 2.0 Tools for 21st Century Learning, will you submit the name of the resource to your curriculum director so that he/she is aware of the tool being used?

YES NO

*Additional information can be found on the back of this sheet.

In the event of a discrepancy between this document and the current Board Policy or IOG, teachers should follow the guidelines set forth in the Board Policy or IOG.

The TAC Web 2.0 Committee recommends

that the RISD Instructional Technology

department implement this checklist for use

during the 2012-2013 school year.

RISD Instructional Technology, Updated 2/22/12

Additional information related to select Web 2.0 Checklist questions can be found below.

2. Can the Web 2.0 application be used without any kind of installation?

All installations must be tested and approved by Instructional Technology. For more information on the testing process, see the Technology Operating Guide (TOG).

3. Is the Web 2.0 resource free of any material that could be considered sensitive or controversial?

While any issue may become controversial or sensitive because of outside events or specific circumstances, the following list taken from Board Policy EFA (LOCAL) identifies those topics that traditionally have included sensitive or controversial issues: American heritage; personal values and morals; crime prevention and drug education; home and family life; sex and violence; racial and ethnic issues, including cultural bias; controversial language; religion (see also policy EMI); the occult or supernatural; and political systems and economic philosophy. Any materials containing sensitive or controversial material must go through the instructional materials review process as outlined in the IOG.

4. Does the resource meet RISD selection criteria for instructional materials as outlined in Board Policy EFA

Local and the IOG? Staff shall ensure that materials and content:

Support and are consistent with (i) the general educational goals of the state and District, (ii) the aims and objectives of individual schools, and (iii) specific courses consistent with the District and campus improvement plans.

Meet high standards in presentation, format, readability, content, accuracy, artistic or literary quality, and educational significance.

Are appropriate for the subject and for the age, ability level, learning style, and social and emotional development of the students for whom they are selected.

Are designed to provide information that will motivate students to examine their own attitudes; to understand their rights, duties, and responsibilities as citizens; and to make informed judgments in their daily lives.

For a full list of selection criteria and information about the review process for instructional materials, please

see the complete Board Policy EFA Local, EF Legal, EFAA Legal, EFAA Local, and the IOG’s RISD Review Process for Instructional Materials/Resources.

7. Can the site be used without the transmission of any personally identifiable information (including, but not

limited to, student names and/or IDs)?

No personally identifiable information may be transmitted except as outlined in Board Policy. If a site requires user accounts, generic accounts may be made assuming no personally identifiable information is used in the creation of the generic accounts. If verifiable email accounts are required for account generation, they may be used if 1) Instructional Technology has approved email accounts for the grade level in question, 2) the email accounts are generic in nature or district provided, and 3) students are continually monitored while online in order to ensure that students have a safe learning environment. For more information on how RISD defines personally identifiable information, please see Board Policy FL LEGAL.

Updated 2/24/12

RISD Instructional Technology

21 WEB 2.0 TOOLS FOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNING

This is not an exhaustive list of Web 2.0 tools. It is meant to provide teachers with a Web 2.0 starting place. Due to the dynamic nature of web-based resources, teachers must continually evaluate them in order to ensure that their use meets RISD policies and guidelines. To determine whether or not a specific Web 2.0 Resource can be used, please see Identifying Appropriate Instructional Materials: A Web 2.0 Checklist.

Animation/Presentation/Video

1. Animoto http://animoto.com/

2. Blabberize http://blabberize.com/

3. Glogster http://www.glogster.com/

4. Prezi http://www.prezi.com

5. Voicethread http://voicethread.com/

6. Voki https://voki.com/classroom/

Annotation & NoteTaking

7. EverNote http://www.evernote.com/

8. Live Binders http://www.livebinders.com/

Classroom Management

9. Class DoJo http://www.classdojo.com/

Collaboration Tools

10. Google Docs http://docs.google.com/

11. Scriblink http://www.scriblink.com/

Communication/Discussion/Backchannel

12. Poll Everywhere http://www.polleverywhere.com

13. Simple Meet Me http://www.simplemeet.me

14. Bubbl https://bubbl.us/

15. Todays Meet http://todaysmeet.com/

16. WallWisher http://www.wallwisher.com/

Idea Mapping/Charting/Graphing

17. Primary Wall http://www.primarywall.com

18. Tagxedo http://www.tagxedo.com/

Publishing/Drawing

19. Storybird http://storybird.com/

20. Toondoon http://www.toondoo.com/

21. LuLu http://www.lulu.com/

The TAC Web 2.0 Committee recommends that

the RISD Instructional Technology department

share these Web 2.0 suggestions for use during

the 2012-2013 school year.

This subcommittee consisted of 26 volunteers representing: administrators, curriculum directors, instructional technology specialists, students, technology experts, teachers, and parents.

1.

Our district technology vendor, M&A Technologies, provided us with a number of possible devices to review. Of those, we selected eight for individual study. These included laptops, netbooks, notebooks, and tablets. Device manufacturers included Toshiba, Fujitsu, Apple, and M&A Technologies.

2.

Ease of Use by Students•Software Availability•Appropriateness of the Device to Subjects•Ease of Use by Teachers•Technology Considerations•Purpose for Device•

Each subcommittee member was issued a device for a month to use and review, targeting a set of specific grade levels (K-2, 3-6, 7-8, and 9-12). The review included completion of a detailed, 28-item evaluation form addressing these topics:

3.

The subcommittee members met to go over all evaluation feedback and identified 1-2 devices to recommend for each grade level.

4.

PROCESS

RECOMMENDATIONS

Keyboard large enough to accommodate larger hands.○

Light weight makes it easy to transport.○

Smaller size will fit better on desktop than laptop.○

Virtually same keyboard as teacher laptops so would be familiar already.○

Has all Microsoft tools and prints through network.○

13" Notebook (Toshiba, M&A) -- The three groups representing grades 3-6, 7-8, and 9-12recommended that students have access to this small, light-weight, notebook. The high school group, which included 2 high school students, felt strongly that this full-capability notebook was preferable to a tablet for the type of research, analysis, reporting, document creation and publishing students need to do.

Review comments included the following:

Touch screen easy to figure out and use.○

Thicker than other tables and has rubberized backing for ease of handling.○

Can easily take pictures and make movies.○

Fun to use.○

Many apps targeting early literacy skill building.○

Android Tablet (Toshiba Thrive) -- The groups representing grades K-2 and 7-8 recommended

this small, touch-screen tablet for students.

Review comments included the following:

Student Devices Subcommittee 2011-2012

Student Devices Page 6

Easy to connect to overhead projector.○

Apple Tablet (iPad 2) -- This device was not included in the subcommittee's review because its value across grade levels had already been determined. A major pilot with teachers and administrators is in progress. Student pilots are being planned for the future.

Android 3.1 Honeycomb

10.1 Multi-touch LED Screen

2MP Webcam & 5MP Camera

Full-size USB 2.0 Port

Full-size SD Card Slot

HDMI Port

Stereo Speakers

Replaceable battery

Microsoft Windows Software

13.3 " Display

Second Generation Intel CPU

Weight is 4.1 lbs.

8GB Memory

1.3Mps CMOS Camera

HD Audio, Dual Speakers

Full Suite of I/O Ports

13" Notebook

10.1 " Android Tablet

iPad 2 TabletApple iPad

9.7 inch LED-backlit display

Dock connector to USB Cable

10W USB Power Adapter

Wide-range Speakers

Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

High quality cameras for photos and video recording

Vibrant display colors

Student Devices Page 7

To research and investigate the iPad as a useful tool for enhancing student engagement, creativity, and learning

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To determine a set of core apps that should be included on every iPad for teachers and students

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iPad Subcommittee Focus: •

Membership consisted of students (elementary & secondary), teachers (elementary & secondary), parents, Curriculum Directors, Technology Specialists, and an RISD School Board member

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Each member was issued an iPad to use during the evaluation process•

Members were divided into 3 groups according to preference: Elementary, Secondary, and Productivity

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Members completed surveys for the purpose of evaluating apps for educational use

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We recommend the iPad as an instructional tool for both teachers and students.

1.

iPad Subcommittee 2011-2012

iPad Page 8

students.1.

Pages - for Productivity

Keynote - for Presentations

Explain Everything - for Interactive White Board (Screen Recording)

Corkulous - for Organization

We recommend the following core apps be purchased for teachers and students for curriculum integration:

2.

We recommend teachers use the survey evaluation process when considering apps for curriculum integration.

3.

We recommend that schools create an Edline iPad page to collect and publish information on apps to be shared among staff.

4.

Testimonial

iPad Page 9

Form: Secondary Curriculum App Review

User: Kindle, Duana

Status: Submitted

Response ID: 5PPH6WCL3RCLU

(required) 1. What is the name of the app you are evaluating?

Flashcards

(required) 2. Does this app require an account (do you have to log in or have an email address)?

Yes

No

(required) 3. Can multiple students use this app?

Yes

No

(required) 4. Rate the curriculum connection for the app.

Skill(s) reinforced are strongly connected to the targeted skill or concept

Skill(s) reinforced are related to the targeted skill or concept

Skill(s) reinforced are prerequisite or foundation skills for the targeted skill or concept

Skill(s) reinforced in the app are not clearly connected to the targeted skill or concept

(required) 5. Rate the authenticity of the app.

Targeted skills are practiced in an authentic format/problem-based learning environment

Some aspects of the app are presented in an authentic learning environment

Skills are practiced in a contrived game/simulation format

Skills are practiced in a rote or isolated fashion (e.g., flashcards)

(required) 6. Rate the feedback the app offers.

Feedback is specific and results in improved student performance

Feedback is specific and results in improved student performance (may include tutorial aids)

Feedback is limited to the correctness of student responses and may allow students to try again

Feedback is limited to the correctness of student responses

(required) 7. Rate the differentiation of the app.

App offers complete flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs

App offers more than one degree of flexibility to adjust settings to meet student needs

App offers limited flexibility to adjust settings to meet student needs (e.g., few levels such as easy, medium, hard)

App offers no flexibility to adjust settings to meet student needs (settings cannot be altered)

(required) 8. Rate the app's data reporting.

Data is available electronically to the student and the teacher as a part of the app

Data is available electronically to student on a summary page and may be screenshot to share with teacher

Data is available electronically to the student but is not presented on a single summary page

The app does not contain a summary page

(required) 9. This app is best suited for:

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Ninth Grade

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade

(required) 10. What curriculum area is best supported by this app?

Language Arts/Reading

Math

Science

Social Studies

Special Ed

Assistive Technology

ESL/Bilingual

LOTE (Languages Other Than English)

Career & Technology Education

Band, Choir, Orchestra

Art

AVID

Advanced Academic Studies

11. Use this space to add information you feel is important about this app.

The app offers flashcards for a variety of instructional areas

including ELA, Science, Spanish, Band/Music and Social

Studies. There is also a SAT word prep component. The app

could be beneficial to any secondary grade. Users are able to

set up their own sets of flashcards. The format is the word or

concept on one side of the card and the corresponding content

on the other. The app will flip through the cards and quiz the

user for practice or the user can review independently. The

user can create custom decks of flashcards as well.

RISD Instructional Technology, Updated 2/22/12

RISD Instructional Technology

IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: A WEB 2.0 CHECKLIST

Web 2.0 tools involve users creating content rather than just consuming content as they would in a traditional Web 1.0 environment. The following checklist can be used to determine whether or not a teacher can use a specific Web 2.0 resource. If a teacher can answer “yes” to all of these questions, a formal review is not needed and the resource may be used immediately. If a teacher answers “no” to any of these questions, he/she must submit the name of the Web 2.0 tool to his/her curriculum director, who will review the resource and determine whether or not the resource should be formally reviewed by Instructional Technology.

Student privacy and safety are primary factors that must be considered when determining whether a Web 2.0 resource can be used. Due to the dynamic nature of web-based resources, teachers must continually evaluate them in order to ensure that their use meets RISD policies and guidelines.

1. Can the Web 2.0 application be used without any kind of installation?* YES NO

2. Is the portion of the Web 2.0 resource that you will be using with students free of any material that could be considered sensitive or controversial?*

YES NO

3. Does the resource meet RISD selection criteria for instructional materials as outlined in Board Policy and the IOG?*

YES NO

4. Read the Web 2.0 application’s Terms of Use. Will you use the resource in a way that will comply with the site’s Terms of Use?

YES NO

5. Will you use the resource in a way that will comply with Copyright Law? YES NO

6. Will the site be used without the transmission of any personally identifiable information (including, but not limited to, student names and/or IDs)?*

YES NO

7. Will the site be used without putting students in communication with people outside of your classroom?

YES NO

8. If using the resource will involve posting student work online, do you have permission to do so per RISD policy?

YES NO

9. If you are using a Web 2.0 resource for the first time and it is not on RISD’s 21 Web 2.0 Tools for 21st Century Learning, will you submit the name of the resource to your curriculum director so that he/she is aware of the tool being used?

YES NO

*Additional information can be found on the back of this sheet.

In the event of a discrepancy between this document and the current Board Policy or IOG, teachers should follow the guidelines set forth in the Board Policy or IOG.

The TAC Web 2.0 Committee recommends

that the RISD Instructional Technology

department implement this checklist for use

during the 2012-2013 school year.

RISD Instructional Technology, Updated 2/22/12

Additional information related to select Web 2.0 Checklist questions can be found below.

2. Can the Web 2.0 application be used without any kind of installation?

All installations must be tested and approved by Instructional Technology. For more information on the testing process, see the Technology Operating Guide (TOG).

3. Is the Web 2.0 resource free of any material that could be considered sensitive or controversial?

While any issue may become controversial or sensitive because of outside events or specific circumstances, the following list taken from Board Policy EFA (LOCAL) identifies those topics that traditionally have included sensitive or controversial issues: American heritage; personal values and morals; crime prevention and drug education; home and family life; sex and violence; racial and ethnic issues, including cultural bias; controversial language; religion (see also policy EMI); the occult or supernatural; and political systems and economic philosophy. Any materials containing sensitive or controversial material must go through the instructional materials review process as outlined in the IOG.

4. Does the resource meet RISD selection criteria for instructional materials as outlined in Board Policy EFA

Local and the IOG? Staff shall ensure that materials and content:

Support and are consistent with (i) the general educational goals of the state and District, (ii) the aims and objectives of individual schools, and (iii) specific courses consistent with the District and campus improvement plans.

Meet high standards in presentation, format, readability, content, accuracy, artistic or literary quality, and educational significance.

Are appropriate for the subject and for the age, ability level, learning style, and social and emotional development of the students for whom they are selected.

Are designed to provide information that will motivate students to examine their own attitudes; to understand their rights, duties, and responsibilities as citizens; and to make informed judgments in their daily lives.

For a full list of selection criteria and information about the review process for instructional materials, please

see the complete Board Policy EFA Local, EF Legal, EFAA Legal, EFAA Local, and the IOG’s RISD Review Process for Instructional Materials/Resources.

7. Can the site be used without the transmission of any personally identifiable information (including, but not

limited to, student names and/or IDs)?

No personally identifiable information may be transmitted except as outlined in Board Policy. If a site requires user accounts, generic accounts may be made assuming no personally identifiable information is used in the creation of the generic accounts. If verifiable email accounts are required for account generation, they may be used if 1) Instructional Technology has approved email accounts for the grade level in question, 2) the email accounts are generic in nature or district provided, and 3) students are continually monitored while online in order to ensure that students have a safe learning environment. For more information on how RISD defines personally identifiable information, please see Board Policy FL LEGAL.

Elementary Classroom Teacher Technology Request Application

Ranking To be completed by Curriculum Director

Complete this application to request a Teacher iPad Bundle. Please print legibly. Approval Notification emails will go out May 29, 2012. The iPad Bundle includes one iPad2, a case and a VGA cable.

Teacher Name Campus

Grade Level Curriculum Area if Applicable: Math Science ELA Sp Ed ESL PreK

Summer Contact # Email:

Please answer all three questions on a separate sheet of paper and staple to application. 1. Please give a thorough description of how the technology will be integrated into daily instruction. 2. How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the technology? 3. What type of Professional Development do you want to assist you with the implementation and utilization

of this technology?

Professional Development Requirement:

I understand that I will be required to attend ongoing Professional Development that exceeds district non-duty requirements. I also understand that if asked, I will provide lesson plans and student work to document technology integration and to demonstrate the use of the technology.

Teacher Signature: Date: Teacher completes application, attaches answers, and submits to principal.

Deadline: April 30, 2012: All teacher applications are due to principal.

Principal Signature: Date:Principal reviews, signs, and submits applications to Executive Director.

May 2, 2012: Applications due to Executive Director.

Executive Director Signature: Date

Executive Director reviews, signs, and submits to Executive Director Curriculum & Instruction.

May 9, 2012: Applications due to Rita Latimer, Executive Director.

Laney Arndt Science

Lezli Murto Math

Carol Johnson ELA

Duana Kindle Sp Ed

Maria Saucedo ESL/PreK

Curriculum Director Signature: Date: May 18, 2012: Applications due to Michelle St. John, PDC Instructional Technology. Received:

Fulfillment of request based on available funds

Principal Comments:

Secondary Classroom Teacher Technology Request Application

Complete this application to request classroom technology equipment. Please print legibly. Application must be submitted to your curriculum director by May 29, 2012.

Teacher Name/Department: ________________________________ Campus: __________________

Grade Level: ____________ Curriculum Area: ___________________________________________

Summer Contact #:_______________________ Email: ____________________________________ (If application represents more than one person, please attach all names and contact information)

Please check the box next to the technology that you are requesting: Teacher iPad Bundle - # ___ of bundles One (1) iPad One (1) case One (1) VGA cable

Classroom iPad Bundle - # ___ of bundles Four (4) iPads Four (4) cases

Classroom Laptop Bundle - # ___ of bundles Four (4) 13” Laptops

Other Classroom Devices - # ___ of devices Name of Device: _____________________ Please answer all three questions on a separate sheet of paper and staple to application.  1. Please give a thorough description of how the technology will be integrated into daily instruction:  2. How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the technology?  3. What type of Professional Development do you want to assist you with the implementation and utilization of this technology? Professional Development Requirement: I understand that I will be required to attend ongoing Professional Development that exceeds district non-duty requirements. I also understand that if asked, I will provide lesson plans and student work to document technology integration and to demonstrate the use of the technology.

Teacher Signature: Date:

Principal Signature: Date:

Director Signature: Date:

Application deadline to submit to curriculum director is May 29, 2012.

Fulfillment of request based on available funds.

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