Comments+from+Cynthia

I've spent the weekend reviewing all the various plans and policies for MHHS and from out meeting and here are my suggestions: Internet Acceptable Use Policy Changes look good. There are a few minor editing corrections but only for small gramatical issues due to changing of wording from old to new passages.

Web 2.0 Tools are mentioned a couple of times. I think it would be a good idea to define these somewhere in this document or an appendix. Personnel Web Publishing Policy -

B. 3. We may need to work on the wording a little here for the high school since each teacher can change the content on their own pages and the department director doesn't have to approve these changes. This may need to call on teachers to abide by Professional Ethical Standards when posting website content and follow the district guidelines for posting material. (There is an actual code of Ethics somewhere on DPI for teacher's professional behavior. I just saw it last week . . . ).

C. 1. I think it is a good idea to make policies for posting student pictures and work as easily available as possible to teachers. Perhaps it would be a good idea to put a link on the school websites to contain information such as this. (Not just a link to the policies because most teachers won't take time to read through the entire document). And where is the Student Picture Permission Form?)

D. 2. Where is the Permission to Publish Student Work Form? This could also be a link as discussed above. Personnel Internet Acceptable Use Policy -

E. Is there a policy or procedure for requesting software be loaded in place?

H. I'm not sure I understand. This may need some elaboration.

2009-2010 Technology Strategies - 1.2.2 Existing Keyboarding Software in Grades 2-5. Are we talking about teaching them keyboarding skills this early? Their fingers can't even reach the home row keys at these ages! Is this in addition to the 8th grade keyboarding?

Need to add a strategy to investigate and support implementation of NC Information and Technology Essential Standards integration through grades K-12.

Need to add strategy to implement i-Safe Curriculum throughout schools grades K-12.

Suggestion: Since all teachers are required to have so many renewal credits in technology, it would be nice if there was a place (or webpage) with links to online technology tutorials or training that is free that could count toward technology credits. Or if mini-workshops could be offered (maybe once a month) on technology that could be used in the classrooms. Not mandatory, but for those interested. For example, one on using Google Docs and ideas for how they could be used in classrooms; one on Wiki's and ideas on how to use them in classrooms, etc. If I could ever get ahead enough in my classes, I wouldn't mind teaching a few workshops. Maybe other teachers or computer lab assistants would be interested in this also! Just something to think about!