Technology

Board Polices

• 2360 - USE OF TECHNOLOGY

• 2361 - ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK/COMPUTERS AND RESOURCES (M)

• 3321 - ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK(S)/ COMPUTERS AND RESOURCES BY TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS

• 3283 - ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENTS

• 4321 - ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK(S)/ COMPUTERS AND RESOURCES BY SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS

• 4283 - ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENTS

• 7522 - SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDED TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TO STAFF MEMBERS

• 7523 - SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDED TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TO PUPILS

• 8311 - MANAGING ELECTRONIC MAIL

• 8330 - STUDENT RECORDS (M)

• 8335 - FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Documents and Agreements

• Employee Equipment Agreement
• Internet User Agreement
• Anti Big Brother Agreement
• Staff One-to-One Handbook
• Student One-to-One Handbook

1. COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act):

   • Purpose: COPPA is designed to protect the online privacy of children under 13 years old.
   • Applicability: Applies to operators of websites and online services directed towards children or those with actual knowledge of collecting personal information from children.
   • Key Points:
     • Requires obtaining parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children.
     • Imposes restrictions on the types of information that can be collected from children.
     • Mandates the implementation of reasonable security practices to protect collected information.
        

2. CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act):

   • Purpose: CIPA aims to safeguard children's access to potentially harmful content on the internet while using school computers.
   • Applicability: Applies to schools and libraries that receive E-rate discounts for internet access and internal connections.
   • Key Points:
     • Requires the use of internet filtering measures to block or filter access to inappropriate or harmful content.
     • Promotes the education of students about appropriate online behavior, including interactions on social media platforms.
     • Mandates the adoption and enforcement of an internet safety policy.
        

3. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act):

   • Purpose: FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents control over the disclosure of their children's records.
   • Applicability: Applies to all educational institutions that receive federal funding, including public schools.
   • Key Points:
     • Grants parents the right to access their child's education records and request corrections.
     • Requires schools to obtain written consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's records.
     • Allows the disclosure of directory information without consent but gives parents the right to opt-out.

For the Hawthorne Public Schools Technology Department, compliance with these laws is crucial to ensure the privacy and safety of students while using technology and online services. It involves implementing appropriate safeguards, providing educational programs, and obtaining necessary consents to adhere to the regulations outlined in COPPA, CIPA, and FERPA.

The focus of the Student One-to-One Program at Hawthorne Public Schools is to prepare students for their future in a world of digital technology and information. As we navigate the 21st century, excellence in education requires that technology, including access to the Internet, be readily available and seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program.

The primary learning tool of these 21st-century students is the Chromebook, a web-oriented device that provides the opportunity to connect student learning to all of the resources and information available online, anywhere, at any time. The individual use of Chromebooks is a way to empower students to learn at their full potential, to communicate and collaborate on analytical thinking and problem solving, and to prepare them for high school, college and the workplace.

Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. On the contrary, teachers are critical to the effective use of technology in the learning process. To facilitate that, we have put in place the support structure to enable our teachers to learn about, implement, and enhance the integration of technology in instruction. Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents, and the extended community.

Together, we will reach our goal of using technology and applications to further enhance our instruction; provide project and problem-based learning; infuse critical thinking skills; ask “non-Google-able” questions; and capture those teachable moments in real time.

Student One-to-One Handbook

The policies, procedures, and information contained in this document apply to Chromebooks and all other technology devices used by students within Hawthorne Public Schools. Administrators and teachers may set additional requirements for computer use at their school sites or in their classrooms. The Chromebook and other district-issued devices, email/Google accounts, are the property of the Hawthorne Public School District and, as a result, may be subject to inspection at any time. The student should have NO expectation of privacy of materials found on a Chromebook, their Google Drive or Gmail account. Supplied devices are an educational tool and not intended for personal use such as gaming, social networking, or high-end computing.

The primary focus of the Staff One-to-One Program at Hawthorne Public Schools is to equip staff members with the necessary tools and skills to thrive in an era dominated by digital technology and information. In our journey through the 21st century, delivering excellence in education necessitates the seamless integration of technology, including unfettered access to the Internet, across all facets of our professional development.

It is crucial to emphasize that the integration of technology does not diminish the essential role of educators; rather, it underscores their significance. Teachers play a critical role in effectively utilizing technology in the learning process. To support this, we have implemented a robust support structure to facilitate ongoing learning for our staff, enabling them to not only understand but also implement and enhance the integration of technology in their instructional methods. Learning is a dynamic and continuous process, driven by the interactive engagement of staff members, administrators, parents, and the broader community.

 Through the Staff One-to-One Program, we aim to equip our educators with the tools they need to excel in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Staff One-to-One Handbook

Staff should review this document annualy and All outlined technology polices

The helpdesk system plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of digital infrastructure within Hawthorne Public Schools. Serving as the frontline support mechanism, the helpdesk system is crucial for addressing and resolving technical issues faced by students, teachers, and staff, fostering a timely resolution of problems related to hardware malfunctions, software glitches, or connectivity issues.

By streamlining the troubleshooting process, the helpdesk system minimizes downtime and disruption to academic activities. Moreover, it promotes a technologically empowered learning environment by providing prompt assistance, guidance, and training to users, ultimately enhancing the overall educational experience and promoting a culture of digital literacy within the school community. In essence, the helpdesk system is indispensable for maintaining a reliable and effective technology infrastructure that supports the educational mission of the institution.

Support for Staff	Support for Students Grades 6-12	Support for Studens Grades PK-5
We encvcurage all staff to enter a helpdesk tickets for technology problems and requests. Once a ticket has been entered a memeber from our team will be more then happy to assist and support our staff seeing the ticket to its resalution.  If a staff member is unable to enter a ticket a ticket may be entered by the main office of each school on your behalf.	Students are encuraged to enter a ticket for their technology issue at the time the are experencieng the problem. Once entered a member of our team will reach out to the student and arrange a time to meet with them.  After entering a helpdesk ticket students may also visit our walk up support center "Chrome Depot" during its scheduled hours for in-person support.	Although students in our Pre-K through 5th grade are not in our take home one-to-one program, they still use technology extensivly in their classrooms.  For students in these grades that are experenceing issues, it is best to report these issues dfirectly to their teacher. Most times the teacher is able to rectify the issue without our assistance. If our assistance is requried, teachers can work with us on behalf of these students.

 

Our goral is to provide the best and quickest support to our students and staff as possible and insure that technology problems dont inhibit the educational programing at Hawthorne Public Schools.

To Enter a Ticket Click Here

Chrome Depot

To support our students take home one-to-one devices we have established a walkup support center called Chrome Depot located in both our Middle and High Schools. The times in which students can come in to get on demand technical support are as follows:

Lincoln Middle School Chrome Depot Hours	Hawthorne High School Chrome Depot Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Tuesdays: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Thursdays: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM	Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Mondays: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wedensdays: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM