| The purpose of the PS9 Grant it to assist Texas Public Schools in the development of an advanced telecommunications infrastructure. |
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| Policy & Leadership |
Amount of Award $50,000
| Project Director Deanna Drummond |
| Sustainability Issues: Continue the use of acquired technology; sustain funding through priority measures involving budgeting in the normal way the funds needed to secure the operation of technology. |
Timeline: May 15, 2001
Ending: August 14, 2002
Foundations Day 1
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Activities........ |
*History of the Internet
*Grant Opportunities
*HB 2128
*TA TEKS/NETS concerning technology skills
*Students/Educators and Fair Use.......
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What is public domain? Works that are not copyrighted |
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What is copyright? Protects the works of authors, artists, etc |
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What is fair use? Allows use of limited copyrighted material |
http://www.cyberbee.com Click address to view questions and answers on fair use and copyright laws.
*Create and use e-mail accounts
Curriculum
TIF grant requires all teachers to integrate technology learning into all classrooms. The Curriculum and Instruction team has supplied a Curriculum Handbook to all classroom teachers to assist with technology learning. The following websites are available for use in classroom instruction.
Curriculum Links for:
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Math
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Science
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Language Arts
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Social Studies
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Technical
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Awareness of the complexity of the infrastructure being put into place by TIF funds |
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Basics of Internet connectivity & networking |
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Understanding of components in a personal computer |
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Fundamental guidelines for computer troubleshooting |
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Identify, retrieve, and evaluate various types of technical resources available on the Internet Check these out: http://kids-online.net http://whatis.techtarget.com |
How do I....
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Take my work from one word processor to another word processor? |
Save your file in Rich Text Format (RTF) jif available in your word processor
When you open the file in the other word processor, the formatting will still be intact
If RTF format is not available, save as Text. The other word processor will open the file, but the formatting will be gone.
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Take my work from one version of the same program to another version? |
Save your file in the format of the older version
The newer version will open the older version file, but not vice versa
Remember not to use features of the newer version that are not available in the older version
Policy & Leadership
The proper and ethical use of computers, software and related networks is required at Sidney School. The school works to create an intellectual environment in which students, faculty and staff are free to create and to collaborate with colleagues, both local and at other institutions, without fear that the products of their intellectual efforts will be violated by misrepresentations, tampering, destruction, theft or other misuse and abuse. As a condition of use of all school information technology facilities, all users must abide by copyright laws and the terms and conditions of the license.
When in doubt, do not copy software and files!
Statement of purpose:
*Sidney School will assure the teaching of keyboarding technology to elementary/junior high grades and reestablish the vision of technology education for all students at Sidney ISD.
*Focus on learning rather than technology.
*Utilize technology to enhance educational experiences for students such as virtual field trips and other projects not available in our community.
*Integrate various technology activities such as student portfolios, newsletters, and teacher websites.
*Update the district technology plan. It is a living document and must reflect the district’s vision. Update and revise the district policies pertaining to network etiquette and Internet use in a document such as the Acceptable Use Policy.
*Provide time for teachers to teach and students to learn and professional development.
Copyright Compliance
Sidney School is responsible for discussing with users issues of privacy, copyright infringements, e-mail etiquette, computer viruses, and intended use of the internet
resources.
Users have the responsibility to keep copyrighted software of any kind from entering the school via the internet or any other means.
Copyright Compliance dictates that:
1. Active teaching activities permit the display of copyrighted materials in classrooms and places devoted to instruction.
2. Downloading a web page and storing it in an offline browser requires obtaining permission from the webmaster.
(e-mailing is a good way to seek permission and keep a record of correspondence)
3. Copyrighted materials to be pasted unto a web page or into a multimedia project also requires obtaining permission. Always credit your sources.
Hot Links
10 BIG MYTHS ABOUT COPYRIGHT EXPLAINED
This page attempts to answer questions concerning US Code Title 17, Fair Use Guidelines, copyright laws concerning electronic publishing and Web publishing by schools and libraries. The links listed above will provide much of the needed information and give access to other informative links.