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A Guide for School Districts Information and communications technologies (ICT) policies in schools have two dimensions.

The stats in this 1997 policy information report are fascinating. I would love to see what they are 15 years later.

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Even though this isn't about education, this Times Dispatch article addresses social media issues that school leaders will face when hiring.

We have been discussing this a lot in school. As leaders we are held to a high standard. Perhaps everyone should act accordingly. Before we print or say something we should consider whether we would want our own children to read or hear it. Accountability is a hard lesson for some.

This is a PDF that describes different objectives and action plans. On page 2, you will find OBJECTIVE NUMBER 1.5: We will maintain an ongoing review of the instructional technology initiative. ACTION PLAN 1: All schools will participate in an external audit of their classroom technology integration. ACTION PLAN 2: Identify opportunities to improve equitable access to instructional technology. ACTION PLAN 3: Identify the impact of technology exposure through the 1:1 initiative on student technology aptitude. ACTION PLAN 4: Document perception data of all stakeholders to inform instructional technology program improvement activities. ACTION PLAN 5: Conduct a cost effectiveness analysis that correlates contract specifics, cost, School Board policy and practice. Identify opportunities for improvements that ensure optimal cost and management effectiveness.

New in 2012, tech plans must include internet safety policies to receive e-rate funding.

An interesting, holistic (philosophical if you may...) study of internet as part of modern society, whether accepted or resisted to... It shows as well how people have adapted to it, so that total privacy won't be lost, and, of course,the fear of social media...