Technology Safety Plan

Create an original Technology Safety Plan for your K-12 classroom. Analyze campus and district plan examples online for ideas and inspiration. But, focus on your classroom.

The audience will be for constituents – for example, this should be prepared in a way that the principal can approve it; it can be looked at by substitute teachers or long term substitutes; and any parent, district leader, etc. would be able to understand it. It should show what you have thought about, are aware of, and attend to in your classroom.

The plan will need to include an introduction/rationale and address at least 4 categories related to technology safety covered in the course. You will need to elaborate on each category-the issue, steps for safety and practice/classroom policies, etc.

Cite and reference the literature and follow APA style. Organize your submission per the components listed below You may use Word or PowerPoint/Visme, etc. for this final project. Even if a grading category does not mention citing/referencing, be sure that every section of the project (except Part IV) includes cited points.

Classroom Technology Safety Plan Sections (with embedded grading criteria)

I. Introduction – include an overview about the need for a technology safety in general for K-12-aged students; identify the grade level for your plan; provide a rationale for having a technology safety plan (10%)

II. Safety Considerations – identify, list, and explain 4 categories of safety considerations related to technology. Draw from law, case law, ethical guidelines, national standards, and the body of literature to explain the need to address the categories and their aspects (40%)

III. Safety Steps – identify, list, and explain specific steps the teacher or substitute of the classroom should take to make sure the classroom is safe for students when using technology (15%)

IV. Classroom Policies – create 4-5 expectations for students using technology…these should be stated as positive/neutral rules (e.g., avoid negative language such as “Don’t”) (10%)

V. Conclusion – Reiterate important aspects of technology safety (5%)

VI. References – cite/draw from/include at least 3 course references and 1 outside reference (10%)

Current APA style followed with few to no grammar/writing errors (10%)