Educational Technology

Educational technology involves hardware and software to facilitate learning. Technology can be used to enhance and transform learning, and provide learning experiences not otherwise available to students.

Distance Learning uses technology to connect students and teachers who are not physically in the same space.

Asynchronous learning is done by students on their own at any time before the final deadline

Synchronous learning is done by bringing students and teachers together at the same time (such as a Zoom meeting).

Distance learning is a large and growing field of professional study, and the opportunities and resources can be overwhelming. Check out the video from SJUSD Technology Director Nicole Naditz to see how a few technologies may come together for distance learning. See your teacher-librarian for assistance locating the best tools for your needs, or use the Intranet Technology HUB to locate technology support for your school site, or support for specific applications.

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Considerations

District Technology Use Policies

California has strict student data privacy requirements. Check the Distance Learning Hub for recommendations, or contact technology director Nicole Naditz with questions. Technologies approved for California students are often documented on the California Student Privacy Alliance.

California Consumer Privacy Act was enacted in 2018 and provides broad data privacy protections for all.

The Children’s Internet Protection Act or (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children’s access to harmful content on the Internet. In 2011 CIPA was updated with certain requirements for schools. Schools subject to CIPA have two important requirements. First, Internet safety policies must include monitoring the online activities of minors; and second as required by the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, they must provide for educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was enacted by Congress in 1998, and ammended in 2012.

FERPA

Students may not use instructional technologies which fail to meet laws governing student data privacy (full list on CDE)