Education Technology
Instructor: Mrs. Taylor
Course Location: Dover High School Room 200
Email: stephanie.taylor@doverschools.net
Program Goal:
Education Technology is a project-based course that introduces students to the role of technology in the classroom. Students will explore various technologies being used as digital learning tools in multiple modes of learning, including online, face-to-face, and hybrid classroom environments. This course will expose students to the skills and strategies needed to integrate technology into the classroom, develop methods of digital communication and collaboration, support practices for digital citizenship, and reflect on their own performance in a digital environment. Students are expected to gain field experience by completing classroom observations, both online and face-to-face, with a licensed Arkansas teacher.
Students will participate in limited classroom observations or shadowing experiences with certified educators, in accordance with school policy and availability. Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and a willingness to learn. They should observe classroom management strategies, teaching methods, and student interactions while maintaining confidentiality and respecting the teacher's authority. Active engagement through note-taking and reflection is encouraged, and they should ask thoughtful questions without disrupting instruction.
Expectations & Policies
Regular attendance and active participation are required.
Respect for peers, staff, and field professionals is mandatory.
All assignments must be completed on time.
Ethical and professional behavior is expected at all times.
Classroom & Workroom Policies and Procedures
In Accordance with Arkansas Act 122 (2025) — “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act”:
As required by Arkansas State Law Act 122, the use of personal electronic devices is prohibited during the school day, from the first bell to the dismissal bell.
This includes:
Cell phones
Smartwatches
Tablets
Laptops (unless school-issued and teacher-aproved)
Earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth devices
Any other personal electronic devices
Device may be confiscated and sent to the office
Violations will result in disciplinary action per school policy
📖 Legal Reference:
This policy follows Arkansas Code § 6-18-515, known as the “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act,” requiring all public schools to prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during the school day to promote focus, academic success, and a positive learning environment.
Classroom Procedures -
Please remain seated in your assigned seat through the duration of the class period. If you need any assistance or have a specific need that would require you to leave your assigned seat please ask before you do so.
You will be required to sign out before leaving the room for any reason.
You are not allowed to keep any supplies/textbooks/binders in the classroom/workroom.
Due to the many of our assignments being online, you will need to have your computer charged and ready for use everyday.
Classwork Policy - Late work will be accepted for full credit one week after the due date that is listed in eSchool by the teacher. After the one week grace period, the student will receive 50% of the grade earned for one week. After two weeks the grade will turn to a 0. Extenuating circumstances will need to be brought to the attention of the teacher and a meeting set up with parents.
KINDNESS Policy - Rude or disrespectful comments towards the teacher or other students will not be tolerated. If a student makes a rude or disrespectful comment, they will be required to say two genuinely nice things about the person the comment was directed towards. Our new philosophy will be “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” All students are expected to be kind and respectful towards others in the class.
All students are expected to follow all rules and procedures listed in the student handbook.