Technology

Introduction

The effective use of digital technology can assist educators in differentiating and personalizing learning; provide flexibility in scheduling and pace; and provide multiple entry points for students to engage in learning. Access to technological hardware and Internet connectivity remain essential areas of focus.

Operating Principles:

• Regardless of whether onsite, remote, or hybrid model are utilized, the District will provide each student with a Chromebook and each teacher with a Laptop.

• The district will assist students in obtaining reliable access to high-speed internet at a sufficient level to fully participate in remote instruction (e.g., a hotspot).

• The District will survey parents/guardians to determine their level of high-speed internet access at their place of residence. District social workers will assist families who need access to high-speed internet.

• The District will provide instruction to students to build digital fluency.

• The District will ensure student data privacy and security will be maintained and that the school and/or district are in compliance with Federal and State laws related to student technology use, including NY Education Law 2-d and Part 121 of the Commissioner’s Regulations.

Learning Management System (LMS)

The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) has been adopted as the single platform to be used in any model (onsite, hybrid, or remote).

Teachers use the Canvas LMS to:

• Post and collect assignments

• Communicate due dates, assessment dates, and project dates

• Post course resources such as class materials, slide decks, etc. as appropriate

• Host Zoom sessions

Student Canvas Training:

Teachers dedicate time during the first week of school to provide students with explicit training in Canvas.

Student Resources

Canvas Resources:

• Assignments Overview (Students)

• Assignment Submissions (Students)

• Calendar Overview (Students)

• Canvas Overview (Students)

Parent Resources:

A Parent University on the use of core Canvas tools was offered in late August. Please see the Canvas FAQ's for answers to Frequently asked questions.

Low Cost Internet Access

IT Support

Please see the IT FAQ page that has been established to answer frequently asked questions.

Parents or students who are in need of assistance should contact mpsithelp@manhassetschools.org

IT Training for parents, students, and Staff

• The District continues to provide professional development for leaders and educators on designing effective remote/online learning experiences and best practices for instruction in remote/online settings.

• The District trains all students in the use of frequently used technology tools and platforms including Canvas and Zoom.

• The District provides training and resources for parents in the use of frequently used technology tools and platforms including Canvas and Zoom.

Student and Teacher Devices

• In order to ensure that all students and teacher have access to a device that they can use in any model (onsite, hybrid, or remote), the District provides the following:

  • Each student in Kindergarten - Grade 12 are provided a district-issued Chromebook

  • Each teacher is provided a district-issued laptop