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Instructional Technology and Media Services
Dr. Sandra D. Andrews
Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services
Public Information Offices
Ext: 30177
[email protected]
Ethel Gaston
Administrative Assistant
Ext: 30175
Instructional Technology and Media Services advocates the integration of technology into
classroom instruction and the use of a wide variety of resources, including e-books, online
databases, and audio-video resources to engage students and support instruction. The department
supports media coordinators, media programs, and the implementation of instructional
technology initiatives.
Administrators can request equipment and software consultation and quotes. Training on
instructional technology, copyright, resource use, reading motivation, as well as other topics
related to the field can be requested.
The district and school websites are supported through the department. Webmasters are
supported with training and a small stipend.
Resources
Schoolwires – www.lcsnc.org – Each school has a website with school information and class
webpages. Teachers should be expected to populate and maintain a website for communication
with parents and students.
Gale Professional Development Resources – A collection of e-books that can be used with
teachers in PLCs and for professional growth.
Extraordinary Technology – A district technology conference was held in 2015. Resources and
session handouts are available on the conference website.
Canvas – Canvas is a Learning Management System that allows the creation of online and
blended classes. Canvas is available for all secondary school teachers and students. Google
Classroom can be used by K-5 teachers and students.
Media Coordinator Evaluation
The Media Coordinator Evaluation Instrument was adopted in 2013. Every media coordinator
should be evaluated using the new instrument.
NCESS has developed a wiki that includes information on the evaluation of all support staff
including media coordinators. Documents on the site include:
Evaluation Process Users Guide
Professional Development Plan
Record of Evaluation Activities
Rubric for Self-Assessment/Evaluation
Summary Rating Form (required)
Summary Rating Form (optional)
Evaluation Instrument Tutorial
Evaluation Instrument Professional Development
The Media Coordinator Evaluation Instrument is available on NCEES.
Digital Learning and Media Inventory
The Digital Learning and Media Inventory is a required report each school year. It replaces the Annual Media
and Technology Report.
DLMI
All NCTL data stewards at both the district and school level (including school principals) will
need an NCID to log in. Pam McBryde serves as the NCID coordinator for our district.
The Digital Learning and Media Inventory is a legislatively mandated instrument, provides
data on school media and technology programs to school, district, and state level stakeholders.
The information is based on the school and district level media and technology inventories on
July 1 of each year. This report gives both the legislature and the public a yearly snapshot of the
state of media and technology programs in North Carolina's schools.
Equipment Repair and Discards
Repairing Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Printers
Call ITS at 20043 to report computer problems. Before you call, make a note of the service tag
number (usually located on the top of the tower), the room number and teacher’s name. In many
instances, ITS can do computer repairs remotely. If additional assistance is needed and the
problem can be resolved with the help of the school tech facilitator, the facilitator will be notified
by ITS to make the repair after school. If the repair requires a replacement part or other repair,
ITS will have to place a work order and the repair will be made when the ITS team visits the
school.
Teachers and administrators call ITS to report computer problems and the same steps are
followed.
ITS makes the decision to discard equipment. Notify the person in your building who is
responsible for the fixed assets inventory before materials are removed from your school.
Notify AMTR and Fixed asset inventory manager before moving equipment from the room
listed.
Helpful information to record
Room #
Teacher
Date called IT
Service tag/ federal
IP address
Problem
Policies
Media and Technology Policies
These policies can be found on the website at Board of Education – Policies.
3200-R-Selection of Textbooks and Supplementary Materials - process
3200 - Selection of Textbooks and Supplementary Materials
3205 – School Media Center
3210- Parental/Guardian Inspection and Objection to Instructional Materials
3210-E1- Citizens Request form
3210-E-2 Citizens Request Form
3210-R - Objection to Materials procedures
3220 Technology in the Educational Program
3220-R New Bring your own technology agreement
3226-4205 Internet Safety
7335 Employee Use of Social Media
7335_R New School Based Social Media Registry
Technology Acceptable Use Agreement - Regulation Code 3225/7320-R
Technology is an integral part of the educational process in Lincoln County Schools and therefore,
students shall use technology appropriately and safely.
In order to provide equal access and maximize utilization of these shared resources, each student has a
responsibility to ensure the security of these systems, the proper use of these systems, and the safety of all
other users.
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Student Requirements
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Technology is provided for instructional use and support of instructional use only. Noninstructional use is strictly prohibited. This includes communications, gaming, and
entertainment technologies that are not directly related to classroom instruction or the
business functions of the school district.
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Personal information that can identify an individual may not be shared at any time over
electronic mediums, such as blogs, wikis, chat rooms, email, and social networking
websites, etc. Examples of personal information include: name, address, phone number,
birthdate, social security number, and any other unique identifiers.
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Students may not share usernames and passwords for personal or district network, e-mail,
or Internet accounts with others. Students who share usernames and passwords are
responsible for any actions that take place using their username and password.
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Hacking, physical or electronic vandalism, theft of information, and all other criminal
offenses are strictly forbidden (examples: copyright infringement, software downloads,
peer-to-peer networks, or networks designed for file sharing). Electronic vandalism
includes, but is not limited to, the installation of software not authorized by Lincoln
County Schools on any electronic device.
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Technologies employed by the school district, information on them, and information
transmissions are the property of Lincoln County Schools. The information will be
monitored and is subject to search and seizure at any time, with or without the knowledge
or consent of the end user.
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Minor violations that cause no personal, physical, electronic, or financial damage should be
addressed in a manner consistent with comparable student behavior, such as cheating,
inappropriate language, dress code violations, etc. (Board Policy 4300 Student Behavior
Policies).
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Major violations that cause personal, physical, electronic, or financial damage should be
addressed in a manner consistent with comparable student violations such as vandalism, fighting,
theft, weapons possession, etc.
1. Violations involving property damage, hacking, and other malicious activities may result
in legal action (Board Policy 4300 Student Behavior Policies).
2. Attempting to circumvent, disable, or modify any school district security device,
including Internet Filtering may result in out of school suspension and appropriate legal
action (Board Policy 4300 Student Behavior Policies).
Bring Your Own Device - Technology in the Educational Program 3220-R
Definition of “Technology”
For purposes of BYOT, “Technology” means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic hand
held equipment that includes, but is not limited to, existing and emerging mobile communication systems
and smart technologies, portable Internet devices, hand held entertainment systems or portable
information technology systems that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet access, image
capture/recording, sound recording and information transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.
Internet
Only the Internet gateway provided by the school may be accessed while on campus. Personal Internet
connective devices, such as, but not limited to, cell phones /cell network adapters are not permitted to be
used to access outside Internet sources at any time.
Security and Damages
Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. Lincoln County Schools is not
liable for any device stolen or damages to it on campus. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be
handled through the administrative office similar to other personal artifacts that are impacted in similar
situations. It is recommended that skins (decals) and other custom touches are used to physically identify
your device from others. Additionally, protective cases for technology are encouraged.
BYOT Student Agreement
The use of technology to provide educational material is not a necessity but a privilege. A student does
not have the right to use his or her laptop, cellphone, or other electronic device while at school without
the approval of school personnel. When abused, privileges will be taken away. When respected, they will
benefit the learning environment as a whole.
Students and parents/guardians participating in BYOT must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct, as
well as all Board policies, particularly Technology Acceptable Use (Policy 3225/7320-R) and Internet
Safety (Policy 3226/4205). Furthermore, the student must agree to the following conditions:
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The student takes full responsibility for his or her technology device. The school is not
responsible for the security of student-owned technology.
The student is responsible for the proper care of their personal device, including any costs for
repair, replacement or any modifications needed to use the device at school. The school is not
responsible for troubleshooting/fixing problems with the device.
The technology must be in silent mode while on school campuses and while riding school buses.
The technology may not be used to cheat on assignments or tests, or for non-instructional
purposes.
The student accesses only files on the computer or Internet sites which are relevant to the
classroom curriculum.
The student complies with a teacher's request to shut down the computer or close the screen.
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The student acknowledges that the school's network filters will be applied to one's connection to
the Internet and will not attempt to bypass them.
The student understands that bringing on the school premises or infecting the network with a
Virus, Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized
data or information is in violation of the AUP policy and will result in disciplinary actions.
The school or district is not responsible if a virus is contracted from the school network onto the
device.
The student realizes that processing or accessing information on school property related
to“hacking”, altering, or bypassing network security policies is in violation of the AUP policy and
will result in disciplinary actions.
The school district has the right to collect and examine any device that is suspected of causing
problems or was the source of an attack or virus infection.
The student must not use the device to record, transmit or post photos or video of a person or
persons on campus. Nor can any images or video recorded at school be transmitted or posted at
any time without the express permission of a teacher.
All student products will be reviewed by the teacher before uploading to the internet. Any
unapproved video/picture content found will violate the BYOT agreement.
The student realizes that printing from personal technology devices will not be possible at school.
Lincoln County Schools
2016-2017 School Year
Technology Acceptable Use Agreement - Regulation Code 3225/7320-R
PARENT OR GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
As a parent or guardian, I have read, understood, and explained to my child, the attached Internet Use
Agreement. I understand that the school system has provided Internet access to meet its educational
objectives and has taken precautions to eliminate child access to controversial material. However, I
recognize it is impossible for Lincoln County Schools to totally prevent child access to such material and
do not hold them responsible for any material my child accesses on the Internet. I accept full
responsibility for the actions of my child while on the Internet and while using school resources. I hereby
give permission to the school system to issue my child access to the Internet.
As a student, I understand the rules, and I promise to follow them. I understand that I suffer the
consequences if I do not follow the rules.
Teacher Name: ________________________________________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________
Bring Your Own Device - Technology in the Educational Program 3220-R
As a student of Lincoln County Schools, I understand and will abide by the above policy and guidelines. I
further understand that any violation is unethical and may result in the loss of my network and/or laptop
privileges as well as other disciplinary action.
Teacher Name: ________________________________________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________
Device:_________________ Model Number: ______________Serial Number_____________
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY BEFORE BRINGING YOUR
TECHNOLOGY DEVICE TO SCHOOL.