Instructional Tech Weekly

Education Framework is a tool currently used to vet new software for data privacy. Their application aligns to Ed Law 2-D. Education Framework also provides an inventory tool to keep track of all District software. The CSDNR application listing can be found at this link. This listing is updated with new applications. This listing includes signed Parent Bill of Rights by vendors as well as other information about the application.

Since virtual and hybrid learning has been part of our school environment, technology has moved to the forefront and have been looking for tech tools and applications to assist with instruction and learning. We have started to build out a guide for the current applications used in the District for a variety of classroom purposes. Here is an interactive Google Slide Deck that provides details on the various CSDNR Applications. In this document, you will get information on how to login, the kind of subscription we have, similar software and resources on how to use the application.

Software is broken into different categories. These include Share & Respond, Connect & Organize, Engage & Check In and Create & Assess. There is also a listing of Content Applications. Before you look at new software, check out what we have currently in the District.

If you have received a new Smartboard in your classroom, but need some help understanding how to use it, here is a short video to assist you. You can also subscribe to the Smart Youtube Channel to get more information about your new board.

Smart Learning Suite is the online platform of Smart Notebook. You can upload Notebook, PowerPoint and pdf files into a new online lesson. Lessons in the Smart Learning Suite can be created as interactive learning sessions. When building a lesson, there are many activities to add to enhance student engagement. The application includes, games, quizzes, graphic organizers and opportunities for students to collaborate. If you want more information about the online platform, take a look at this 15 min video, which will help you get started in using Smart Learning Suite.

If you are looking to procure new software, you need to fill out the Software Approval Form. This revised form requires you to find the Privacy Quality Score from EducationFramework.com to determine its compliance with Ed Law 2-D. There are instructions on how to use the Education Framework website. Every District member can login to the site with their Google credentials to check on privacy scores for any software title. If the title is not in their database, you will need to add the website link and privacy policy link to a new menu. Education Framework will send you an email when they have vetted the software's privacy policy.

Don't forget to take a look at applications already used in the District. There may be something similar that has already been approved and purchased. Education Framework contains a listing of our inventory.

If you want to know more about data privacy and security in CSDNR, check out our new website. This site contains information about Ed Law 2-D, Parents rights, District Policies and other relevant information.

There are also ways that teachers can protect student data during virtual and classroom settings.

They include:

• Make sure during screen shares that student data is not shown
• Do not use software applications that require student logins that have not been vetted by the district
• Do not share student login information, especially if their username includes student IDs
• Take a look at this short video on protecting student data

There are three ways to progress monitor within STAR. You can use the modified benchmark assessment. There are also Curriculum Based Measures as well as Customized Assessments. There are pre-made Customized Assessments or they can be teacher-created. The Customized Assessments can be created based on standards and focus skills. To learn more, check out these resources put together by Dawn Huston. Here is a recording of a training Dawn Huston presented to colleagues. She also shared her Google Slide Deck.