STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: US OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
https://tech.ed.gov/for-students-and-families/
Students and families are at the center of everything we do in the U.S. Office of Educational Technology. Below are a series of links and resources for students and families looking to learn more about our initiatives and how educational technology can benefit their lives.
VIDEO GAMES FOR LEARNING
https://tech.ed.gov/games/
Video games are important learning tools that provide immersive, interactive, and creative spaces for students to learn and explore in the 21st century classroom. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the proven power of digital games for learning and is committed to fostering the broader adoption of high quality games in schools and informal learning settings.
STUDENT DATA PRIVACY
https://tech.ed.gov/privacy/
The U.S. Department of Education is committed to both technological progress and the protection of privacy and security for students, educators, and all involved in schools. The U.S. Department of Education runs the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) as a “one-stop” resource for answering questions and addressing concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, and security practices. PTAC provides timely information and updated guidance on privacy, confidentiality, and security practices through a variety of resources, including training materials and opportunities to receive direct assistance with privacy, security, and confidentiality of student data systems.
Resources from New York City Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology
US Dept of Educational Technology Brief- Early Learning and Technology
https://tech.ed.gov/earlylearning/principles/
"The Departments recognize that families and early educators have many different options for using technology with early learners. The Departments believe that guidance needs to reflect the reality that families and early educators have access to apps, digital books, games, video chatting software, and a multitude of other interactive technologies that can be used with young children. Even as new technologies emerge, the Departments believe that these principles apply, though guidance may evolve as more research on this topic is published.
The Departments’ four guiding principles for use of technology with early learners are as follows:
• Guiding Principle #1: Technology—when used appropriately—can be a tool for learning.
• Guiding Principle #2: Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children.
• Guiding Principle #3: Technology may be used to strengthen relationships among parents, families, early educators, and young children.
• Guiding Principle #4: Technology is more effective for learning when adults and peers interact or co-view with young children."
Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning
https://tech.ed.gov/infrastructure/
National Educational Technology Plan
https://tech.ed.gov/netp/
Early Learning and Technology
https://tech.ed.gov/earlylearning/
Learning Technology Effectiveness
https://tech.ed.gov/learning-technology-effectiveness/
Ten Opportunities for Technology to Transform Teaching & Learning
https://tech.ed.gov/developers-guide/
1. Improving mastery of academic skills
2. Developing skills to promote lifelong learning
3. Increasing family engagement
4. Planning for future education opportunities
5. Designing effective assessments
6. Improving educator professional development
7. Improving educator productivity
8. Making learning accessible to all students
9. Closing opportunity gaps
10. Closing achievement gaps
NYS department of Education – Educational Technology
http://www.nysed.gov/edtech/
NYC Schools Missions and Goals
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/vision-and-mission/equity-and-excellence
NYC Digital Citizenship
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/digital-citizenship
NYC DOE AUP for Students
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/policies-for-all/internet-acceptable-use-policy
NYS DOE Keyboarding Guidelines
http://www.nysed.gov/edtech/guidance-keyboarding-instruction-0
NYS DOE Curriculum and Instruction
http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction