TECHNOLOGY

Our 1:1 iPad program equips each student and teacher with an iPad for use in each of his or her classes. The 1:1 iPad Program harnesses the immense power of digital media to explore, connect, create, and learn.  We hope to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world.

How are iPads distributed?

• Prekindergarten students will be issued a device to utilize through the school year.

• Students will be issued a device in Grade K and utilize the same device through grade 4.

Where can I find the District Tech Agreement?

Parents are asked to complete the District Tech Agreement at the start of each school year. The district has consolidated the technology-related agreements that we ask parents to acknowledge each year into one survey. It is available for you in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You will be asked to complete this survey once for each child you have enrolled in the district. Directions to access the Agreement in the Parent Portal can be found here.

What happens if a student's iPad is damaged?

• We ask that students tell their teacher right away. Even the tiniest crack should be reported to minimize further damage.

• Damaged iPads are sent out for repair, and a student is issued a loaner.

• We remind you that families are responsible for a portion of the price of repairs. Families are notified of the cost after the repair is completed.

More information can be found in the District Issued Portable Electronic Devices Policy 8332.

 

 

Digital citizenship is the responsible use of technology to learn, create, and participate.

Guided by the ISTE standards, Digital Citizenship is taught consistently to all students in grades K through 5. Below are the key competencies. 

• Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

• Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

• Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

• Students manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.

Our classroom STEAM activities ask students to design, construct, and test solutions to a given problem. Students think critically, collaborate with peers, and communicate their solutions.

Students at Parkville have a variety of opportunities to engage in computer programming with hands-on experiences. Students learn coding and computational problem solving strategies while programming age appropriate robots.  In addition, students are introduced to software programs that help kids refine their design, logic, and problem-solving abilities.  

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Bee-Bot Robots: Students learn fundamental coding concepts while completing programming challenges with the bee-bots.
 
Code-a-Pillar:  Kindergarten and prekindergarten students are introduced to coding while mixing up segments and putting them back together to program Code-a-pillar.

Coji the Emoji Robot: Students are introduced to coding through sending emoji messages to Coji using the iPads.

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Code.Org: Students participate in this worldwide coding event to solve grade appropriate challenges.