604.11 APPROPRIATE USE OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS

It is important to embrace technology that can foster a creative, interactive learning environment for students, and facilitate employee professional development and collaboration.  The use of online platforms to host remote interaction between students and employees and to facilitate learning is encouraged in the district. 

While student and employee instruction and communication using virtual and online platforms provides a wide array of learning opportunities, it is imperative that employees and students recognize that the use of such platforms is a privilege.  Training related to the use of online learning platforms will be provided to employees and students. 

The district shall carefully safeguard the right of students and employees to learn and teach in a respectful environment regardless of the method. All instruction and communication through online learning platforms should be appropriate to the age and ability of the participants.  Students and employees should be aware that online platforms may be monitored by the district.  Verbal and written communication occurring on these platforms may be recorded and stored by the district in accordance with applicable laws. 

Any verbal or written communication on these platforms deemed to be inappropriate will subject the student and/or employee to the same disciplinary measures that would exist if the interaction took place through traditional in-person learning. Students and employees who have concerns about the proper use of these platforms are encouraged to speak with their teachers or building principal. The superintendent will make administrative regulations necessary to enforce this policy. 

 

Legal Reference: 

     20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99

     47 U.S.C. §254

     20 U.S.C. §6777

     Iowa Code §§ 715C

Cross Reference:

104      Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy

104R1  Anti-Bullying/Harrassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104E1  Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form

104E2  Anti-Bullying/Harrassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104E3  Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complain Form

506.1  Student Records

605.4  Technology in the Classroom

605.6 Internet Appropriate Use

501.06 Student Transfers In

506.01  Student Records

506.01R1  Education Records Access - Regulation

506.01E1  Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01E2  Education Records Access - Aughorization for Release of Education Records

506.01E3  Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01E4  Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01E5  Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01E6  Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01E7  Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01E8  Education Records Access - Annual Notice

605.04       Technology in the Classroom

605.06        Internet Appropriate Use

605.06R1   Internet Appropriate Use - Regulation

605.06E1   Internet Appropriate Use - Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents

605.06E2    Internet Appropriate Use - Violation Notice

713              Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking

713R1          Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking - Regulation

       

Approved:  8/10/2020        Reviewed:  11/13/2024             Revised:  11/13/2024