Board Policy

BP 6162.7

Instruction

Use Of Technology In Instruction

The Board of Education encourages the instructional use of computers, videotapes, interactive videodisks, distance learning, cable television and other technologies. The Board perceives that these technologies:

� Give students new ways to access information and practice skills

� Help teachers meet a wide range of learning styles

� Enable teachers to move from whole-class instruction to a mixture of small-group and individualized instruction

� Help students develop reasoning and problem-solving abilities

� Will be a part of students' everyday lives

The Board recognizes that trained teachers are needed to make the best use of the district's technology. Teachers and instructional aides shall receive training in using the technologies available to them. All district schools shall have the opportunity to obtain computers, software and other equipment.

The district's educational software shall be carefully selected and evaluated so as to meet the teachers' and students' needs and conform with district policy and regulations.

(cf. 3512 - Equipment)

(cf. 4132/4232/4332 - Publication or Creation of Materials)

(cf. 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials)

(cf. 6161.11 - Supplementary Instructional Materials)

(cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

51865 California distance learning policy

51870-51874 Educational Technology Act of 1992

Management Resources:

CDE PUBLICATIONS

The California Master Plan For Educational Technology, April 1992

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California