Top 10 List for Technology Implementation in Modern Schools Based on Current Standards

#	Policy / Rule	Connects To	Teacher Role	Student Role
1	Filtered and supervised Internet use	CIPA (filtering + monitoring)	Keep screens visible, circulate, use only approved sites.	Use assigned sites only; raise hand if something inappropriate appears.
2	Internet safety policy posted and taught	CIPA + AUP	Post kid‑friendly policy; review before each tech activity.	Read “Tech Promise”; give examples of following the rules.
3	Acceptable use: school devices for learning	AUP	Define “on‑task” use for each lesson; model checks.	Use devices only for assigned tasks; ask before opening new tabs.
4	Responsible use: shared ownership and reflection	RUP + ISTE Digital Citizen	Co‑create “Responsible Tech” chart; reflect after activities.	Use “I” statements; self‑evaluate their tech choices.
5	Digital citizenship & cyberbullying lessons	CIPA education + ISTE	Teach weekly mini‑lessons; role‑play responses.	Practice kind comments; report cyberbullying; “pause before you post.”
6	Protecting personal info and passwords	ISTE privacy	Teach public vs. private info; model strong passwords.	Never share addresses/phone numbers; keep passwords secure; log out.
7	Respectful communication & academic integrity	ISTE legal/ethical use	Show respectful vs. hurtful comments; teach “THINK.”	Use kind language; give credit when using others’ work.
8	Device care and security	E‑rate infrastructure care	Teach handling routines; explain why devices matter.	Soft touch; no food/drink near devices; report damage.
9	Screen time balance and on‑task monitoring	CIPA monitoring + healthy use	Use timers; build in “eyes up” breaks; monitor actively.	Follow time limits; close devices when asked; switch to offline tasks.
10	Reporting problems and incidents immediately	CIPA enforcement practice	Teach “Stop, Screenshot; Tell” routine; normalize reporting.	Tell an adult right away if they see something inappropriate or broken.

Key:

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Acceptable/Responsible Use Policy (AUP/RUP)

Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)

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