Technology and Excellence in Education. The USCEA and the District agree that the terms this section will be applied to ensure quality education for the students of the District, that the District desires to maintain a high quality work environment for staff, and that the District and the USCEA will continue to work collaboratively to ensure the effective, high quality use of technology in education. The parties are strongly committed to maintaining the School District’s high standard of educational achievement and to making the necessary changes and innovations that will be necessary to educate students in the 21st Century. Without diminishing the School Board’s right to determine and establish the District’s educational program and to implement technology, the parties recognize the following factors should be considered in the implementation of nontraditional educational programs, such as Online and/or Blended School courses:
1. Class size has an effect on educational pedagogy, the finances of the District, and the working conditions of staff.
2. Teaching methods and structures will need to change constantly in the future in order to successfully prepare students for our ever-changing society.
3. Technology and technological advancement must be embraced and incorporated into the curriculum wherever it will enhance educational pedagogy. On-line and blended schools are current examples of educational opportunities that technology makes possible.
4. New approaches to teaching, including on-line and blended schools must be introduced with careful planning and the participation of the professional staff. New approaches should be introduced in a manner that gives professional staff necessary training and access to technical support.
5. Student and teacher assignments to Online and/or Blended Schools courses should be integrated with the student’s course schedule and the teacher’s work schedule.
6. High School teachers teaching Online and/or Blended School courses will be subject to Article IX, Section B of this Agreement.
7. While it is recognized that student safety is the responsibility of all School District employees, a teacher cannot be held responsible for accidents, injuries, or the behavior of a student during an on-line class if the teacher does not have the responsibility to directly supervise the student and the teacher has otherwise met the responsibilities as a teacher in a reasonable manner.
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Technology and Excellence in Education. The parties are strongly committed to maintaining the School District’s high standard of educational achievement and to making the necessary changes and innovations that will be necessary to educate students in the 21st Century. Without diminishing the School Board’s right to determine and establish the District’s educational program and to implement technology, the parties recognize the following factors should be considered in the implementation of nontraditional educational programs, such as Online and/or Blended School courses:
1. Class size has an effect on educational pedagogy, the finances of the District, and the working conditions of staff.
2. Teaching methods and structures will need to change constantly in the future in order to successfully prepare students for our ever-changing society.
3. Technology and technological advancement must be embraced and incorporated into the curriculum wherever it will enhance educational pedagogy. On-line and blended schools are current examples of educational opportunities that technology makes possible.
4. New approaches to teaching, including on-line and blended schools must be introduced with careful planning and the participation of the professional staff. New approaches should be introduced in a manner that gives professional staff necessary training and access to technical support.
5. Student and teacher assignments to Online and/or Blended Schools courses should be integrated with the student’s course schedule and the teacher’s work schedule.
6. High School teachers teaching Online and/or Blended School courses will be subject to Article IX, Section B of this Agreement.
Technology and Excellence in Education. The USCEA and the District agree that the terms this section will be applied to ensure quality education for the students of the District, that the District desires to maintain a high quality work environment for staff, and that the District and the USCEA will continue to work collaboratively to ensure the effective, high quality use of technology in education.
1. Class size has an effect on educational pedagogy, the finances of the District, and the working conditions of staff.
2. Teaching methods and structures will need to change constantly in the future in order to successfully prepare students for our ever-changing society.
3. Technology and technological advancement must be embraced and incorporated into the curriculum wherever it will enhance educational pedagogy. On-line and blended schools are current examples of educational opportunities that technology makes possible.
4. New approaches to teaching, including on-line and blended schools must be introduced with careful planning and the participation of the professional staff. New approaches should be introduced in a manner that gives professional staff necessary training and access to technical support.
5. Student and teacher assignments to Online and/or Blended Schools courses should be integrated with the student’s course schedule and the teacher’s work schedule.
6. High School teachers teaching Online and/or Blended School courses will be subject to Article IX, Section B of this Agreement.
7. While it is recognized that student safety is the responsibility of all School District employees, a teacher cannot be held responsible for accidents, injuries, or the behavior of a student during an on-line class if the teacher does not have the responsibility to directly supervise the student and the teacher has otherwise met his responsibilities as a teacher in a reasonable manner.
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