Digital Learning

MISSION STATEMENT

The Digital Learning department supports students, teachers, staff, and administration in the standards-aligned application and use of educational technology resources in order to promote digital literacy, digital citizenship, and student achievement in all academic disciplines.

APS Digital Learning Website

Link to APS Ed Tech Support Form

OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT DATA PRIVACY

The Arlington Public Schools is committed to protecting our students' privacy while also supporting the innovative use of digital learning resources in teaching and learning.

STUDENT DATA PRIVACY: Resources for Families

• Student Privacy 101 (Video 4:03 minutes)
• A Parent's Guide to Student Data Privacy
• APS Student Data Privacy Resources

APS DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES

The APS Digital Learning Resources list (Link to the List of APS Digital Learning Applications) includes district-wide subscriptions, free apps, and those that are paid for by specific departments or schools. There are three possible designations for each tool:

Approved: The contract is signed and the app is in use.
Approved w/ Guardian Release: Guardians signed a contract to allow it to be used in a specific classroom with a specific group of students.
Not Approved: Vendor was unable to sign the contract and, therefore, teachers are not allowed to use the app with students.

HOME COMPUTER USE RESOURCES

Keyboarding Without Tears (KWT)
To access your 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders' KWT account, please click this link https://clever.com/in/ArlingtonMA and choose Log in with Google. Students may need to
type in their Spyponders username and password if they haven't logged into Google previously.

The resources below provide helpful information for Parents and Guardians in order to keep
children safe while online.

• Common Sense Media Resources
  Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit
  an organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world
  of media and technology.

• ConnectSafely Web Tips for Parents
  Social Web tips for parents from Connect Safely.

• Family Online Safety Institute
  The Family Online Safety Institute brings a unique, international perspective
  to the potential risks, harms as well as the rewards of our online lives.

• Net Family News for Parents
  The mission is to document developments in the digital technology and
  media young people love and use most.

• Stay Safe Online Parental Controls
  Parental controls are available on most Internet-enabled devices, like computers,
  smartphones, tablets, and gaming systems. When enabling parental controls, use
  age-appropriate settings to filter, monitor, and block your child's activities.

• Webwise Internet Advice for Parents
  Top 10 tips for parents on internet safety.

FORMS AND POLICIES

• APS Responsible Use Policy (RUP), Grades K-12
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