Technology
The D64 Technology Department is committed to developing and supporting an educational technology ecosystem that maximizes teaching and learning.
In this modern age, technology tools are used in every facet of the learning journey and ignite the learning process. Students become not just knowledgeable but knowledge-ABLE, as described by Dr. Michael Wesch at Kansas State University. Being knowledge-ABLE is exercising the skills of media and information literacy, which are essential for this new generation to succeed in this modern global age.
All students in District 64 participate in the 1:1 Digital Learning Program with iPads for kindergarten and first grade and Chromebooks for grades 2–8. Teachers and students are able to choose the right technology in our D64 Technology Ecosystem to support learning for all of our 21st century learners.
- iPads are provided for Grades K–1 (stored at school).
- Chromebooks are provided for Grades 2–8.
- Grades 3–8 are responsible for bringing their charged devices to and from school daily.
- Students must keep devices in assigned protective cases, handle them responsibly, and report damages immediately.
- Annual maintenance fees and repair policies apply.
- Internet activity is filtered on and off campus.
- Parents can track browsing history, set screen-time limits, and pause home internet using the Lightspeed Parent Portal.
- All student data and approved digital tools comply with Illinois SOPPA, COPPA, and FERPA privacy standards.
- Student privacy is protected under SOPPA laws.
- District Approved AI tools do not sell student data.
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Approved tools do not use student data to train AI models.
- AI is a support tool. It must supplement, not replace, student effort.
- Misuse falls under district academic dishonesty policies.
- Teachers: Use approved AI to differentiate lessons, translate materials, and design classroom resources.
- Students: Use approved AI with a teacher's guidance to brainstorm, get feedback, and access resources.
- Student Rules: Brainstorm independently first. Verify facts. Cite AI assistance. Only use district-approved tools.
- This presentation equips District 64 families with tools to manage technology usage and navigate the 1:1 Digital Learning Platform.
- Key Topics: Covers device usage at home, daily balance with the utilization of technology, and strategies to support student learning.
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Learn more about how to manage student devices outside the classroom and how to troubleshoot various issues from different internet providers.
- Weekly Student Online Activity Report: Receive a summary of your student's web browsing activity straight to your email inbox every Sunday.
- This report includes their top 10 visited hosts, daily website visits, total browsed hosts, and average daily page visits.
- Real-Time Visibility: Access a full, web-based portal to view detailed, time-stamped activity for all sites visited after school hours.
- Screen Time Limits & Schedules: Create automated internet access schedules by day and time while at home, or pause internet access entirely.
- Category and Custom Restrictions: Allow, restrict, or block after-school access for specific browsing categories, such as games and YouTube.
- Families can also build a custom block list for specific websites.
For more information about how to enroll, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal Parent Guide.
- SOPPA guarantees that student data collected by educational technology operators is protected and used strictly for educational purposes.
- It provides details on district vendor agreements, data breach notification protocols, and parental rights regarding their child’s personally identifiable information.
To learn more about SOPPA visit the District 64 Student Data Privacy SOPPA page.
Explore our "Screens in Balance" resources below to learn how District 64 balances purposeful classroom technology with student safety and healthy screen habits. These resources outline device allocation, safety precautions, and tools available to families.
- This comprehensive guide details District 64's 1:1 tech vision, outlining device responsibilities by grade level, data privacy protections, and 24/7 web filtering. It also highlights how parents can monitor activity and schedule internet pauses using the Lightspeed Parent Portal.
- District 64 differentiates between 'screen time' used for vetted, purposeful learning and passive, commercial entertainment. By utilizing advanced filtering and providing parents with oversight tools, the district aims to foster a healthy digital balance for every student.
- Purposeful Educational Technology
- Vetted tools for instruction, adaptive practice, accessibility, and active collaboration to maximize learning potential.
- Supplement, not Replace
- Ed Tech enhances high-quality teaching and interpersonal experiences; it does not replace face-to-face instruction.
- Passive & Commercial Screens
- Entertainment and social media designed for repetitive engagement and ad revenue rather than educational growth.
- Safety Guardrails & Home Partnership
- 24/7 Lightspeed Systems Filtering
- Seamless integration provides secure filtering and monitoring on all district-issued devices, both on and off campus.
- Lightspeed Parent Portal
- Empowers parents to view browsing history, receive weekly reports, and schedule internet pauses at home.
- Collaborative Digital Citizenship
- A shared commitment between school and home to set boundaries and model healthy technology habits.
- District-Issued Device Allocation & Storage
- K- Grade 1
- Secure classroom cabinets
- Grade 2
- Secure classroom cabinets
- Grade 3-8
- Student-managed (Home & School)
- K- Grade 1
- 24/7 Lightspeed Systems Filtering
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"We need to move our students from being kowledgeable – that is knowing a bunch of stuff, to knowledge-ABLE – able to find, sort, analyze, criticize, and even create new knowledge."
(Wesch, YouTube)
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