Technology
Pine-Richland School District's technology effort emphasizes the strategic use of technologies to enhance the experience of all learners, efficiently manage operations and improve communications with students, staff and public.
The technology department focuses on the needs of K-12 schools and includes professional development and training resources, operating software, hardware and support services.
Acceptable Use of Technology
The PR School Board supports use of the internet, computers and other technologies in the district in order to facilitate learning and teaching through interpersonal communications and access to information, research and collaboration.
The use of the district’s Internet service and all district-provided computers, computer networks, servers, hardware, software, telephone and voice mail systems, email accounts and all other technology facilities (collectively, “technologies”) shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the school district, as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities and developmental levels of students.
In addition, all students, district employees and third parties who use district technologies shall be required to comply at all times with the requirements as set forth in Policy 815.
Use of Email and Electronic Communications
High-Speed Regional Network
Pine-Richland is a member district of AlleghenyCONNECT. This regional wide-area private network provides high-speed connectivity among the school districts of Allegheny County. Opportunities for virtual field trips, professional development, video conferencing and resource sharing are being explored.
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