SDL Technology and Digital Learning

Question 1

Which federal law requires school districts receiving E-Rate funding to implement internet safety policies and technology protection measures for minors?

Accepted Answer

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Answer

CIPA mandates that schools receiving E-Rate discounts must adopt and enforce an internet safety policy that includes technology protection measures blocking or filtering obscene content for minors.

Question 2

A district superintendent is evaluating a 1:1 device initiative. Which consideration should be addressed FIRST before deployment?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring equitable home internet access for all students

Answer

Equitable home internet access must be addressed first because devices are only effective for learning if students can connect outside of school, preventing a digital divide from widening.

Question 3

Under FERPA, which action requires written parental consent before a school district may share student education records with a third-party ed-tech vendor?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting individually identifiable student data not covered by a legitimate exception

Answer

FERPA requires written parental consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from education records to third parties unless a specific statutory exception applies.

Question 4

A district technology director recommends adopting a new Learning Management System (LMS). What is the superintendent's most important governance responsibility in this process?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the procurement follows board policy and includes a data privacy agreement

Answer

The superintendent must ensure procurement adheres to board policy and that a data privacy/security agreement (DPA) is in place before student data enters any third-party platform.

Question 5

Which approach best addresses the digital equity gap for students who lack home broadband access in a rural school district?

Accepted Answer

Partnering with E-Rate, state grants, and local ISPs to expand hotspot lending and subsidized connectivity

Answer

A multi-pronged strategy leveraging E-Rate, state grants, and ISP partnerships provides sustainable infrastructure solutions rather than workarounds that reduce learning opportunities.

SDL - School District Leader Practice Test

SDL - School District Leader Practice Test

SDL Technology and Digital Learning