La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LIX-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section LIX-305 - Technology

A. Technology can enhance learning by improving both the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional time. The National Health Education Standards and Louisiana Health Education Content Standards expect students to demonstrate the ability to access health information. School districts are expected to provide for the utilization of information technologies in the delivery of health instruction.

B. Students will be required to make numerous health care decisions in their lifetimes and must do this in an environment in which they are bombarded with health information that may or may not be accurate. Comprehensive health education prepares students to use and evaluate information for accuracy from a variety of sources. This requires that students use technology to gather current, accurate information prior to making decisions and taking action. The use of technology to access information is an essential lifelong health literacy skill.

C. The careful, guided use of technology to enhance the effectiveness of health education can allow all students to access the most current information. Due to the abundance of information available, educators, administrators, and parents are encouraged to evaluate the quality of available information prior to presenting it to students.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LIX-305

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Student and School Performance, LR 28:1943 (September 2002), repromulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 37:2098 (July 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:24.4 et seq.