Explore two frameworks that can help you make intentional decisions about technology integration and student learning. SAMR provides a lens for considering how technology enhances or transforms a learning task, while Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy connects digital activities to different levels of thinking. Together, they can support purposeful lesson and activity design. 

Blended learning combines face-to-face instruction with purposeful use of digital tools and learning experiences. Explore the video and slide deck,to learn about blended learning models, strategies, and practical ways to design meaningful learning experiences that balance flexibility, interaction, and student choice.

Use the AACPS Instructional Technology Scope & Sequence to connect instructional technology integration with developmentally appropriate skills and learning goals. Explore the standards, essential skills, and indicators that support students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to communicate, create, collaborate, and learn with technology. 

Thoughtfully design your assignments in Canvas, to create a more organized, transparent, and impactful learning experience for students and parents. 

Digital choice boards increase access and engagement through accessibility tools, multimedia, virtual field trips, and flexible ways for students to demonstrate learning. They can be used in whole-class, small-group, or independent settings and can include hands-on activities with photo submissions as evidence.

Choice boards in Canvas provides how tos and considerations for building choice boards within the Rich Content Editor. 

This presentation highlights how closed captioning supports both accessibility and learning. Beyond removing barriers, captions can improve comprehension, focus, and retention, helping all learners engage more effectively with content.