The Center for Educational Technology (CET) works with faculty, staff, students and their families in using technology to support the mission of Chattanooga Christian School. The CET leads all digital learning initiatives at the school. The primary mission of the CET is to provide vision, leadership, and support in the appropriate use of educational technology and multimedia for teaching and learning.

The CET is responsible for the instructional design within the Learning Management System and administration of the Canvas features. Together, this team consisting of CTO Stephen Ibach, instructional designer Jody Barr, and Technician Dallas Williams, facilitates technology-rich teaching and learning support. 

The CET works to achieve this mission by:

• Coordinating and providing instructional technology resources, services, and support for faculty and students

• Promoting the use of technology and best practices in enhancing teaching and learning, including the use of face-to-face, blended, and online technologies to increase the accessibility of the school’s academic programs

• Collaborating with faculty to further their use of technology for teaching and learning

• Working in cooperation with the Academic Dean to assure the quality of courses and curricula

• Examining emerging technologies that might lead to improvements in teaching and learning 

• Providing expertise, including individual assistance, hands-on workshops, computer-based training, and special events, to educate faculty, staff, and students in the use of current and emerging technologies as they relate to teaching and learning 

• Cultivating an atmosphere of safe exploration and personal growth for faculty, staff, and students experiencing a change in the learning environment due to new and emerging technologies