Philosophy
Learning to use digital tools for communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration builds tech-savvy, digitally literate, responsible digital citizens – students who are college, career, and life-ready. Instructional Technology supports technology integration through content and K-8 Technology Application courses. In accordance with the Texas Long-Range Technology Plan and the Texas Education Agency, teachers integrate technology to engage students, and enhance and extend learning in all classes.
Learning to use digital tools for communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration builds tech-savvy, digitally literate, responsible digital citizens – students who are college, career, and life-ready. Instructional Technology supports technology integration through content and K-8 Technology Application courses. In accordance with the Texas Long-Range Technology Plan and the Texas Education Agency, teachers integrate technology to engage students, and enhance and extend learning in all classes.
Digital Learning
Digital Learning
The Digital Learning Team is made up of an Instructional Technology Director, Digital Learning Coaches, and a Digital Resource Specialist. The Digital Learning Team are experienced educators who are skilled in creating and making innovative learning experiences possible for teachers and students. As a coach they partner with teachers to leverage District provided digital tools and resources to engage students, enhance mastery of student learning goals, and extend learning outside the classroom to create real-world connections.
The Digital Learning Team is made up of an Instructional Technology Director, Digital Learning Coaches, and a Digital Resource Specialist. The Digital Learning Team are experienced educators who are skilled in creating and making innovative learning experiences possible for teachers and students. As a coach they partner with teachers to leverage District provided digital tools and resources to engage students, enhance mastery of student learning goals, and extend learning outside the classroom to create real-world connections.
The team provides training related to the use of digital tools and platforms for teaching using blended learning tools and strategies, embedding digital literacy, designing engaging lessons, creating and navigating online learning environments using research-based best practices, personalizing content to student needs, and fostering creative and innovative thinking and products.
The team provides training related to the use of digital tools and platforms for teaching using blended learning tools and strategies, embedding digital literacy, designing engaging lessons, creating and navigating online learning environments using research-based best practices, personalizing content to student needs, and fostering creative and innovative thinking and products.