Standard 3.5

The institution integrates digital resources into teaching, learning, and operations to improve professional practice, student performance, and organizational effectiveness.

Overview

Tiger Academy integrates digital resources into teaching daily. The scholars use programs such as iReady, Google Classroom, Nearpod, Moby Max, Study Island, Smarty Ants and Benchmark Advance. The teachers use digital lesson plans and incorporate the smart board, iPads, Chromebooks, and classroom computers to enhance scholars’ learning.

Tiger Academy also employs an Instructional Technology Specialist. This individual manages all digital platforms and provides training and support to all staff members specifically related to the integration of instructional technology in the classroom. All staff members have access to the Tiger Connection, a website for staff to access resources, complete documents and surveys, communicate schedules, and submit behavior/counseling needs. Tiger Academy and UNF Coaching cycles also use SWIVL technology to record and assess lessons.

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