Transformative Technology in AISD
...AND IN AISD LIBRARIES!!!
AmberRinehart
Office of Teaching and Learning
Email: amber.rinehart@austinisd.org
Phone: 512-414-9514
Twitter: @adrinehart
The "Stuff" - Hardware
- Over 34,000 devices delivered or on the way
- Network infrastructure upgrades underway
- Presentation systems in each classroom
- Additional devices planned...
The "Stuff" - Software
- Enhancements to the Cloud
- New Tools from key partners
- New Learning Positioning System (LPS)
The "Stuff" - Wetware (i.e. Brain Power)
- Kevin Schwarz, Technology Officer
- Professional Development Plan
- Campus Innovation Coaches (CICs)
- Restructured Technology Department
- Emphasis on Coaching
- Reducing the Effects of Silos at District Level
- Technology Integration Matrix
Focus on Leadership...
What ROLE do Libraries & Librarians Play?
A BIG ONE!!!
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Next School Year?
Where do I see my campus library in FIVE years?
Extra Resources
The Professional Learning Plan calls for experiences to. . .
be ongoing, personalized, and just-in-time.
be grounded in the appropriate mindset - educators need a growth mindset with regard to both technology and pedagogy to ensure that the application and use of technology that is informed by sound instructional practices.
keep educators up-to-date and adequately prepared to use technology tools and digital materials.
include support for educators to harness technology to examine data and analyze student learning outcomes to better plan, improve, and differentiate.
prepare educators to create and maintain flexible, learner-centered, and tech-infused learning environments.
promote innovation and collaboration with other educators, content experts, students, and a local and global community of learners.
model specific examples of transformative integration across curricular areas.
allow educators time to design and iterate meaningful learning experiences.
- promote educators and students as evaluators and curators of the best new and emerging technology for effective and transformative use.