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Instructional Technology
Anne Arundel
County Public Schools’ Office of Instructional Technology (OIT)
supports student achievement through the integration of rich
technology resources into curriculum and instruction. The use of
technology, and the digital content it provides, creates challenging
and dynamic learning environments that engage and motivate students.
Such resources enable students to gain a deeper and more thorough
understanding of content while developing 21st Century
skills of digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, and effective
communication.
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The Office
of Instructional Technology continues to collaborate closely
with curricular departments to develop Technology Connections
for students and teachers at all levels and all subjects. These
connections align with the VSC and the Maryland Literacy
Standards for Students to provide differentiated instructional
opportunities. Included are resources that enable students to
achieve higher levels of learning and thinking. Lessons and
activities consist of content-related and interactive web links,
video clips, audio tools, interactive white boards, document
cameras, digital cameras, software applications, and the like.
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AACPS
Blackboardis managed by the Office of Instructional Technology. All AACPS instructional staff have an account and are welcome to access resources on our Blackboard server. AACPS staff members can use the same login that they use to check their AACPS e-mail. Teachers with (virtual) Blackboard communities are able to provide additional learning opportunities and support to their students. These online communities also allow teachers to post announcements, homework, web resources, digital media, and other important information for students and parents. Many professional development communities also use Blackboard to communicate and collaborate with teachers and staff district-wide.
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Through
the Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities program,
the AACPS Online Campus offers high school students
access to high quality web-delivered courses and instructional
support. Students unable to take a
specific course due to scheduling conflicts or because the
course is not offered at the home school, may, with prior
approval, be enrolled in an online course during the regular
school day. These, mostly AP, courses serve to expand the range
of learning opportunities available to AACPS students.
The Office of Instructional
Technology has initiated the AACPS eCoach
program to assist in
meeting the
NCLB goal that students will be technology literate by eighth
grade. In its fourth
year of implementation, the program provides guidance and
training for eCoaches to liaison with OIT teacher specialists
and become technology leaders in their elementary and middle
schools. These on-site trainers then share exemplary methods and
skills for incorporating technology into instruction with
teachers and staff.
Principles of Technology Leadership
is an online course offered by the Office of Instructional
Technology to prospective and practicing administrators. The
course is designed to assist administrators in developing an
understanding of technology leadership and best practices that
will lead to effective technology integration and improved
student learning. Participants examine processes needed to
enhance and differentiate instruction in order to prepare AACPS
students for the 21st Century.
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