A message from Dave
This is an exciting time to be in Austin ISD. The integration of technology into teaching and learning is rapidly increasing. Systems are being put in place to provide teachers with instant access to relevant student data and curriculum resources. In May 2008, Austin voters approved a $69 million technology bond. These funds will provide a major increase in campus technology. During the 2008-2009 school year, every teacher will receive a laptop to replace his or her current desktop computer. Over the next three years, campuses will receive new mobile computer labs, old computers and printers will be replaced and we will begin installing "Innovation Stations" in classroom. These classroom installations will bring projectors, audio video systems, document cameras and interactive tools to most classrooms.
The role of the Instructional Technology team is to provide classroom support for teachers as they use technology tools in the teaching and learning process. The IT staff works with your campus through the Instructional Technology Resource Contact to provide the needed support.
NEWS
2nd Grade Teacher Awarded Best Buy Teach Award
Read how Gullett's Sheryl Southwell won $3,000...Teacher Laptop Pilot
On January 13 laptops were distributed to teachers at 3 schools: Clayton, Overton and Garcia. For more information on the AISD Teacher Laptop initiative please check the 'Techinfo' site.AISD 2008 Techology Overview
Learn about what is in store for AISD teachers in 2008, with sound (.mov) (download Quicktime) or without sound (.pdf)!National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) in AISD
In AISD we believe that "all students must have regular opportunites to use technology to develop skills that encourage personal productivity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in the classroom and in daily life." From the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for students.
AISD Instructional Technology initiatives are focused on 3 of the 6 NETS Standards:
Some of our initiatives include:- The iPod initiative - Watch the KEYE Video Report!
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