Conducting an Edtech Inventory
Before building or strengthening edtech processes, school and system leaders need to first take stock of what tools currently exist in their school system.
May 23, 2023
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Edtech Tools Inventory Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet can be used by school and district teams to conduct an inventory of their edtech tools. The spreadsheet template includes space for general information about the tool, purpose, data collection, and privacy.
May 23, 2023
Chicopee’s Edtech Tool Gallery
Chicopee Public Schools developed an edtech tool gallery using Airtable. The visual gallery displays all of the tools that the district uses and ones they are reviewing, along with other relevant information such as a brief description of the tool, its category of use, and which schools/grades use it.
May 23, 2023
Chicopee’s Edtech Inventory Survey for Stakeholders
Chicopee Public Schools conducted a survey of all staff members to determine which edtech tools they were using and their comfort level with each tool. The survey also asks staff what support they would like to better implement the tools.
May 23, 2023
Chicopee Public Schools
Chicopee Public Schools, located in Massachusetts, serve 7,800 students in grades pre K-12. The district consists of one early childhood center, nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school.
May 23, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: ASU Prep Digital on Building Relationships and Human Connections in Virtual Learning
In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Jill Rogier, Head of Schools, Digital, and Betsy Fowler, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at ASU Prep Digital. Learn about their approach to student-centered supports, flexibility for educators, and ensuring all of their students have a path to post-secondary education.
May 19, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: My Tech High’s Tuition-Free & Student-Centered Approach to Virtual Learning
In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Matt Bowman, founder and CEO at My Tech High. Learn about their innovative model focused on personalizing education to students’ individual goals and learning preferences, offering their students flexibility and a tailored approach to education – all at no cost to families.
May 19, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Map Academy on Healing and Holistic Student Supports
In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Rachel Babcock, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Map Academy. Learn about their holistic and student-centered approach to education, designed to address the unique needs and life circumstances of students as an alternative high school. Their model weaves together collaborative and cooperative learning, student data, support structures, and crucial programs that help them develop their postsecondary and career readiness in order to attend to myriad aspects of their students’ learning experiences.
May 19, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: VLACS on a Mastery-Based Approach in Virtual Learning
In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Dr. Steve Kossakoski, CEO at Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS). Learn about their mastery-based approach, emphasis on meaningful discussion between students and instructors, and advisors who support students throughout their entire virtual learning journey with the school.
May 19, 2023
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: The Forest School Online on Student-Centered Learning, Real-World Relevance, and Continuous Improvement in Virtual Learning
In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Maxwell Smith, Head of The Forest School Online. Learn about their flexible, student-centered approach to online learning. Employing targeted and relevant curricula, a focus on real-world learning, and a deliberate culture of feedback and stakeholder engagement, The Forest School Online works to provide a holistic learning experience for students across the globe.
May 19, 2023