Each year, the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) prepares a year-end report that highlights achievements and activities. ITI has had an incredibly busy year since the Board of Education approved the Task Force Recommendations in June 2016. The recommendations propose a shift in the instructional paradigm and reframes the work that ITI is doing in partnership with schools and District leaders. We invite you to read the following article and learn about the extensive work that ITI is doing to to support the growth of all educators. 
Stories that celebrate how teachers, administrators and school communities in
LAUSD are impacting student achievement through instructional technology.
ITI Celebrates 2016 Accomplishments
by Vanessa Monterosa Ed. M., ITI Program Policy Development Specialist
Each year, the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) prepares a year-end report that highlights achievements and activities. ITI has had an incredibly busy year since the Board of Education approved the Task Force Recommendations in June 2016. The recommendations propose a shift in the instructional paradigm and reframes the work that ITI is doing in partnership with schools and District leaders. We invite you to read the following article and learn about the extensive work that ITI is doing to to support the growth of all educators.
Each year, the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) prepares a year-end report that highlights achievements and activities. ITI has had an incredibly busy year since the Board of Education approved the Task Force Recommendations in June 2016. The recommendations propose a shift in the instructional paradigm and reframes the work that ITI is doing in partnership with schools and District leaders. We invite you to read the following article and learn about the extensive work that ITI is doing to to support the growth of all educators. 
Featuring recommended apps and software, rated by
Common Sense Education and teachers
Edpuzzle is an easy-to-use video platform that helps teachers save time, boost classroom engagement and improve student learning through video lessons.
Tools and resources from Common Sense Education to support the safe and
responsible use of technology by students and staff
Practical Implementation of Digital Citizenship in Your Classroom
What does digital citizenship implementation look like in your classroom? See what other educators across the country are doing to make digital citizenship not a standalone topic, but well integrated into the fabric of what they are teaching.
See what it looks like in context here
Congratulations
Congratulations Pinewood Elementary, Carson Street Elementary, Mendez High School, and Griffin Elementary are four LAUSD schools who completed the requirements to become Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified Schools.
Tools and resources from ISTE to promote future-ready learning
As we all start thinking about building a culture and a system where technology can help improve student learning outcomes, we encourage you to consider how you can become an agent of change. Make ISTE’s blog site, EdTekHub, part of your toolkit for using technology for learning, teaching and leading. Below are a few blogs that discuss classroom and building level leadership and how we can ensure that technology works to close, not widen, the equity gap.
Featuring up-to-date information on what’s happening
with Instructional Technology in LAUSD
ITI Professional Learning Opportunities
Each month ITI will be offering two professional learning opportunities in each of the local districts.
- Empowered Learner
- Registration available through MyPLN (Keyword: Empowered Learner)
- Creative Communicator
- Registration available through MyPLN (Keyword: Creative Communicator)
ITI Instructional Technology Cohort
Instructional Leadership Teams are invited to participate in an Instructional Technology Cohort that will offer guidance in developing an informed, effective plan for learning leveraging digital tools and tailored to each school’s needs. Spring and Summer 2017 Cohorts now available for registration.
Contact allison.jonas@lausd.net to register your team
SCHOOLOGY Secondary Training
Secondary school certificated staff members have the opportunity to attend voluntary training opportunities for Schoology Gradebook.
Computer Science Discoveries
CS Discoveries is a brand new introductory Computer Science (CS) course created by Code.org that
empowers students to create authentic artifacts (like Web pages and interactive games) and engage with CS as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.
Data Privacy Day 2017
LAUSD is now a Data Privacy Day Champion with the National Cyber Security Alliance. Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust is the theme for Data Privacy Day (DPD), an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information #PrivacyAware.
Readiness and Integration Instructional Tips
Now that digital devices have become a central part of our instruction, one of the greatest issues can be figuring out how to manage the tech-infused classroom. Some of the most prevalent questions we face are..
ITI Task Force
The next Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 2, 2017 at the Local District East Office.
Save the Date
- 4/6/2016 - LD East, 4-6pm TBA
Professional Development opportunities for educators to
support the use of Instructional Technology
We are providing the following information to support professional learning and growth at your school site. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and pass them on to other colleagues as well.
Innovation Summit
The Innovation Summit hosted by EdTechTeacher brings together the best of iPads, Chromebooks, Google Apps, and innovative instruction to improve student learning. February 6-8, 2017 • San Diego Convention Center.
Spark Lab Invent It Challenge
The Invent It Challenge inspires students around the world to unleash their inner inventor! Using Smithsonian's Spark!Lab Invention Process, students brainstorm new inventions to solve global problems. For the 2017 Challenge, participants will focus their minds and talent on generating new solutions to environmental problems such as water scarcity, climate change, air pollution, water pollution, endangered species, invasive species and natural resource loss. For more information 2017 6th Annual Spark Lab Invent It Challenge
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
At Discovery Cube, our exhibits, field trips and assembly programs allow kids to think and learn using their hands Visit to find out more about School Programs and different opportunities for teachers.
Discovery Cube Ocean Quest Field Trips
Dive into marine sciences during a trip to Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest. Embark on a Newport Bay boat tour, explore hands-on marine environment-focused activities, visit our Ocean Lab exhibits. Field trips are highly interactive and based on NGSS.
Highlighting the latest research and best practices in the field of
instructional technology and 21st Century education
Why Empathy Holds the Key to Transforming 21st Century Learning
by MindShift
As we embark on a new year and new leadership in our country, this is a good time for teachers to start talking about empathy; particularly moving forward towards a more Personalized Learning experience. The empathy concept could be a great teaching tool as we prepare our students to become global citizens.
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