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Stories that celebrate how teachers, administrators and school communities in LAUSD 
are impacting student achievement through instructional technology.
Principal, Gerardo Loera and the Virgil Middle School community are closing the “Digital Divide” by providing parents with free computers and 
broadband internet access at home.

Principal, Gerardo Loera and the Virgil Middle School community 

are closing the “Digital Divide” by providing parents with free 

computers and broadband internet access at home


Reimagining the Role of Technology at Virgil Middle School
by Gerardo Loera, Principal, Virgil Middle School

Throughout the country, recent trends show that schools are providing students more access to technology; however, at schools like Virgil Middle School, instructional improvements are taking place that move beyond merely providing access to its 1000+ students. During the 2015-16 academic year, Principal Gerardo Loera has been leading the school community in providing both access and instructional improvements that make the best use of available technology in classrooms.
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Featuring recommended apps and software, rated by 
Common Sense Media’s Graphite and teachers

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DIY: Free Website 
Common Sense Graphite recommends this free website to engage kids in creative problem-solving and skills-building through activities that let them make and build things using everyday materials.  This resource has been vetted and rated by both Graphite experts and teachers who have used it for instruction.
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Featuring up-to-date information on what’s happening with 
Instructional Technology in LAUSD

The Instructional Technology Initiative Task Force
The ITI Task Force is currently drafting a set of district-wide recommendations. Upcoming meetings will be devoted to reviewing and refining recommendations as a whole group. The next meeting will be held at Local District East at 4pm on April 14. If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Monterosa at  vanessa.monterosa@lausd.net..

Additional information can also be accessed on the ITI Task Force website: www.tinyurl.com/ITItaskforce


Support
Shared-Use Device Update

IDM Training

Does your Instructional Device Manager need to attend IDM training?  The next sessions will take place on Monday, April 18.  Sign up on Learning Zone (keyword: ITAM)


Questions?

For questions regarding the use and management of ITI Shared-use devices, please refer to the

Shared-use FAQ

Summer Storage for 1:1 Schools

ITI Summer Storage Information is now available for 1:1 schools to review and begin planning collection with Fall 2016-2017 redistribution in mind. You may also find this information in ITI’s Principal Portal under Summer Storage.


Links:

Summer Collection Overview Video

Pre Collection Planning Sheet

Collection Planning Sheet

ITI Re-Order Menu

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Profesional 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


High school teachers: Code.org has partnered with LAUSD to provide teacher training over the summer to ensure all high schools have the opportunity to make a computer science course offering available at your school site. Please visit http://bit.ly/lausdcs for more information and application


Imagine what happens when the smartest, most motivated educators engage with the most creative edtech entrepreneurs.  April 22-23, Hilton LAX.  For more information, visit EdSurge.  This is a free event.


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Technology Workshops for Teachers, Administrators, Librarians & Media Specialists

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) offers face-to-face, online and blended classes in 21st Century technology for K-12 teachers.  For further information, visit their Calendar of Events


Please Note: Workshops may be fee-based.  Check class offerings for pricing information.


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Highlighting the latest research and best practices in the field of 
instructional technology and 21st Century education
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ReMaking Education: Designing Classroom Makerspaces for Transformative Learning

The Maker movement is poised to transform learning in our schools. To counteract educational standards, testing and uniformity, this fresh approach emphasizes creation and creativity -- products and processes born from tinkering, playing, experimenting, expressing, iterating and collaborating -- and exploits new digital tools to make, share and learn across space and time, do-it-yourself (DIY) style.

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Tools and resources from Common Sense Education to support the
safe and responsible use of  technology by students and staff


Sneaky Camera Apps Teachers Should Know About

By CHRISTINE ELGERSMA,, Common Sense Media Senior Editor, Apps and Digital Learning

For kids, the joys of friendship are often expressed in the photos they share on social apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These types of photos -- the group shot from a day at the beach, a selfie at the DMV or the prom -- document kids' lives and strengthen relationships. But as we all know, cell phone cameras can be misused, and a new crop of photo apps are being used to hide photos instead of share them

"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."
- Benjamin Franklin

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