Enriching Teaching and Learning Through the Use of Technology

Digital Learning supports the fusion of tools and practice in the classroom to provide students with essential experiences and skills needed to be successful in college and life. The foundation documents of our work are: 

• Washington State K-12 EdTech Standards
• Principles for Effective Digital Learning

We collaborate with teachers, administrators, and students to enrich teaching and learning through the use of technology. We support educators as they seek to enhance student learning outcomes by combining sound instructional practices with digital learning strategies and tools.

Goals

• Research: The Digital Learning Team together with Educational Technologists (ETs) work with teachers, administrators and staff to highlight new technologies and best practice in the use of those technologies to enhance academic achievement for all students
• Collaboration: The Digital Learning Team works with school staff, content area coaches and managers, and DoTS staff to support the fusion of technology tools in instructional practice aligned with district initiatives.
• Professional Development: The Digital Learning Team provides professional development to teachers and teacher-librarians to support their growth in technology proficiency and level of technology integration into classroom practice, both measured by required annual Washington State surveys.
• Planning and Evaluation: The Digital Learning Team works with schools to plan technology use and professional development for schools as well as assisting in the monitoring of student and staff growth in technology proficiency and classroom integration.