- Instructional Technology
- Digital Learning Team
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Digital Learning Specialists
Highly motivated and experienced educators who support teachers, staff, administrators, and curriculum teams in creating future-ready learning environments.
Whether it is earning your Google Certified Educator certificate, getting ideas for how to use Chromebooks in your classroom, or needing a hand to hold through the basics, this team is here to support you. We can:
- Plan with your team
- Model and Co-teach
- Professional development for you/your team (conference periods, before/after school, whole staff, PLCs)
Our Team
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What We Do
The Digital Learning Specialists support the development of digitally fluent educators who are empowered to be excellent technology integrators and who create future-ready classroom environments. The Digital Learning Specialists are internationally recognized educational leaders who design and deliver professional learning that promotes purposeful and effective technology integration.
This team supports district initiatives such as the 1:1 Chromebook rollout and online textbook support. Each specialist supports multiple curriculum areas and coordinates campus technology professional learning at over 70 campuses across the district.
ETSI (Educational Technology Success Initiative) is a summer professional learning experience, created by the Digital Learning Team, designed to empower ed tech leaders on each campus. pisd.edu/etsi
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Virtual Appointments
These 30-minute virtual appointments are great for coaching, quick Q&A, and brainstorming.
Clara Alaniz - Bookings scheduling link
Leah Heerema - Bookings scheduling link
Lilly Jensby - Bookings scheduling link
Fern Johnson - Bookings scheduling link
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Tech Talk
The Digital Learning Team has a dedicated Microsoft Teams chat to provide just-in-time support for educators and staff.
Tech Talk is now "on demand". Send a text message in the Microsoft Teams chat if you'd like one-on-one coaching!
Find the link to join our virtual office hours on our Tech Talk site.