The Office of Instructional Technology’s vision aligns with the Maryland State Department of Education’s vision. Improved student learning will be achieved through the seamless integration of technology. The use of technology, and the digital content that it brings, will create dynamic and challenging learning environments that engage and motivate students, enabling them to be independent, creative, effective communicators, and problem solvers.

Belief

Anne Arundel County Public School’s Instructional Technology Office of Staff Development recognizes that computer-related technology is not an end in itself, but rather a tool to support the learning process. In alignment with the 2002-2007 Goals of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, it is our belief that technology should be integrated into instruction to improve student learning in core subject areas. This integration will also allow for the acquisition of technology knowledge and skills critical to our students’ ability to contribute and function in the 21st century

We offer:

• Workshops that address Technology Standards

• Technology support for curriculum areas
• AACPS eCoach program
• Workshops that address the use of technology for differentiating instruction
• ethical use of technology, digital citizenship, copyright and fair-use
• effective integration of technology into instruction
• Using Technology in the Block
• Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
• Dept, Team, Individual planning for integration of technology into instruction
• Open Court technology activities
• Online professional development opportunities for administrators and teachers
• Professional Development for teachers on the use of online support for AP Courses