Teacher Intro to Digital Tools is home to a collection of resources have been created and curated by the AACPS Office of Instructional Technology to assist teachers in navigating the digital tools used in AACPS. 

Items available as an instructional resource are being created at an unprecedented rate. Technology has propelled the world to a new level of material availability, making it possible to produce or change, or update material daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. At the same time, educators must use and develop classroom lessons and instructional materials that reflect global and cultural diversity that align to the strategic plan. AACPS staff must ensure that the materials used in the instructional program comply with the procedures outlined in this document as per Board of Education Policy. IH-JG Copyright law and fair use guidelines must be followed with respect to all approved instructional materials. It is imperative that vendor acceptable use and privacy policies are reviewed and approved prior to consideration. It is incumbent on all staff to follow through on these responsibilities

• • As new technologies and ways to deliver content and information are developed, the above group will determine the appropriateness, need, and method to review.

  • An online system, available to all personnel, will serve as a database of materials approved for use by students in classrooms and in media centers.

Look for the purple folder on Classlink for information about getting an application evaluated for use or looking up approved resources.

Make traditional projects digital!

Our world is moving from paper to digital. Are your students?

There is good reason to go digital. There is so much more you can do in a digital project than with paper and pencil. (Ever try adding audio to a poster?)

You don’t have to give up traditional assignments, just give your students more engaging options for how to make them.

Find images and music!

Approved resources to access images, music/sounds, video and editing tools.

Digital curriculum connections for elementary!

Teacher curated technology activites for Pre-K to 5th grade and cultural Arts. All activities are aligned to current AACPS curriculums and National State Standards.

Grab and Go Templates!

Looking for instructional technology templates and activities that are ready to go? Look no further! The Office of Instructional Technology has curated and created options that work with our approved resources. Peruse the menu below to find just what you're in the mood for!

Student site with independent activities for students to use with codable robots. Also includes information for teachers. Elementary and secondary level activities included.

To access, visit "Teacher Intro to Digital Tools" and click on "OIT Resource Websites" on the navigation bar.