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2024 Champions - Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition
Congratulations to this year’s Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition Champions!
- Junior League Champions: Climate Justices from Region North’s Vena Avenue Elementary and Highly Gifted Magnet
- Varsity League Champions: Blazing BEVA Builders from the Business Entrepreneurship Virtual Academy
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#LAatISTE
Are you attending #ISTELive 24? If so, join our #LAatISTE sessions being offered by LAUSD!
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NEW - LAUSD Drones Policy
Exciting news! Check out LAUSD's new Drones Policy, Bulletin 149909, and discover how drones are enhancing education and operations while ensuring safety and compliance in LAUSD.
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Secondary Computer Science Cohorts
Are you a Middle or High School planning for the 23-24 school year and interested in offering Computer Science Discoveries, Exploring CS or Advanced Placement CS?
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MS & HS: Digital Citizenship In the Age of AI Mandatory 13 and Up Schoology Course
We are pleased to inform you that office hours will be available from February to May 31, 2024 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 p.m. During these sessions, you can seek assistance with the following: Clarifications on course assignments and guidance with navigating Schoology. Support with overcoming any challenges encountered during the course.Clarifications on the recently revised Responsible Use Policy (RUP) with AI language.
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2024 Champions - Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition
Congratulations to this year’s Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition Champions!
- Junior League Champions: Climate Justices from Region North’s Vena Avenue Elementary and Highly Gifted Magnet
- Varsity League Champions: Blazing BEVA Builders from the Business Entrepreneurship Virtual Academy
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Asynchronous Artificial Intelligence Professional Learning
Join our NEW #CS4LAUSD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Asynchronous learning focused on transforming education through AI! Learn more at: lausd.org/itipdcatalog
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Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition with Minecraft Education
UPDATE March 6, 2024 Level Up Los Angeles REGION RUMBLE Semi-Finals have wrapped and we are heading into the FINALS beginning March 13! Follow along and cheer on your team during the Level Up Los Angeles Esports Competition Region Rumble!
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Leading Edge EdTech Summit (LEETS) 2024
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 2, 2024 will be the 6th Annual Leading Edge EdTech Summit, or LEETS24! This year’s theme is “EdTech for Global Citizenship: Connecting Purpose, Planet, and People". For more information visit www.lausd.org/leets
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Leadership Exchange
Introducing The Instructional Technology Initiative Leadership Exchange, designed as a cohesive instructional technology cohort experience. This program empowers schools to assess their unique educational needs, paving the way for the integration of cutting-edge technologies that enrich student learning and involvement. Interested schools complete the interest form.
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Computer Science Education Week December 4-8, 2023
Join us in celebrating the annual Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week), December 4-8! See past CSEd Week events at: achieve.lausd.net/Page/16709 and let us know how your school will be celebrating computer science education: bit.ly/CSEd-School-Highlights
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October 2023 - Instructional Technology Initiative Newsletter
Read the latest copy of our newsletter featuring Google for Education, Common Sense Education and more.
READ: https://mailchi.mp/lausd/la-unified-instructional-technology-initiative-october-2023
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Digital Citizenship Week October 16-20, 2023
Will your school be celebrating DCW week?
Please let us know of your efforts by completing this form.
For more ideas, visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/16713
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DigCitCon 2023
Want to empower students and cultivate a culture of digital citizenship in the age of Artificial Intelligence? Mark your calendars for a free, in person event on Saturday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and be part of DigCitCon, a digital citizenship convening for administrators and education leaders.
Learn more at lausd.org/DigCitCon
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August Instructional Technology Initiative Newsletter
Read the latest copy of our newsletter featuring Google for Education, Common Sense Education and more.
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JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are currently hiring for three positions!
- Specialist (1) DUE August 17: Details at bit.ly/Specialist_8-17-23
- Instructional Technology Facilitator (2) DUE August 18: Details at bit.ly/8-18-23-ITF
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Computer Science Supplementary Authorization
LAUSD and UCLA TEP have partnered to facilitate an opportunity where teachers can work toward their Computer Science Supplementary Authorization. Courses are open to teachers from all grade levels, no experience required.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/LAUSDCSSA
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June Quarterly Instructional Technology Initiative Newsletter
Read the latest copy of our newsletter with special feature articles spotlighting Union Avenue Elementary
Learn more: https://www.lausd.org/Page/13393
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Champions - 2023 Level Up Los Angeles Student Build Coding Challenge
Congratulations to the 2023 Level Up Los Angeles Student Build Coding Challenge champions, Spontaneous Combustion from Palms Middle School!
Learn more: https://www.lausd.org/levelupla
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Leading for Impact Podcast - Episode 11
In Episode 11, an empowered leadership team at James Madison Middle School share the unique experiences as a classroom teacher, Edtech coach and administrator working collaboratively to drive ongoing learning and innovations around the integration of computer science with all learners.
Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast
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Secondary Computer Science Cohorts
Are you a Middle or High School planning for the 23-24 school year and interested in offering Computer Science Discoveries, Exploring CS or Advanced Placement CS?
Join our Secondary CS Cohorts! Learn more at: www.lausd.org/Page/16711.
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#CS4LAUSD Conference
Save the Date: June 3, 2023.The Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) is bringing back the #CS4LAUSD conference which provides L.A. Unified educators, leaders, and practitioners have a space to engage in promising practices to support the expansion of Computer Science Education.
Learn more at:https://www.lausd.org/Page/17617
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Level Up Los Angeles Minecraft Education Student Build Challenge
LEVEL 1 Extended to April 28, 2023. It's time to take your Game-Based Learning to the next level!
For more information visit www.lausd.org/LevelUpLA
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Leading Edge EdTech Summit (LEETS) 2023
LEETS23 Flyer: Saturday, March 11, 2023 will be the 5th Annual Leading Edge EdTech Summit or LEETS23 to learn and immerse in the most innovative and forward-thinking edtech professional learning opportunity for all LAUSD educators and leaders.
For more information visit www.lausd.org/leets
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Computer Science Education Week December 5-9, 2022
Will your school be celebrating CSEd week?
Please let us know of your efforts by completing this form.
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Digital Citizenship Week October 17-21, 2022
Will your school be celebrating DCW week?
Please let us know of your efforts by completing this form.
For more ideas, visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/16713
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DigCit Connect
Join us on Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT for DigCit Connect, a free virtual event to help kids be their best selves online, presented by ITI, ISTE, and DigCit Coalition!
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Digital Futures Guide
The Digital Futures Guide is a unique framework centered on students and outlines changes to district infrastructure and processes, as well as a series of innovation pilots aimed at shifting the use of technology in transformative and equitable ways which will require significant changes in practice on the part of district leaders and teachers.
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#LAatCSTA
Are you attending the CSTA 2022 Annual Conference? If so, please check out the sessions being offered by L.A. Unified.
Learn more at: http://bit.ly/LAatCSTA22
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#LAatISTE
Are you attending #ISTELive 22? Join our #LAatISTE sessions from the leadership exchange panel, to engage & connect forum, interactive sessions, virtual & in-person posters, & creation lab learning experiences!
Learn more at: http://bit.ly/LAatISTE22
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Practitioner Schools 7.0: Empowered Learner
The application window for Practitioner Schools (PS) 7.0 Empowered Learner Program is now open. Apply to participate in our program that focuses on strategically and systematically ensuring L.A. Unified students leverage digital resources and develop foundational 21st century practices interconnected with computer science education and digital citizenship.
OVERVIEW: Intent to Participate
Learn more: https://www.lausd.org/Page/16015
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Leading Edge EdTech Summit (LEETS): April 23, 2022
Now in its 4th year, LEETS is transitioning back into an in-person edtech festival, officially named LEETSFest22. This signature event will bring leading edge connections to key edtech initiatives for L.A. Unified to expand computer science education, implement 21st century teaching and learning, and advance digital citizenship.
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Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) Program
Applications now open.
Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable Computer Science (CS) programs in high schools by pairing classroom teachers with industry volunteers and a proven curricula.
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Leading for Impact Podcast - Episode 3
In Episode 3, edtech influencers and lifelong learners share their implementation strategies to build capacity at their school site, stay connected as learners, and facilitate 21st century instruction.
Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast or listen on: Apple Podcasts
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CSEd Week 2021 - December 6-10, 2021
Save the Date for L.A. Unified’s Computer Science Education Week December 6-10, 2021
This year's theme is #CSEverywhere! Share highlights and how you plan to celebrate at bit.ly/CelebrateCSEdWeek
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Leading for Impact Podcast - Episode 2
In this month’s episode, the Instructional Leadership Team at Garvanza Elementary Technology & Leadership Magnet (GETLM) shares their Digital Citizenship journey. Together, the principal, magnet coordinator, and instructional technology facilitator describe their school’s #DigCit culture and plans for a successful Digital Citizenship Week showcase!
Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast or listen on: Apple Podcasts
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Instructional Technology Planning Cohort: November 22-24
We invite school Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to join us for a 3-day cohort to dialogue and develop an informed, effective school-wide plan for digital age learners. This is a professional learning opportunity which provides school Instructional Leadership Teams guidance in developing an Instructional Technology Plan for digital learning tailored to each school’s needs.
Interested school leaders contact Maria Magnanimo-Toledo at mmagna1@lausd.net
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Leading for Impact Podcast
You are invited to listen in on how L.A. Unified is making an impact with instructional technology. In this monthly podcast you will hear directly from educational leaders who are leveraging technology along with sound instructional practices to transform teaching and learning in equitable and impactful ways.
Enjoy the Leading for Impact podcast at bit.ly/ITI-Podcast
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Digital Citizenship Week October 18-22, 2021
Will your school be celebrating DCW week?
Please let us know of your efforts by completing this form.
For more ideas, visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/16713
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#DigCitCon2021
L.A. Unified and the Division of Instruction’s Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) collaborates once again with the Association of California School Administrators Region 16 (ACSA-R16) to bring DigCitCon2021 to the District, the premier digital citizenship conference for administrators, by administrators.
To RSVP register at: bit.ly/RSVP-DigCitCon2021
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The ITI Team Presents at ISTE21 Live
Will you be attending ISTE21 Live? If so, we invite you to attend the many sessions being delivered by the Instructional Technology Initiative team. Sessions range from exploring creativity through computer science to sharing professional learning experiences.
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Practitioner Schools 6.0: Creative Communicator
The application window for Practitioner Schools (PS) 6.0 Creative Communicator Program is now open. Apply to participate in our program that focuses on strategically and systematically ensuring L.A. Unified students leverage digital resources and develop foundational 21st century practices interconnected with computer science education and digital citizenship.
APPLICATION CLOSED
OVERVIEW: Practitioner Schools 6.0
ATTACHMENT A: Intent to Participate
ATTACHMENT B: Creative Communicator Champion OverviewRECORDING: Informational Webinar
PRESENTATION: Informational WebinarLearn more: https://www.lausd.org/Page/16015
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Secondary Computer Science Cohort
Would you like to bring the Computer Science Discoveries course to your middle school next year? Would you like to offer Exploring Computer Science or Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles at your high school? Learn about our Secondary Computer Science Cohorts. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHKFRXswqBXjCHahSDKbkL8mSYczj1YY/view?usp=sharing
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ITI PD Pick of the Week for April 12, 2021
ITI designs and delivers over 130 professional development sessions throughout the school year. Want to know about our top picks coming up? Click this link to see this week's top pick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHKFRXswqBXjCHahSDKbkL8mSYczj1YY/view?usp=sharing
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ITI PD Pick of the Week for April 13, 2021
ITI designs and delivers over 130 professional development sessions throughout the school year. Want to know about our top picks coming up? Click this link to see this week's top pick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QtnntNyQZZXP3gZKC-o8m6Xy40QkwPIE/view?usp=sharing
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ITI PD Pick of the Week for April 14, 2021
ITI designs and delivers over 130 professional development sessions throughout the school year. Want to know about our top picks coming up? Click this link to see this week's top pick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kBHRdXcqk8Xt56Pi-SV0THfA83qyRxD5/view?usp=sharing
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ITI PD Pick of the Week for April 15, 2021
ITI designs and delivers over 130 professional development sessions throughout the school year. Want to know about our top picks coming up? Click this link to see this week's top pick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zKGlb0buz29vPLeyCGEilbx8HAr7qfh9/view?usp=sharing
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ITI PD Pick of the Week for April 17, 2021
ITI designs and delivers over 130 professional development sessions throughout the school year. Want to know about our top picks coming up? Click this link to see this week's top pick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MQU6OvWxTBbKX4r4AyRUO4KZJJhLHWYs/view?usp=sharing
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April 7-10 is Leading Edge EdTech Summit Festival 2021
Each year, the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) celebrates Leading Edge EdTech Summit Festival 2021
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Leading Edge EdTech Summit Festival 2021 - #LEETSFest21
LEETSFest21 is a four-day virtual conference from April 7 - 10, 2021, that features exemplary learning experiences captured by L.A. Unified educators. After school and weekend sessions demonstrate the continuum of personalized learning. April 7 - 10, 2021.
For Registration, go to MyPLN (Keywords: ITI, LEETS)
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Amazon Future Engineer + BootUp Elementary Computer Science Initiative
The Amazon Future Engineer + BootUp Elementary Computer Science program must be a Title 1 Elementary School looking to bring computer science education to their school. Find out how your school can apply for this initiative.
OVERVIEW: Amazon Future Engineer+BootUp Elementary Computer Science Initiative
ATTACHMENT A: Intent to Participate
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L.A. Unified's #DigCit Efforts Shared in ACSA Article
A pilot program across Los Angeles Unified illustrates how to support system-level digital citizenship education for leaders. Read more: https://leadership.acsa.org/digital-citizenship-for-education-leaders
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Join a Computer Science (CS) Cohort!
Interested in Bringing CS, CS Discoveries, Exploring CS, or AP CS Principles to your School in the Future? Applications are now open. Learn more: https://www.lausd.org/page/10023
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ITI Director, Sophia Mendoza, joins ISTE Board
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), an education nonprofit that supports the use of technology to accelerate innovation in education, announced the results of its election for board of directors. Newly ISTE Board Members includes L.A. Unified leader, Sophia Mendoza. Read more: https://www.iste.org/explore/press-releases/iste-announces-new-board-members-1
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December 7-11 is Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week)
Each year, the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) celebrates CSEd Week to amplify awareness of and expand access to CS course for all students. Will you celebrate with us this year?
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The ITI Team Presents at ISTE20 Live
Will you be attending ISTE20 Live? If so, we invite you to attend the many sessions being delivered by the Instructional Technology Initiative team. Sessions range from exploring creativity through computer science to sharing professional learning experiences.
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TODAY @ 1pm PST
Join us and Common Sense Education via Facebook Live for a special Digital Citizenship Week Showcase event featuring special guest from the Disney Channel!
Click here to join: https://facebook.com/LAUSDITI
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2020 Digital Citizenship Week Showcase via Facebook Live
Despite teaching and learning remotely this year, ITI is still committed to celebrating and honoring the digital citizenship strides many L.A. Unified schools have made since March. Join us on Friday, October 23 @ 1pm via Facebook Live for a special event in partnership with Common Sense Education! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDITI/
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Announcing #DigCitCon2020 with ACSA Region 16
ACSA Region 16 and ITI are launching the District's first ever #DigCitCon2020 to empower #DigCitLA education leaders to connect, collaborate, and build community as digital agents. For more information, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/page/17224
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ACSA Region 16 #DigCitLA Brown Bags
In collaboration with ACSA R16, ITI is delivering brown bag lunch sessions for administrators focused on all aspects of digital citizenship -- from civic engagement to media literacy. For more information, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/page/17225
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Bring Computer Science to Your School
The Instructional Technology Initiative and Local District East are providing Fall Enrichment courses for students in grades K-8 focused on computer science skills and dispositions. Students will program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with their classmates and other students across the district using visual programming language and joining an online community where children learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically. To learn more about how you can bring computer science education to your school please visit the L.A. Unified dedicated Computer Science website at https://www.lausd.org/page/10023
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Self-Paced ITI Digital Citizenship Course Available
This course is designed to empower learners to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. Through a variety of activities, this course will provide opportunities to learn L. A. Unified’s definition of digital citizenship, the District’s policies and promising practices around engaging in digital learning environments, and most importantly provide a wealth of teaching and learning resources that educators can put into practice immediately. Register today via MyPLN using the following keywords: Continuity of Learning: ITI Reaching Beyond the Classroom - Digital Citizen.
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Leading Edge EdTech Summit 2020
ITI is partnering with Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Teaching Excellence and Microsoft Education for the second “Leading Edge EdTech Summit,” a one-day conference featuring exemplary learning experiences captured by L.A. Unified educators demonstrating the continuum of personalized learning. For Registration, go MyPLN (Keywords: ITI, LEETS)
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ITI @ #DigCitCommit Virtual Congress
On February 11-12, 2020, the DigCitCommit Virtual Congress was held at Facebook HQ where featured leaders shared how digital citizenship practices can have a positive impact on the world. L.A. Unified was a featured school district spotlighted for our commitment to digital citizenship over the last five years. ITI Director, Sophia Mendoza, and PPDS, Dr. Vanessa Monterosa, took to the DigCitCommit stage to share promising practices for system-level implementation of digital citizenship from policy to practice. This session was streamed live to over 1,700 virtual attendees from around the globe. To view the session, click the following link:
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MaCES Cultivates Digital Agents
Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES) shared a featured message at the DigCitCommit Virtual Congress where Principal Duran, CS Teacher Ms. Camarena, and three students shared how they support and engage in cultivating productive and positive digital footprints. This video was featured at Facebook HQ and streamed live to over 1,700 virtual attendees from around the globe. To view this video, please click this link: https://lausd.wistia.com/medias/91jf39a0gk
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Computer Science Education Week
The 2019 Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week will be from December 9-15, 2019. ITI is looking to highlight District-wide events and activities that promote computer science. CSEd week is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. This year’s theme is “#CSforGood: Learn computer science, change the world.” Use bit.ly/ITICSE2019to share your highlights with ITI and use #CS4LAUSD when posting on twitter. Click here for more information
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Digital Citizenship 2019
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Fall Readiness Checklist for 1:1 Schools
The Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) offers District-wide instructional resources to support schools’ completion of the prerequisites and fall readiness checklist items in order to distribute digital tools to students. Please visit the ITI website for more information at https://www.lausd.org/Page/8766. Principal Certification due by October 31, 2019.
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Professional DevelopmentThank you for visiting the ITI website and your interest in our professional development opportunities. The following opportunities are currently available: Professional Development Catalog.
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Leading with Instruction at #ISTE19The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) team will be presenting at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2019 Conference being held in Philadelphia, PA.If you will be attending ISTE 2019, please feel free to attend our conference sessions: Flyer
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Practitioner Schools 4.0: Global Collaborator Overview
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ISTE CEO, Richard Culatta, Highlights ITI in ASCD Magazine
READ: "Creating a Shared Vision"
What is the difference between schools who are using technology effectively and those who are not? More often than not, says Culatta, it comes down to creating a vision for learning before jumping into buying devices or software. Culatta describes how using a shared set of digital-learning strategies helped the Los Angeles Unified School District rework a failed technology strategy and right path to meeting its central goal of enabling more effective and more innovative learning for students. Reprinted with permission from ASCD.
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Professional Development Catalog 2019
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ITI Team Shares 3 Ways to be an ISTE Education Leader
Read about how L.A. Unified cultivates empowered leaders throughout the District. This article appears in the International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) members-only print magazine. Reprinted with permission from ISTE.
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Secondary Computer Science Course Updates
At the end of the 2018-19 school year, Introduction to Computers will sunset and be replaced with Computer Science Discoveries (180115 and 180116), Introduction to Programming: Game Design and App Development (180117 and 180118), Introduction to Physical Computing (180121 and 180122), or an equivalent Career Technical Education (CTE) computer science course for students in grades 6-8. These courses are aligned to the new California Computer Science State Standards. For students in high school, Computer Science 1 (CTE introductory), Exploring Computer Science (CTE concentrator, or non-CTE), or an equivalent course aligned to the new California State Computer Science Standards will be offered in lieu of students enrolling in Introduction to Computers, which will no longer be part of the secondary course catalog and will serve as introductory computer science courses open to all students.
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Computer Science Education Week
This year is going to be the biggest #HourOfCode yet! What will you create? Code.org created a new #HourOfCode tutorial and it is finally here! Explore the new Dance Party tutorial. Do a little dance, make a little code! Go to https://code.org/dance to begin the Dance Party experience.
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L.A. Unified Featured in ISTE’s Empowered LearnerRead: Total Turnaround
Read about how L.A. Unified did a total turnaround and became a model for instructional technology success. This article appears in the International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) members-only print magazine, Empowered Learner. Reprinted with permission from ISTE.
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Leading with InstructionRead: ITI Progress Report
Grounded in research and promising practices, the Leading with Instruction report provides readers with a revised set of components that support a successful instructional technology program aligned to key frameworks such as the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Essential Conditions, the K12 Computer Science Framework, and the Prosci ADKAR Change Management Model. To start the conversation around integrating instructional technology practices, read ITI’s Leading with Instruction report today!
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Practitioner Schools 3.0: Innovative Designer Overview
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Computer Science Professional Learning Catalog
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ISTE Standards for Students
The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where they or their teachers are in the thoughtful integration of ed tech. There are seven modules for students.
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Apple TV Distribution for Use with Shared-Use Devices
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Practitioner Schools 2.0:
Leading With Computational ThinkingApplication Due:
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Teacher Leader Network
Application Due:
Friday, April 21, 2017 @ 5PM -
Teacher Leader Network Intensive
March 31 and April 1
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New Professional Learning Opportunities
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Team Professional Learning Opportunities
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New Professional Learning Opportunities
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Securing Devices 2016-17
IT Asset Management has developed the Securing Devices 2016-17 informative. Please review. Click here to download the document.
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ISTE Standards for Students
The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where they or their teachers are in the thoughtful integration of ed tech. There are seven modules for students.
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New Professional Learning Opportunities
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Task Force Recommendations
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One to One Principals Webinar
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Dr. Puentedura The Father of SAMR
Dr.Puentedura is the creator of the SAMR model. SAMR is reflective tool that teachers can apply in order to transform teaching and learning from modification to redefinition. In this webinar, Dr. Puentedura addresses the different misconceptions around his work by sharing his current research which compares the SAMR model to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
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Online Gradebook Pilot
Pilot schools have been learning about special features that help teachers to facilitate class discussions, create student and extra credit assignments, and ways in which elementary teachers can use Schoology to personalize learning. In the following webinar series, we invite you to explore the use and potential of these powerful tools. If your school is interested in participating in Phase 2 of the pilot, please fill out this survey.
Webinar Session 1 - March 17, 2016
In this session we covered strategies for adjusting the student completion rules in the self-paced Gradebook course to make it more flexible, the student assignment workflow and joining/using the ITF Schoology Group.Webinar Session 2 - March 30, 2016
In this Session we covered creating and facilitating online discussions - including adding video/audio, differentiating with grading groups and requiring students to post before revealing other responses.Webinar Session 3 - April 6, 2016
In this Session we covered ways to use Schoology in the Elementary Classroom.Webinar Session 4 - April 13, 2016
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Schools to receive funding for locally grown technology plans
Nearly 250 schools will receive grants to expand access to classroom technology under a $9.7 million plan approved Tuesday by the Board of Education.
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Educational Technology Grant/2015-16 Technology Grant
The Los Angeles Unified School District is taking advantage of new funding sources to support schools in expanding efforts to increase student access to technology.
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Tech Task Force homes in on lesson-sharing software as a way to modernize education
The Instructional Technology Initiative Task Force received a lesson this week on learning management systems – software programs that allow teachers to share classroom assignments, feedback, grades and other information with students and parents.
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Volunteer-advocate Scott Folsom honored with first-ever Board President’s Award for Service
Parent volunteer Scott Folsom, who has dedicated more than a quarter-century of advocacy and leadership to L.A. Unified, was honored today with the first-ever Board President’s Award for Service to the District for his work on behalf of families and students.
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Libra Academy educator wins $20,000 teaching award for supporting, inspiring students
Orlando Rodriguez, native of Huntington Park who returned to teach at one of the community's high schools was honored today by the Carlston Family Foundation as the recipient of an Outstanding Teachers of America Award, which recognizes significant contributions made to the academic success of students.
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Board members get the latest on District’s education technology strategy
In an update to the Board of Education, leaders from the Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) team discussed activities related to plans to increase student access to technology in schools across L.A. Unified.
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MyMath ConnectED App Tutorial
MyMath ConnectED App tutorial overview on a Apple iPad.
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ITI on LAUSDDaily.net
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PEACE Fund/LAUSD Surface Computer Contest
Through a generous donation provided by The PEACE Fund, Nine classrooms in the LAUSD will be awarded 10 Surface computers each to support teaching and learning. 33 teachers in grades K-12 have been nominated and are submitting projects that will be voted on by the public to determine the winners - voting begins on Minday, February 1. Please visit www.thepeacefund.org for more information.
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Online Gradebook PilotAbout the Pilot...The purpose of the Gradebook and LMS pilot is to determine whether Schoology's Gradebook and LMS are the right tools for tracking student performance and managing digital instructional content for the District, while also ensuring that these applications will integrate seamlessly with MiSiS and the Parent PASSport, and gathering and analyzing usage data and feedback from participating pilot schools to support development of a District-wide implementation plan through a thoughtful, informed approach.
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Educational Technology GrantLAUSD's Newest Effort to Invest In Innovation at Schools
About the Grant...
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Presentation to the Bond Oversight Committee on January 28, 2016.
To view the presentation, click here
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New Links and Resources Added!
Elementary Principal Organization Meeting on September 18, 2015Learn how four elementary school principals lead, monitor and evaluate the integration of instructional technology. This panel of principals shares advice and promising practices on how to integrate instructional technology. Principals discuss lessons learned in the areas of school-wide instructional technology readiness, implementation of 1:1, take home of devices and utilizing testing devices for instruction.
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Using Shared-Use (Formerly Testing) Devices for Instruction
- Click here to access the template for the Shared-Use Device School Insructional Technology Plan Proposal
- Please submit your 2 - page proposal for Instructional Use of Testing Carts here
For any questions regarding submission of your proposal contact: Deborah Francois
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Year 2 Evaluations
Click on the links below to view the Year 2 evaluations from the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Both the full report and the Executive Summary are available:
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Readiness Checklist for Fall 2015Visit the Principals' Portal and learn how to prepare for the upcoming fall...Visit