Instructional Technology
About Us
The Office of Instructional Technology develops and supports technology resources and professional development to enhance the teaching-learning process. This program has an impact on every WCPSS classroom - elementary, middle, and high.
Areas of focus include:
Internet Safety
WCPSS provides digital citizenship lessons through ISafe.
NC Department of Justice
Protect Yourself - Protect-Children
NC Laws
Cyber-bullying
Cyberstalking
Other Internet Safety Resources
Resources
Curriculum
North Carolina Standard Standard Course of Study - Computer Skills
National Technology Educational Standards
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Copyright (in an electronic environment)
David Warlick's Landmarks for Schools (Citation Maker)
Kaleidoscope
NC WiseOwl
LEARN NC
The NetSmartz Workshop
Intel Teach
SAS inSchool
WebQuests
Innovative Teaching for the 21st Century Learners
Technology In Schools
Learning in the 21st Century (ppt 452 KB)
ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education - Develop NETS - T and NETS - A
Authentic Learning for the 21st Century - An Overview
21st Century Schools - website with resources, staff development, some free, some fee-based
Examples of workshops: Project-Based Learning - Plugged In Designing
21st Century Classroom + Common Core State Standards
Example of 21st Century Classroom Layout
Another example of 21st Century Classroom Layout
Project-Based Learning - Premier site for PBL
Institute for School Innovation - The Institute engages in research and development to increase teacher effectiveness through the use of technology and active learning.
Edutopia