ACPS Department of Technology

🚀 Why Digital Learning?
Digital learning has revolutionized education, making it accessible, interactive, and tailored to individual needs. It opens doors to a world of knowledge, right at our fingertips.

👩‍💻 Empowerment through Technology:
Whether it's virtual classrooms, online resources, or interactive apps, technology empowers us to learn anytime, anywhere. Embrace the opportunities it brings to our educational journey!

🔍 Exploring New Frontiers:
Digital learning allows us to explore subjects beyond textbooks, fostering curiosity and creativity. From virtual labs to interactive simulations, the possibilities are endless!

👨‍🏫 Shoutout to Educators:
A massive shoutout to our dedicated educators who have seamlessly adapted to digital platforms, creating engaging and dynamic learning experiences. Your efforts are shaping the future!

Elevating Digital Citizenship in Our Family! 💻

Let's practice responsible tech use together:

1. Set Intentions: Use tech with purpose – make every click count!

2. Safety First: Create a Family Cyber Safety Night at your own home – share safety tips and create a secure digital space where families can learn together .

3. Bond Digitally: Turn screen time into quality family time. Explore apps and safe websites together.

4. Lead by Example: Model good digital behavior. Be their guide on this digital adventure.

5. Privacy Matters: Teach kids to guard their info and respect others' privacy.

Check out Family Tech Planners from commonsensemedia.org

Let's create a tech-savvy family where values shine both online and offline! 🚀💖

Join us tomorrow for a conversation on student technology use! Our Learning Technology Integration team has partnered with Common Sense Media to form a panel of experts to answer your questions.

Families: check your email tomorrow for a Zoom link!

ACPS has a new communication system!

Families must opt-in to receive text messages. Families should have received a text on Monday from a phone number beginning with area code (424). If you would like to receive future text messages, simply reply “Yes” to that invitation.

New to ACPS? The Department of Technology has made this helpful video to get you started with your ACPS device and commonly used applications.

Find out more information at https://bit.ly/3smklT6

NTA Video 2021

Our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Chris Diggs, and our Manager for Digital Equity and Learning, Dr. Bert Jacoby, were featured on NBC29 last night to discuss our digital equity mission.

Our latest project includes placing new, interactive display technology in all K-8 classrooms.

Albemarle County schools gain new technology for digital equity Albemarle County schools are getting hundreds of new technology boards for the coming school year, which is part of its digital equity plan.

Our Technology Support Services team has imaging and distributing new teacher laptops this week!

New teachers, if you couldn't pick up your laptop this week, you can get it on Tuesday from your school's TSS: https://bit.ly/3rUFfbJ

ACPS was recently featured on NBC29 for our commitment to digital equity! Stay tuned for more details about our goals for the 2021-2022 school year!

Albemarle County Schools working towards digital equity Albemarle County Public Schools will be promoting digital equity this coming academic year for all students.

Check out the latest update of our org chart! The Department of Technology is gearing up for the 2021-2022 school year.

CoderDojo 2021 is underway! In early July, our CoderDojo teachers had a fun retreat planning lessons and materials for young coders.

Our summer intern orientation is underway!

Remember to delete those Spoofing, Hacking and SPAM emails and to never give out any personal information. ACPS will never ask for your password! Check out this video to learn more about using your “cautious lens.”

ACPS Phishing Training Watch this educational video to learn more about what Phishing is.