Mesquite ISD Instructional Technology

🥚 From tiny eggs to sequencing superstars! 🦋

Our PK students at Dr. Pirrung Elementary School recently took a deep dive into The Very Hungry Caterpillar. By practicing sequencing, these young learners are building the foundational logic skills needed for —all without a single screen in sight! 🍎🍐

🤓 Adobe Express has new activities for end of year fun! The guided activities are lightweight projects intended to help you and your students learn to use Adobe Express in a few easy steps. Each Guided activity includes a template, a video, and written instructions to help you get started quickly and create a fun project at the same time.

It’s time to Ctrl + Alt + Retire! 💻

Join us as we celebrate the incredible careers and lasting impact of our retiring teammates. Let’s honor their legacyp!

• 🗓 Monday, May 4, 2026
• 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• 📍 LSTC 2600 Motley Dr.

Reminder: Upload your photos and memories via the link by Monday, April 27 for the celebration slideshow!

🤓 Under the leadership of Veronica Armstrong, students take full ownership by tracking their own clinical progress. This student-led system simulates real-world medical documentation, compiling data into a live tracker to mirror professional healthcare environments. Mesquite ISD Career & Technical Education

🤓Teachers, Ms. Henderson, Ms. Gurrola, and Ms. Reason, are embracing inquiry and technology with their students. It's not everyday that high school students break out their inner Jackson Po***ck, but these groups have certainly caught the creative bug. These teachers' willingness to try something new and let their students explore opportunities is helping students create fond memories of HS long after the paint is dry.

🤓 8th-grade AVID students at Vanston Middle School had the opportunity to request their own learning topics recently. Students rotated through hands-on stations to master real-world skills they requested, from tying ties and basic sewing to cooking breakfast and practicing first aid and communication skills. This "Practical Skills" day was designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world, empowering students with the confidence and social-emotional tools they need to navigate life beyond middle school.

🤓 Looking at integrating AI into your classroom? Start with what works for any lesson; clearly defined goals and objectives. This will help you decide the best AI tool to use, or determine whether or not AI is really what you are looking for. Having clarity also helps students make the most of what they are given. Next, use and master just a couple of AI tools. Don’t let the newest, shiniest thing distract you from what's working for you and students. Ask for and listen to student feedback on how utilizing the AI tool went to determine what needs to change. AI is new-ish and it might seem scary, but good teaching is still good teaching. Start with what you know and move forward from there.

🚀 Math comes to life in Mrs. Mashell’s class at Judge Frank Berry Middle School! Using GearUp Meta headsets, 8th graders are exploring beyond the page, visualizing complex ideas, making real-world connections, and experiencing innovation firsthand.

🤓 Mrs. Gibson, a 2nd grade bilingual math teacher, completed the Launch K–5 class and earned 2 VEX robots for her campus! She collaborated with her ITC on an engaging addition and subtraction lesson using the robots, bringing hands-on learning and problem solving into her classroom.

🤓 We want to celebrate Priscila Rosario for fearlessly diving into Canva to help her 4th graders master text and graphic features. By learning the platform alongside her class, she empowered her students to create amazing visual and audio content while modeling what it looks like to be a lifelong learner.

MAJOR shoutout to our Trojan Tech Crew! 💻🚀

This year, the Chromebook Care Center at Agnews Campus has launched an exciting hands-on learning opportunity for our students through the Trojan Tech Crew!

These students have been trained to repair minor Chromebook damages right on campus, helping get devices back into students’ hands as quickly as possible!

Their hard work, dedication, and passion for their roles have been incredible to watch. They have truly made a huge impact on student success and have shown what responsibility, teamwork, and leadership look like in action.

We are proud of you,

Trojan Tech Crew —
Nevaeh Uccach
Delaney Olayo
Aliyah Gonzalez
Joshua Clifford
George Campos

Sponsors —
Tiffany Gonzales
Robin Rodriguez
Blake Tilton