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A Step-By-Step Guide to Strengthen EdTech Systems

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Andrea Cote

Assistant Director of EdTech

MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Ed

A.J. Coté has 20+ years of experience in the areas of educational technology, adult learning & PD, assistive technology, and special education. A.J. dedicated 15 years to serving in Massachusetts school districts supporting students and educators as an Instructional Technology Specialist and Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL). At MA DESE, AJ serves as the Assistant Director of Educational Technology. She has extensive experience teaching students and providing engaging adult professional development at the school, district, state, and national levels.Andréa (A.J.) Coté, M.Ed., CETL, has over 20 years of educational experience in the areas of digital learning, adult learning & professional development, assistive technology, and special education. The first 15 years of her career were dedicated to serving in Massachusetts public school districts as an Instructional Technology Specialist and nationally Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL). A.J. currently serves as the Assistant Director of Educational Technology at the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She has extensive experience teaching students as well as providing adult professional development at the school, district, state, and national levels.

Jackie Gantzer

Director of EdTech

MA DESE

Jackie Gantzer is the Director of EdTech and School Support at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In this dual capacity she leads the Office of EdTech’s efforts to establish equitable edtech systems in K12 schools, while also supporting implementation of the state’s school improvement strategy. Previously, Jackie taught middle school ELA, led assessment and instruction for a network of schools, served in the Indianapolis Mayor's Office, and led educator talent strategy for a nonprofit. She holds a Master's Degree in Education Policy with a focus on Diversity and Equity in Education from the University of Illinois.

Michael Ham

Partner; Research, Measurement, & Polic

The Learning Accelerator

Michael Ham is an Associate Partner on The Learning Accelerator (TLA)’s Programs team, where he oversees a portfolio of projects supporting leaders at the state and system levels in developing and strengthening edtech processes. As a former educator and fellow of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, Michael has spent several years accelerating learning through technology integration and supporting K-12 leaders in effecting equity-centered change. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and when not working, is training for marathon distance open-water swims.

Jin-Soo Huh

Partner

The Learning Accelerator
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Jin-Soo Huh is a Partner at The Learning Accelerator, a national nonprofit accelerating individual, organization, and sector learning to transform K-12 education. He is an experienced educator and innovation leader and has expertise in school design, education technology, professional development, and personalized learning. He believes strongly in the power of collaboration and works to connect people in the education space so problems can collectively be solved. Jin-Soo taught middle school and high school math and served as a director of technology. Jin-Soo is based in Chicago and also is a columnist for Edsurge.

Session description

Massachusetts' Office of Educational Technology partnered with The Learning Accelerator to develop the Edtech Systems Guide: Equity-Driven Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation. This session will provide an overview of this free, open guide and accompanying resources that district leaders can use to strengthen and develop their edtech systems.

Purpose & objective

Participants will learn about the Edtech Systems Guide: Equity-Driven Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation developed by Massachusetts' Office of EdTech and The Learning Accelerator.

Participants will learn about how school systems have used the guide to develop and strengthen edtech systems and processes.

Participants will learn about the features and resources in the Guide and how they can use it in their own school systems.

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Outline

As attendees enter the online room, they will fill out a Zoom quick poll (or comparable poll) on what their biggest challenges are in their edtech systems (evaluation, implementation, or selection)

Presenters will share the problem: school systems bought a lot of devices and tools to meet the challenges of the quick switch to remote learning caused by the pandemic. As schools returned to in-person instruction, many school systems realized they needed to develop or strengthen their edtech systems.

Presenters will share the features of the guide including:
- The guiding principles (alignment to district priorities, equity, and engagement of stakeholders
- Equity pauses
- Throughline example
- Accompanying workbook that teams can use to plan as they use the Guide
- Considerations for English Language Learners, special education students, and districts that are large or small

Presenters will share examples of ways districts have used the Guide to strengthen their edtech systems.

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Supporting research

SEDTA EdTech Trends 2023: https://www.setda.org/priorities/state-trends/
Accelerating Equitable Edtech (compiles articles and resources): https://learningaccelerator.org/knowledge-networks-tools-for-innovative-learning/#11289

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Session specifications

Topic:

Curriculum planning & evaluation

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Systems Designer

Lead teams to collaboratively establish robust infrastructure and systems needed to implement the strategic plan.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Strengthen EdTech Systems

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Session description

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