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Professional Learning
ITI understands how important it is to offer various models of support along a continuum to meet learners where they are.
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ITI Newsletter
ITI is committed toward bringing the latest information to EVERY Parent, Student, LAUSD Employee, & Educational Partner.
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Computer Science Education
LAUSD is committed toward bringing Computer Science Education to EVERY student by 2025.
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International Society for Technology in Education
The ISTE standards are about learning and not tools. Each professional learning offered through ITI will demonstrate how to leverage technology to support student learning and achievement.
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Digital Citizenship
ITI provides policy, professional learning, and school-site supports to ensure coherent digital citizenship efforts District-wide.
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Readiness Resources Center
Contains a series of instructional, operational, and technical readiness activities that guide schools in successfully creating sustainable integration practices for device distribution.
Mandatory Digital Citizenship Lessons:
lausd.org/digcit
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Interoffice Correspondence - Expanded Learning Opportunity: Computer Science and Esports for Good Clubs
The purpose of this communication is to inform all schools about the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Computer Science and Esports for Good Clubs. These extended learning clubs offer UTK-12 students engaging, hands-on learning opportunities with the most relevant and immersive technologies.
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Mandatory Digital Citizenship Instruction
The Division of Instruction is launching mandatory Digital Citizenship instruction for all UTK-12 students starting this school year. Elementary schools will implement Common Sense Education's lessons, while secondary schools will deliver the "Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI" lesson. This initiative aligns with LAUSD policies to ensure a safe and responsible digital learning environment.
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Expanded Learning Opportunity: Computer Science and Esports For Good Clubs
Get ready to establish "Computer Science for Good Clubs" (grades UTK-5 and 6-8) and/or "Esports Clubs" (grades 3-12) for enhanced student experiences beyond regular hours. Let's enrich learning before and after school, on weekends, during winter and summer breaks.
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Interoffice Correspondence - 2024-2025 Supplemental Digital Instructional Tools
Announcing the 2024-2025 Supplemental Digital Instructional Tools. Centrally funded digital tools will be available for schools for specified grade levels. Schools can also purchase tools from the approved digital tools bench that align with their annual school plan goals.
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Beyond the Virtual Realm of Possibilities: An Esports Epiphany
By Pablo Gaeta, English/History Middle School Teacher at Business/Entrepreneur Virtual Academy - Region North, Board District 1
As a first-time esports coach guiding the Blazing BEVA Builders, an extraordinary team of five dedicated middle and high school students, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact of integrating digital tools and resources into our school’s first esports journey. This integration not only has enhanced our gameplay but also fostered essential skills and values that go well beyond the virtual walls of our school.