How to Launch an Instructional Technology Strategy

Blended learning is a common buzz phrase in L&D, and it’s one that deserves attention. Using a blended learning approach means providing course content in a variety of formats – including videos, games, virtual reality (VR) activities, basic documents, and eLearning courses! You may mix and match many delivery formats in order to create a learning environment that is engaging and cost-effective. Blended learning courses often include classroom or virtual classroom training experiences. But other content is used to augment and enhance the classroom. You may even deliver the same course content in multiple delivery formats so learners can choose how they want to learn.

Laying the groundwork for a modern campus requires rethinking the entire collegiate experience from the student perspective. When applied well, technology is more than a tool to automate and extend educational resources. It can be used both to promote and measure engagement, identify at-risk students, and provide the insights needed to help students succeed in both their personal and professional lives beyond graduation. And doing this successfully is not an easy task. Aligning multiple leadership perspectives around a well-defined technology strategy and preparing for a significant business process transformation are critical first steps.

These products, especially Professional Learning, were a game-changer for supporting our staff,” said Bryan Huber, Assistant Superintendent at Greene County Schools. “With Applicant Tracking, we have a more efficient process to hire the best fits. With the Unified Talent solution, the district elevated the performance of the classroom and the performance of the district. It’s freed up staff time for ‘routine’ tasks, and they’ve been able to reallocate that time to support the classroom. “Join Bryan and Data Information Management Specialist Denell Clem as they discuss the many benefits of PowerSchool Unified Talent, including: Finding and retaining high-quality educators.

There’s a digital teaching tool for nearly every aspect of a student’s academic learning. But what may go missing – and is just as important – is a child’s social and emotional learning (SEL), or whole-child education, which 93% of teachers surveyed want to focus on more. This growing movement teaches kids how to achieve goals, understand and manage emotions, build empathy, forge relationships, and make responsible decisions.