District Media and Technology
District Media & Technology Services (DMTS) supports school, District Office and Community Education Staff in the operation and use of technology. DMTS works closely with staff development and the Teaching and Learning staff to provide the hardware and software needed to implement the K-12 curriculum. Technology Vision
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The incorporation of high tech resources into the teaching program is a major focus of the current teaching and learning goals. Computers are located in all classrooms and each school has computer labs. The district's telecommunications network provides staff and students with improved communications and access to voice, video and online learning resources.
eITV - Edina Schools Interactive TV
Edina Public Schools has installed mobile interactive television/videoconferencing systems in each of the district's elementary and secondary schools. The incorporation of distance learning technologies into the district's curriculum has allowed students and staff to attend classes, listen to guest author presentations, go on electronic field trips and participate in training sessions between schools on campus and at distant locations.
Electronic delivery of interactive training, videoconferences and virtual field trips provide full-motions, full-color video, with synchronized audio communication between instructor and student. This technology is evolving into a highly valuable tool in the delivery of training and education. Get your videoconference forms here.
Internet Safety
Students and employees shall have access to the Internet through their classroom, library, or school computer lab. Students and their parent(s) / guardian(s) must sign an acceptable use consent form to be granted access to the Internet via the Edina Public Schools computer network.
The Internet has become a valuable communication and learning tool for Edina staff and students. Here is a link to some Internet safety resources that the district has found to help make that learning experience a safe journey.
Technology Plan
The District Long Range Technology Plan outlines the technology needs for the Edina School District for the years 2011 - 2014. This plan was created through a collaboration between various stakeholders that included students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, industry experts and founded on current trends and research.
Professional Library
The Professional Library in Room 348 of the Edina Community Center houses materials specifically chosen to support staff development. From the Professional Library home page, you can:
- link to the library's online catalog or to the online video ordering page
- get instructions on how to order library materials and videos
- read about new additions to the book and video collections
- read about interesting magazine articles
- link to staff development opportunities, TIES Web site, and Science Museum Web site