Educational Technology

Esports is a growing academic area. SDCOE takes a comprehensive approach to assist districts and schools as they explore the possibilities of adding an Esports competitive team or an after school gaming club. Below are the opportunities that SDCOE offers our districts:

Esports Coaching Clinic: We offer both a cohort model and a self paced Alludo course that will provide the learner with the tools needed to start their school's Esport club or competitive league. 

Esports Coaches Network: Join educators throughout San Diego county who are providing students safe, fun, and competitive opportunities while introducing them to school and career pathways in the field of computer science and gaming, and even the potential for college scholarships. To sign up for this network visit our SDCOE Professional Network webpage. 

School to College/Career Mentoring: Students can apply to be part of the mentor program we have in place with UCSD Triton Gaming. This is a year long commitment. Applications will be available Fall 2022. 

Tournaments: SDCOE partners with various organizations to offer tournaments throughout the year. 

Consulting: We will work with your school or district help navigate the new and exciting world of Esports. 

Immersive technologies and XR (extended reality) are umbrella terms used to describe augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed realities (MR). The SDCOE team believes these technologies are uniquely poised to disrupt the educational landscape in the not-too-distant future and that this is a great time to learn about them. Our programming aims to support teachers in exploring and using these technologies to engage and enhance learning opportunities for all students. To do this, we offer the following:

AR/VR

The AR/VR Network is an opportunity for educators interested in exploring, sharing ideas, and learning together about immersive technologies to meet quarterly online and in person. 

XR Lab

Located at the Linda Vista Innovation Center (LVIC), the XR Lab serves as a space where immersive technologies can be explored and educators can experiment with possibilities for curriculum design. 

Student Projects

We are currently supporting student projects using 360° cameras to produce tours and videos. 

Consulting

We will work with schools and districts to determine how XR can be integrated into your curriculum, what technologies you may already have that can be used immediately, and what technologies you may look to purchase in the future.

SDCOE supports districts and schools in designing and creating new, innovative technology integration plans and workshops to take your district technology initiatives to the next level. Technology integration plans will help districts to make inform decisions, support strategic initiatives, foster innovation, attract qualified teachers, and expand and enhance services. Contact us to learn more about our customized services and view a sample of technology integration training from recent work with districts and schools.

Educational technology coaching empowers educators to inspire the best from teachers, staff, and students utilizing the latest proven practices in technology integration. The program will improve student achievement, address identified gaps, help schools bring community into the plan, build skills amongst the marginalized students and families and build capacity of technology integration amongst in the school community. The SDCOE team will support you to develop dynamic leaders working in schools and districts to strategically support standards-based technology integration throughout the curriculum. We do this through support with:

• Making professional learning more impactful
• Facilitating authentic technology classroom integration
• Gaining resources to support and share with teachers
• Developing a network of support for ongoing motivation and inspiration

Interested in more information? Contact us today!

Educational Technology Services

• Consultation with district leadership, needs assessment with stakeholders, systematic professional development planning, Implementation support, and assessment of progress. 
• Utilizing multiple data points in collaboration with district leadership to personalize and customized professional development planning that support standards-based technology integration.
• Customized supports for districts and schools are also available such as technology walks, professional development plans, and toolkits for authentic technology integration.  
• Support districts, schools and classrooms in innovative instructional approaches such as: design thinking, project based learning, and exploratory teaching methodologies.
• Facilitate opportunities for educators to learn about emerging technologies, for example, 360° photo walks, AR/VR curriculum development, and identifying career pathways associated with the growth and production of VR and mixed reality media. 
• Google Apps integration into the curriculum. 
• Support in launching eSports clubs and league play.

About Us

1. Our Why: To empower a relevant education for today’s world, so all learners become autonomous designers of their own learning and informed citizens who thrive and make positive contributions to society. 
2. Our Mission: The Ed Tech team achieves meaningful impact in partnership with San Diego schools through a systems approach and world class learning experiences. 
3. Our Work: We orchestrate a community of innovation practitioners in districts by customizing training to be responsive to individual district needs and facilitating purposeful and advantageous connections between educators across San Diego County. 
4. Equity Stance: Our goals and the support we provide the districts across San Diego County are rooted in the SDCOE Equity Blueprint for Action and the SDCOE Mission.