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Department of Educational Technology

The Department of Educational Technology (DET) leads the selection, integration, training, and support of innovative technologies for our schools and offices to ensure operational excellence and staff productivity.

Technology Implementation

teaching with chromebooks

What is our role?

To work closely with schools and offices in order to design and deliver high-quality professional development on the integration of technology into teaching, learning, and operations.

What does it look like?

  • A team of Technology Implementation Specialists (TIS)
  • Wide range of topics from classroom-based technologies to business and reporting systems
  • Models vary from job-embedded coaching to formal whole group trainings to comprehensive credit-bearing courses
  • Face-to-face, hybrid, and online opportunities that may be facilitated or self-paced

Systems Engineering and Integrations

 

Mobile Innovation Classroom

Joel Smetanka, Supervisor

About Us

This team serves as the bridge between complex infrastructure and the classroom experience. They design and manage the deployment of instructional hardware and software, ensuring that online tools and devices work seamlessly within the district’s environment. Beyond system integrations, the teams provides creative and efficent technology solutions that support system operations.

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Cyber Safety

Technology Innovation, Modernization, and ​Management

Tech modJohn Garrett, Supervisor

About Us

The Technology Innovation, Modernization, and Management Office plays a central role in Montgomery County Public Schools’ strategic technology plan, Educational Technology for 21st Century Learning. The office advances four core goals: empowering students to actively engage in learning through technology; ensuring equitable access to close the digital divide; strengthening staff technology skills through ongoing professional development; and leveraging technology to enhance productivity and outcomes. 

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Technology Products (FMS)

Tech Mod Schedule - Four Year Rotation

 

Contact Us

Department of Educational Technology
Center for Technology Innovation (CTI)
15 West Gude Drive, Suite 325 (3rd Floor)
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-740-5710
Fax: 301-279-6198

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