Purpose
In WJCC schools, instructional technology is intentionally integrated into lessons to strengthen learning — not an end in itself.
Technology is used to advance clearly defined learning goals, meet students’ developmental needs, expand access, increase meaningful participation, and/or offer timely feedback.
Instructional Technology Resource Integration Guiding Principles
- Learning comes first.
- Strong foundations are essential.
- Technology expands learning opportunities.
- Intentional technology integration requires professional judgment.
The department of Instructional Technology & Media is committed to supporting all learners through a combination of best-practice strategies and instructional tools and resources. This is achieved by a focus on:
- diverse learning needs, including digital citizenship and digital learning needs
- information and media literacy skills, including analyzing and evaluating resources and personalizing learning
- technology integration PD models that facilitate engaged, active learning and utilize technology tools that provide students with multiple opportunities to create, interact and collaborate
- providing content resources that meet the curricular and learning needs of all students, instructional faculty and administrators
This commitment is met by collaborative professional educators who are highly-skilled, results-focused, and passionate about teaching and learning.
Resources
The WJCC Instructional Technology Resource Review Committee is responsible for reviewing digital resources to ensure that they are:
- safe and compliance with COPPA and FERPA data privacy
- align with WJCC curriculum and provided resources
- are accessible to students of all abilities
- are compatible with other WJCC software and programs
Following review, the Instructional Technology Resource Review committee assigns one of four approval levels to the resource:
- Supported: resources licensed and managed by the division
- Approved: not licensed or managed by the division but are approved for use in classrooms
- Approved with conditions: approved for use with students when certain criteria, such as age, are met
- Denied: not approved for use in classrooms.
Supported Resources
As of August 2026
Note: This list does not include digital resources included in our textbook purchases.
Licensed Software Tools with Specific Use Expectations:
| Program | Audience |
|---|---|
| Canvas Used regularly as a learning management system and resource hub | K-12 |
| StudentVUE, including Synergy Assessment Manager Used for progress monitoring, division benchmark assessments | K-12 |
| IXL For baseline diagnostic, up to 45 minutes per week, as needed for skill development. Grades 3-8 Growth Assessment | K-12, most English and Math students |
| Lexia Tier 2 remediation resource for ELA | K-12, students with specific reading goals aligned with use of the program |
| Amplify Tier 2 remediation resource for math | 9-12 |
Licensed Software Tools Available for Supplementary Use at Teacher Discretion:
| Program | Audience |
|---|---|
| World Book Research database | K-12 |
| Gale in Context: Middle School Research database | 6-8 |
| NoodleTools Research database and citation | 6-12 |
| PebbleGo Research database | K-5 |
| CultureGrams Research database | K-12 |
| Discovery Education Cross-curricular, learning resources | K-12 |
| eMediaVA Cross-curricular, learning resources | K-12 |
| Edmentum Cross-curricular, tutorials and learning resources | 6-12 |
| Explore Learning Gizmos Math and Science, interactive lab activities and simulations | 5-12 |
| NearPod Cross-curricular, interactive lessons and resources | K-12 |
| BrainPop Cross-curricular, interactive lessons and resources | K-8 |
| Legends of Learning Science interactive activities | 4-6 |
| Edutyping Keyboarding skills | 3-5 |
| Newsela Primarily Science and Social Studies, Adaptive reading and activities | 6-12 |
| Nystrom eAtlas Historical maps | 9-12 |
| This is Language World language courses | 6-12 |
| Finale Music | 9-12 |
| Sound Trap Music | 9-12 |
| Canva Cross-curricular, graphic design and creation | K-12 |
| Microsoft Office Suite Varies based on tool | K-12 |
| Minecraft: Education Edition Cross-curricular, exploration, creation, and assessment of learning | 2-12 |
| Unique Students with specific learning needs per their IEP | K-12 |
| Off2 Class Language acquisition for students with specific English language needs | 6-12 |
| Imagine Learning Language acquisition for students with specific English language needs | K-5 |
Coding and Experiential Software:
| Program | Audience |
|---|---|
| BeeBots Directional coding | K-8 |
| ClassVR Virtual Reality designed for K-12 Education | K-12 |
| Finch Robots Progressive coding skills | K-12 |
| Sphero Indi-cars (K-8), Spheros (3-12) | K-12 |
| Ozobots Block coding, drawn code | K-12 |
Denied Resources
Following review, resources may be denied for a variety of reasons including but not limited to, inappropriate for student use, inability to moderate, not aligned with WJCC curriculum, or insufficient data privacy practices:
Library Services
WJCC Public Schools’ library media centers are an integral part of the instructional program for WJCC students and faculty. Library media professionals foster a love of reading in our students and support the development of life-long learners. WJCC library media specialists procure a variety of instructional materials to support school and division-wide curricula and promote reading for enjoyment. These materials include print, electronic and streaming content assets such as eBooks, databases and Web resources. Library media professionals instruct students on how to locate desired information, evaluate its effectiveness, and use it in an ethical manner.
Information today comes in a variety of different formats. In order for our students to be successful in life, they must have the skills to successfully navigate, create, and collaboratively share all types of media. We provide equitable access to current materials, resources and information to our community of learners. We love working with our students and watching their media literacies grow and take shape as they develop the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st-century.
Kristin Barr, M.Ed.
Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Innovation, and Informat
Whitney Oberndorf
Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Personalized Learning
