Adaptive Learning System
A digital platform that adjusts instructional content and pacing based on student performance and data patterns.

Assistive Technology
Tools and devices that support students with disabilities by improving access, communication, and learning outcomes.

Assessment Platform
Software used to deliver quizzes, tests, and analytics for measuring student achievement and progress.

Blended Instruction
A teaching approach combining face-to-face lessons with online or digital components to enhance flexibility and engagement.

Broadband Equity
The effort to ensure all students have access to high-speed internet regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status.

Browser-Based Learning Tool
A digital application that runs in a web browser without requiring installation, making deployment easier for schools.

Classroom Management Software
A digital tool that allows teachers to monitor student devices, manage activities, and maintain on-task behavior.

Cloud LMS
A cloud-hosted learning management system that provides course delivery, communication, and content storage for K–12 institutions.

Content Filtering
Technology that blocks access to harmful or inappropriate websites on school networks and devices.

Curriculum Mapping
The process of aligning learning standards, content, and assessments across grade levels and subjects.

Digital Citizenship
The responsible and ethical use of technology, including online safety, communication, and digital etiquette.

Digital Curriculum
Instructional content delivered electronically, such as e-textbooks, simulations, videos, and interactive modules.

Device Management System
Software used to configure, update, track, and secure student and teacher devices across a district.

eRate Program
A federal initiative that provides discounts to schools and libraries for internet access and related infrastructure.

EdTech Procurement
The process of evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and implementing educational technology tools for classrooms.

ESSER Funding
Federal emergency relief funds provided to schools to support technology access, remote learning, and pandemic recovery.

Formative Assessment
Low-stakes evaluations that provide ongoing feedback to guide teaching and learning adjustments.

Firewall Protection
A network security measure that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic to protect school systems.

Gamified Learning
An instructional strategy that incorporates game mechanics such as points, levels, and challenges to motivate students.

Google Classroom Integration
The ability for apps and tools to connect seamlessly with the Google ecosystem widely used in K–12 education.

Hybrid Learning Model
A structure in which some students learn on campus while others participate online, often simultaneously.

Hotspot Lending Program
A district initiative that provides mobile Wi-Fi devices for students lacking home internet access.

Instructional Coaching
Professional support for teachers as they integrate technology and evidence-based strategies into their practice.

Interactive Flat Panel Display
A digital touchscreen used in classrooms to present lessons and support collaborative activities.

Interoperability Standard
A specification that allows educational systems and apps to exchange data securely and reliably.

Learning Analytics Dashboard
A tool that visualizes student performance data to help educators identify trends and intervene early.

Learning Loss Measurement
Assessment strategies used to evaluate gaps in student knowledge caused by disruptions such as remote learning periods.

LMS Integration
The ability of digital tools to sync rosters, assignments, and grades with a district’s learning management system.

Maker Education
A learning approach that emphasizes creativity, problem solving, and hands-on building using digital and physical tools.

Mobile Device Cart
A secure, portable charging station used to store and distribute laptops or tablets in classrooms.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A cybersecurity measure requiring users to verify identity using multiple methods before accessing systems.

Network Resilience
The ability of school technology infrastructure to withstand outages, cyberattacks, and high usage demands.

NGSS-Aligned Content
Digital science resources designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards for K–12 education.

Online Assessment
Tests delivered digitally that may include adaptive scoring, multimedia items, and automated reporting.

Open Educational Resources (OER)
Freely accessible teaching and learning materials that educators can adapt and redistribute.

Parent Portal
An online interface that gives parents access to student attendance, grades, assignments, and communication tools.

Personalized Learning Plan
A tailored educational roadmap created to address an individual student's goals, strengths, and learning needs.

Phishing Awareness Training
Instruction that teaches staff and students how to identify and avoid email scams and cyber threats.

Remote Instruction
Teaching delivered through online platforms when students cannot be physically present in school buildings.

Roster Automation
The automatic syncing of class lists between student information systems and learning platforms.

Single Sign-On (SSO)
A system that lets users access multiple digital tools using one set of login credentials.

Student Information System (SIS)
The central database that stores student demographics, schedules, grades, attendance, and official records.

Student Device 1:1 Program
A district initiative providing each student with their own school-issued laptop or tablet.

Student Privacy Framework
A set of policies and protections for handling student data in compliance with FERPA and other regulations.

Time-on-Task Analysis
A method of evaluating how much instructional time students spend actively engaged in learning activities.

Tech Readiness Survey
An evaluation tool used to determine whether schools have the infrastructure and devices needed for digital instruction.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
A framework for designing lessons that accommodate diverse abilities, learning styles, and access needs.

Usage Analytics
Data that tracks how often students and teachers interact with software tools to inform training and renewals.

Virtual Field Trip
An online interactive experience that allows students to explore museums, habitats, or historical locations remotely.

VPN Access
A secure connection that allows remote educators and staff to access district systems from outside the network.

Wi-Fi 6E Deployment
The rollout of next-generation wireless access points that improve speed, coverage, and performance in dense classrooms.

Web Filtering Policy
District rules that define which online content categories are restricted on school-managed networks.