Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology Department has a comprehensive support system for campuses. iTeam supports teachers with effective technology integration through professional development, support in PLCs, and co-teaching opportunities as well as coaching and collaborative planning.

Instructional Technology Staff

Morgan Cave, Director
Ashley Bryan, iTeam
Lindsay Cross, iTeam
Ashley Gideon, iTeam
Christine Liou, iTeam
Kelsey Ord, iTeam
Camile Parker, iTeam
Taylor Roberson, iTeam
Jorge Vasquez, Manager Learning Systems & Digital Resources
Carolyn Crise, Executive Assistant carolyn.crise@risd.org, 469.593.0153

Devices

RISD is a 1:1 district – every student is assigned a device to use in their learning.

Elementary (PK-6) - iPad

RISD uses JAMF to manage all district iPads.
Teachers have access to Apple Classroom to support managing student learning with technology.

Secondary (7-12) - Chromebooks

All secondary students are issued a device that they keep all year, taking it home nightly and summer.
Teachers have access to GoGuardian to support device management in student learning.
Students taking home devices are offered insurance at a small cost at the beginning of the year or at the time of enrollment through their SchoolPay account. Insurance covers theft and accidental damage for the school year.

Refresh Cycle

All technology equipment is funded through Bond funding. The RISD community has been generous in passing Bonds every five years to support student and staff technology devices.

Student iPads are refreshed every five years.
Student Chromebooks are refreshed in 7th and 10th grade.

Classroom Technology

Every RISD staff member has a laptop in order to be mobile and flexible in fulfilling their job responsibilities. Teachers all have a laptop and iPad. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive projector. All projectors have an Apple TV and projector stand for the iPad to be used as a document camera when needed.

Digital Resources

All digital resources go through a purchasing process.

RISD uses Classlink for the single-sign on (SSO) dashboard for students and staff to easily access most resources.
Focus is RISD’s gradebook. For additional information, visit Parent Corner or reach out to focusinfo@g.risd.org.
Learning Management System (LMS) – Schoology (3rd-12th grades) & Seesaw (PK-2nd grades)

For additional information about student resources, visit:

RISD Student Corner

Technical Support

Every campus has technical support available to troubleshoot software and hardware issues. Contact your campus for process and contact information, if needed.

RISD has the Technical Support Center (TSC) to address staff technical issues. The TSC can be reached by calling, 469.593.HELP (4357) or email at TechnologySupportCenter@risd.org.

Additional information about the Responsible Use Guidelines, BYOD and discipline related to technology can be found in the Student Code of Conduct & Student Guidebook.