Spring Branch ISD now offers greater access
to its web-based software training program,
called Atomic Learning. The online program
offers students, parents and staff members
training in more than 110 software applications,
including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop
and Apple’s iMovie video editing program.
In addition to software training, Atomic
Learning also offers technology-infused
lesson plans and professional development
workshops for educators on a variety of
topics. All Atomic Learning training resources
are available to SBISD teachers, staff,
students and parents 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
Atomic Learning’s content includes:
- Web-based software training available
24/7
- More than 30,000 tutorial movies on
more than 110 of the most common software
applications
- More than 500 new tutorials added
every 45 days
- Closed captions available
on thousands of tutorials
- More than 200 technology-based
classroom activities and curriculum
resources
- Home access so that
teachers, students and parents can use
Atomic Learning where and when it is most
needed
- Usage tracking for
teachers that displays which
tutorials have been accessed by username
and usage levels by site/district
- AL’s Weekly Tech Tips and
e-newsletters that keep readers up-to-date
on frequently asked questions, news and
the latest tutorial releases
Atomic Learning technology training is
being offered to help achieve the district’s
goals to improve technology proficiency
for students and teachers. SBISD’s
Board of Trustees approved greater access
to the online training program earlier this
year.
SBISD’s Technology Planning Committee
states that its “technology plan supports
the district vision for a learning environment
that uses technology seamlessly with instruction.”
Teachers may use Atomic Learning as an
instructional tool with their students during
class. Also, teachers can allow students
to use technology or make technology-based
assignments because students have access
to tutorials including all student software
used in SBISD.
Teachers accessing the online tutorials
can receive staff development hours for
time spent learning online.
For more information on how to log in and
begin using Atomic Learning tutorials, please
contact your child’s campus librarian
or call SBISD Educational Technology at
713-464-1511, ext. 2329.
posted 12-03-07
