Digital Learning Day 2025

In Charles County, a McDonough High School student designed these images to display in the media center. These images were designed using Procreate and were inspired by selected characters from stories housed in the library. Each sketch features memorable quotes in the character’s brain.

At Theodore G. Davis Middle School, students researched, developed, and implemented a Raspberry Pi project. An ongoing project supported by Davis’ School Library Media Specialist and media resources (print and electronic, including hardware), with the students so engaged that they are working on it at school and home.

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In Washington County, educational technology (edtech) district coaches developed a school-based edtech leader model. Teachers who participated in each cohort received monthly professional development aligned to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards and developed technology goals aligned to overarching school goals. These leaders are models for redefining learning in their classrooms and expanding purposeful technology integration within their buildings. We are proud to feature the work of our school-based Pre-K-12 EdTech Leaders to celebrate the ways they have built connections using technology.

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At Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, Graphic Design I students were tasked with using native iPad apps to create a unique self-portrait inspired by the Pop Art movement. Students learned about the Pop Art movement of the 1950s -1960s and used 21st-century technology to create Pop Art Self Portraits.

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Calvert County Public Schools incorporates the use of technology with students for real-world application. Building students' understanding and effective use of technology prepares them for the future!

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Swan Creek School’s advanced Technology and Design students had robust conversations with the Brisk AI program about various technology research topics, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and telemedicine. The main objective was to discover the leading technology in these research areas and create a presentation of their findings. Through Brisk conversations, students learned about core technologies, businesses, and careers in their research fields. Conversations with Brisk were monitored by the teacher and downloaded into Excel spreadsheets for reports, assessments, and grading. Students seemed to enjoy and learn a great deal from their AI conversations!

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Working in teams, students tackled the enrichment challenge in the First Lego League during the SUBMERGED℠ Season. FIRST LEGO League teams utilized creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean, bringing their learning and innovative ideas to the surface as they envision the future.

Middle school students researched and created solutions to various environmental challenges, including:

• Purifying local waterways with a floating flower filter
• Harvesting snow to prepare for droughts and reduce acidification
• 3D printing biodegradable items for everyday use
• Educating younger students about the ocean with digital lesson plans
• Growing plants and developing plastic alternatives
  
  

The robot missions allow students to code and find creative solutions to solve challenges using the LEGO Spike robot. The collaboration between the Technology teacher (robotics) and the Media Specialist (research) creates a dynamic environment that effectively utilizes digital resources. Students enjoy using Canva, TinkerCad, and 3D printers to share their ideas and prototypes.

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Poetry is not a universally beloved topic for fourth graders. Still, the Library Media Specialist at Highland Elementary School used this project to encourage students to enjoy poetry and understand it as a creative and personal pursuit, not just a required assignment. In coordination with the fourth-grade team, the Media Specialist had students brainstorm topics and words for haiku poetry as an extension of their reading unit. When they finished, they created multimedia presentations using Canva that they shared with each other and the rest of the school. Since Highland Elementary has many students without access to devices or internet connectivity at home, integrating technology was a huge motivating factor.

The students also enjoyed sharing their personal, creative expression, and the poems provided a wonderful stage for students to shine despite varying language skills. Students reviewed each other's poetry and became experts in showing each other how to use certain tools. The students' engagement exceeded expectations. This submission highlights just a few students' slides representing the range of amazing work they produced.

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The submission shows how multiple schools in Prince George's County Public Schools are utilizing interactive tools and platforms to create engaging learning experiences, fostering collaboration and creativity.

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