Overview

Welcome to MSDE’s Technology Website. MSDE is dedicated to providing leadership, support, and accountability in using technology to enable effective public education, library services, and rehabilitation services.

In Focus

NEW!- Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students (PreK-8)

Developed by the Technology Literacy by Eighth Grade Consortium, a collaboration among all 24 local school systems and the Maryland State Department of Education, these standards highlight what students need to know and be able to do using technology, while preparing them for a global economy and making technology an integral part of instruction. Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education - February 2007.

New! - Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online
This free guide from OnGuardOnline.gov tells parents and teachers what they need to know to talk to kids about issues like cyberbullying, sexting, mobile phone safety, and protecting the family computer (Published by the Federal Trade Commission).

As a part of MSDE’s commitment to helping keep children safe online, we’re a proud member of the PointSmart.ClickSafe. Task Force, which has developed a set of best practice recommendations for companies in the Internet industry to better help keep children safe online. Click here to see the task force report and its best practice recommendations.

PointSmartReport.org - Recommendations for Best Practices - Online Safety

The Instructional Technology and School Library Media Program, (ITSLM), provides leadership, coordination, and support in the implementation of the Maryland Educational Technology Plan for the New Millennium: 2007-2012 and in the integration of technology in Maryland schools. The office also promotes the growth and development of school library media programs in Maryland through implementation of the Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland and collaboration with School Library Media Administrators and other educators in local school systems. ITSLM administers the federal Enhancing Education through Technology Program (Title II-D), the Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Program (MVLO - the State’s web-based learning initiative), the annual Maryland Technology Survey, and oversees local school district technology plans and their compliance with Education Article 7-910 of the Public Schools - Technology for Education Act (equivalent access for students with disabilities).

Contact Information

Jayne E. Moore, Director

Instructional Technology & School Library Media Program
Division of Instruction

Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone:

(410) 767-0382

Fax:	(410) 333-2128

Email:

jmoore@msde.state.md.us

Highlights

	New!!! Competitive Applications for Enhancing Education through Technology ARRA Program
	New!! - Point Smart. Click Safe – Task Force Recommendations for Best Practices for Child Online Safety
	Competitive Applications For Enhancing Education Through Technology
	New!!! - Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students - Grades PreK-8 Accepted by State Board of Education - February 2007
	“Help KEEP KIDS CONNECTED and PROTECTED” - National Awareness Campaign to Keep Kids Protected Online
	CLICKS - Internet Safety Campaign - Maryland Office of the Attorney General
	Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators

Related Sites

	Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Program
	Online Technology Inventory
	MDK12 Digital Library
	Technology Literacy by 8th Grade: Maryland Student Technology Literacy Consortium
	Maryland Teacher Technology Standards (MTTS)

Recent Publications

	New!! - Maryland Educational Technology Plan for the New Millennium: 2007-2012
	New!! - Report of the Committee on Information Literacy and Ethical Use - May 22, 2007