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About Digital Learning

As schools continue to adapt to digital learning, this space provides up-to-date resources to help leaders use technology effectively and for students, families and the greater school community to learn more about digital learning in schools. It also acknowledges three key digital divides: access to devices and internet, teacher training, and rich learning experiences. Oregon’s guidance on generative AI, digital learning, and edtech policies supports schools in making informed choices that can improve student success. Whether updating cell phone policies or integrating AI, these resources promote intentional and fair technology use.

Explore these tools to support equity and strong learning experiences for all students. Contact us at ode.digitallearning@ode.oregon.gov for more information.

Announcements

⭐ Generative AI (GenAI) in K-12 Classrooms. Our recently updated (v3.0) genAI guidance has moved to a new web-version, offering school leaders and educators expanded direction on responsible AI implementation, including new sections on agentic AI, cognitive offloading risks, and the environmental impact of AI use in schools. Built around six guiding principles centered on human-centered learning, equity, and ethical practice, the guidance helps districts navigate decisions around if, when, and how to introduce GenAI tools, supported by companion handouts on policy development, special education applications, and academic integrity.

⭐ Toolkit Hub for Implementing PED Policies in Schools. Enhancing the Learning Environment: A Toolkit Hub for Implementing PED Policies in Schools was developed to support districts in meeting the requirements of EO 25-09 with care, clarity, and collaboration. It centers student success and school community partnership. This hub offers the tools and resources to help educators, school leaders, family members, and community partners understand, implement, and sustain PED policies in ways that are developmentally appropriate and community-centered.

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Our guidance on the planning, implementation and policy development around the incorporation of generative AI into your schools emphasizes the need for strategic well-informed decisions ensuring meaningful learning opportunities and equity are at the forefront of all genAI efforts.

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The Computer Science Initiative provides direction and resources for educators and district leaders to support the implementation of robust computer science instruction in Oregon schools.​


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Browse categorized resources to learn more about generative AI, including policies, guidance, tools, research, and other resources for educators and school leaders.


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Our digital learning materials offer guidance and support on aspects of digital learning including instructional design, digital equity and best practices for general technology and digital platform integration, helping Oregon schools create and implement accessible, engaging, high quality digital learning experiences for all K-12 students.​

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​​​​PED guidance and resource toolkit are provided to support districts in implementing EO 25-09 with care, clarity, and collaboration.


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Online and Remote learning, whether fully online or in a hybrid setting, brings unique opportunities and challenges, both in programmatic design as well as instruction. The resources below provide guidance on best practices for administrators as well as teachers responsible for online and remote learning.​

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Interacting with and consuming information from digital tools inside and outside of the classroom can significantly influence students' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Developing digital citizenship and information literacy helps students critically evaluate online information, recognize misinformation, use digital technologies responsibly and ethically, and engage safely and respectfully in digital spaces. Digital well-being resources build on these skills by helping students understand the effects of digital technologies on themselves and others and make informed choices that support healthy, balanced, and responsible use.​

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​The Digital Learning (DL) Cadre is a statewide network across Oregon that builds on the legacy of ODE's Ed Tech Cadre, offering monthly virtual meetings for educators and school leaders on varying topics within the spectrum of digital learning.



Contact us at ode.digitallearning@ode.oregon.gov