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Technology Advisory and Leadership Committee

What is T.A.L.C.?

The Technology Advisory and Leadership Committee consists of teachers, principals, ITS staff, students and leadership from across the district. The purpose of this committee is for stakeholders across the district to collaborate in decision making about technology in the Thompson School District.

What types of decisions has T.A.L.C. influenced?

  • Switch to Vivi for screen sharing
  • Moving to the more secure single-sign-on solution ClassLink
  • Standardizing the types of devices at each grade level
  • Making carts of Innovation iPads available for each school upon request
  • Rebranding the 1:1 student device program from UTA to Tech4All
  • Professional Development options and Digital Learning Cohort
  • Addition of Self-Help Articles in the TSD Help Desk

Who can be on T.A.L.C.?

Any interested TSD staff member or high school student who has a passion or is interested in the use of technology within the district. Just fill out the form to let us know that you are interested in becoming part of this group of influencers.

What is the commitment involved?

We will meet quarterly, with two in-person meetings at the Support Services Center and two remote meetings.
Meetings will be 90 minutes and are designed to be both informative and collaborative.

Dates

  • Sept 26, 2024 at 4:00-5:30 pm (In person, SSC)
  • Nov 14, 2024 at 3:30-5:00 pm (Remote)
  • Jan 16, 2025 at 4:00-5:30 pm (In person-SSC)
  • Mar 13, 2025 at 3:30-5:00 pm (Remote)
  • May 8, 2025 at 4:00-5:30 pm (In person-SSC)

Goals and Focus

With the goal of deeply embedding technology in the daily work of TSD at all levels, TALC will have three focus areas this year:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Software
  • Hardware

The purpose of TALC will be gathering opinions, options, and ideas that can help to continue to make Thompson School District a leader in the use of integrated technology in Northern Colorado.