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W-L Educational Technology

Meet Your Tech Team!

Jeanine Osther

Instructional Technology Coordinator

[email protected]

Rosa Navas

Instructional Technology Coordinator

[email protected]

W-L Educational Technology

Mission

Our goal is to help Washington-Liberty High School students learn better using technology.We want to:

  1. Improve how students learn
  2. Teach skills for the future
  3. Make sure all students can use digital tools
  4. Use technology in all classes
  5. Adapt teaching to each student’s needs
  6. Encourage students to work together
  7. Prepare students for college and jobs in a changing world

Vision

Our goal is to use technology to help our students succeed in this changing world.At Washington-Liberty High School, we imagine a school where:

  1. Students are at the center of learning
  2. We use technology in our teaching to help students:
    • Solve problems in creative ways
    • Think carefully about information
    • Use digital tools responsibly
  3. We help students keep learning throughout their lives
  4. We prepare students for a world that is:
    • More connected
    • Using more advanced technology
    • Bringing people from different countries closer together

APS Digital Learning & Innovation

The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation advances student success through the purposeful use of technology, promotes equitable access to digital tools, and supports the development of skills that help learners leadlearn, and grow in a connected world.APS is cultivating a learning community where students are empowered to navigate technology with confidence and care, educators are supported to deliver meaningful instruction, and families are engaged as partners in the process.As technology evolves, our shared commitment to innovation, intentional practices, and safe, balanced digital learning continues to grow.Arlington Public Schools is committed to transparency, inclusion, and thoughtful integration of technology across academic, social, and digital spaces.

Learn more by visiting our APS Digital Learning & Innovation site.

Student Support for APS Devices

Issues with your students’ device? 

  1. Report the issue to your teacher or a W-L Staff member
  2. Next a 2847 ticket is submitted on the students’ behalf.
    • Students and families are not able to submit 2847 tickets.
  3. Technicians are responsible for hardware issues.
    • Repairing screen damages, keyboard/trackpad issues, water damage, battery not charging, and other hardware supports.
    • Technicians report to the Information Services Department
  4. If a student needs support with an APS Approved Digital Tools please reach out to our ITCs:
  5. After their teacher (or staff member) submits a 2847 ticket, the student receives a yellow hall pass to visit our Technician, in room 2109.
  6. Our Technician will give an estimate of when the device will be fixed.
    • If the device is damaged students are charged a fee.
    • Invoices are sent to the grade level principals, and families
    • Invoices can be paid online by emailing [email protected]
    • Cash, and check are acceptable (Checks: Arlington Public Schools).
    • If for anyone reason families need to discuss the fees, please reach out to your students grade level administrator, counselor, and our school social workers
  7. Damaged devices are replaced with refurbished devices
    • There is a back-up with replacing devices from our APS Warehouse.

Reminders

  • It is strongly encouraged that families invest in a case for their students’ device.
  • Personal devices are not allowed (Please refer to the APS Cell Phone Policy and Electronic Policy)
  • Loaner devices are not given to students
  • Students are expected to come to school (each day) with a fully charged laptop and their charger.
    • If chargers are lost replacements are $53.16.

If families have any questions or concerns please utilize the Let’s Talk: Contact Us feature found on the left side of the APS Homepage. Please visit  our Information Services Department for more support.