About Us

CPSB's Technology Training Center (TTC) collaborates with departments, schools, and teachers in the district in an effort to assist with the relevant integration of technology into a content-rich curriculum.
 

Programs & Projects

The TTC facilitates a number of programs and projects throughout the district to support technology integration including those listed below. 
 

Community Connections
Facilitate classes for the community to improve digital literacy

Digital Literacy
Develop digital literacy skills inside the classroom and beyond

E3
Collaborate with McNeese State University's Burton College of Education to support McNeese student educational technology integration throughout their Residency I and II semesters

Facilitator Support
1:1 support in the form of school visits and virtual bookings with Technology Facilitators
Click the Facilitator tab to learn more. 

Gadget Checkout - NEW CHECKOUT SYSTEM COMING SOON
Support curriculum and extend learning objectives to include 21st century skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity by providing CPSB classrooms the opportunity to checkout a variety of tech gadgets
Click the Gadget Checkout tab to learn more.

IMPACT
Collaborate with CPSB C&I  and support teachers with meaningful technology integration to advance quality education through technology-connected learning

ITEC
Provide CPSB educators with differentiated and individualized edtech professional development and the opportunity to develop leadership skills

Makerspace Experiences
Provide teachers with the opportunity to work with Technology Facilitators and customize Makerspace Experiences including:

• Makerspace Field Trips 
• Makerspace Classroom Visits
• Mobile Makerspace Bus School Visits

Click the Makerspace Experiences tab to learn more.

New Teacher Academy (NTA)
Support new CPSB teachers with educational technology professional development

Technology Integration Training Requests
Provide customized educational technology professional development by request

POP-UP PD
Share tips and resources with teachers on printed flyers delivered to their school mailboxes

Student Challenges
Provide teachers with the opportunity to have their students participate in a variety of student challenges facilitated by Technology Facilitators
Click the Student Challenges tab to learn more.

Tech Camp
A Technology Department project that provides students with the opportunity to participate in a summer camp to develop their digital literacy skills

Tech Con
A Technology Department project that facilitates a regional conference for educators to have the opportunity to network and learn from others with an interest in educational technology

Tech Training Events
Support the integration of educational technology through the facilitation of a variety of professional development events like LIVE streams and face-to-face training events
Click the Tech Training Events tab to learn more. 

Tech Training

The TTC develops and facilitates training for CPSB teachers including virtual events, face-to-face events, and on-demand resources all designed to support the relevant integration of technology in the classroom.
 

Tech Training Events
 

ON-DEMAND Resources for CPSB Teachers
 

Back to School Blast Off Canvas Course 
This is a course designed to help CPSB teachers prep their tech for the beginning of the school year originally developed to store resources for a live training. The course is now open to enrollment for those who'd like access to resources to help prep classroom tech to support communication, content curation, and classroom management. Contact holly.guillory@cpsb.org with any questions. 

 CPSB Teachers Click HERE to Enroll

Pop-Up PD Quick Clips Canvas Course
This is a course collection of quick video tutorials to help with tech integration of district tools. Contact marybeth.sonnier@cpsb.org with any questions.

CPSB TEACHERS CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Tech Points Program Information 

Technology Training Center Calendar

This calendar will include the following events as they are scheduled throughout the school year. 

• Tech Training events with registration links.
• Technology Facilitator school visits with Booking links for teachers to schedule classroom visits while on campuses.
• Student Challenge dates with information and links.
• Scheduled Makerspace Experiences. 
   

Contact meredith.boullion@cpsb.org with questions or for more information.

Technology Facilitators

Technology Facilitators facilitate the integration of district technology tools to enhance curriculum integration and support student achievement. The integration of technology is supported through a variety of programs and projects available for teachers in the classroom, district administration, and also for the community. 
 

Facilitator Roles
Facilitators lead and serve on teams for a variety of TTC programs and projects to support learning objectives and tech integration throughout the district. Additionally, they are available for administrators to schedule once per 9-weeks for school/site visits in order to provide teachers with 1:1 support with tech integration assistance in their classrooms at their convenience.

School/Site Visit Information
Once school visit dates are scheduled by administrators, facilitators communicate with teachers and provide a link to schedule classroom visits for district tech integration assistance that includes, but is not limited to:

• 3D Printing
• Canvas 
• CyberNut
• FinalSite XR Messaging (formerly BBComms)
• Kami
• LaunchPad
• Lightspeed Classroom
• MagicSchool 
• Microsoft
• Minecraft Education
• Newline Engage Cloud
• Promethean/Newline Interactive Panels

Student Challenges

The TTC provides resources and support for CPSB teachers to engage their students in district-wide student challenges throughout the school year. 

3D Printing Student Challenges
Lead Facilitator: Mary Beth Sonnier

Minecraft Education Student Challenges
Lead Facilitator: Holly Guillory

Sphero Global Student Challenges
Lead Facilitator: Ashley Guillory

Contact the lead facilitators or meredith.boullion@cpsb.org with any questions or for more information. 

Makerspace ExperiencesMakerspace Experiences are available for CPSB teachers to request and work with Technology Facilitators to customize activities that align with instructional objectives with engaging tech-enhanced activities.

Makerspace Lab Field Trips 
CPSB teachers can request to schedule Makerspace Lab Field Trips that take place in the Makerspace Lab located at 1732 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles. Once requested, a facilitator works with teachers to develop tech-enhanced makerspace activities aligned with instructional objectives. The lab can accommodate up to 50 students. These experiences are designed to provide either rotation activities or a more in-depth student experience. Field trips arrivals can be scheduled as early as 9:00AM with departures no later than 1:30PM. Students are able to bring their own lunches. Teachers will need to make their own transportation arrangements.

Makerspace Classroom Visits
CPSB teachers can request to schedule Makerspace Classroom Visits that take place in their own classrooms or school locations. Once requested, the facilitator assigned to the school will work with teachers to develop tech-enhanced makerspace activities aligned with instructional objectives. Facilitators will provide the materials and devices as needed. These experiences are designed to enhance classroom learning and can be scheduled for an entire day to accommodate all class periods. 

Mobile Makerspace Bus School Visits
CPSB teachers can request to schedule a visit from the Mobile Makerspace Bus to visit their school. Once requested, the facilitator assigned to the school will work with teachers to develop tech-enhanced makerspace activities aligned with instructional objectives. The bus can comfortably accommodate 15-20 students at time. Depending on the number of students requested to participate and their schedule, bus rotations generally limit these experiences to be 20 minutes up to an hour per group rotation. These visits are scheduled between 9:30AM-1:30PM.

Makerspace Experience Request Form
CPSB Teachers can submit this Makerspace Experience Request form. Experiences are available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. Submit requests at least 2 weeks prior to when needed. Once submitted, a facilitator will reach out to confirm and plan the experience.

Gadget Checkout SystemThe TTC offers a variety of gadgets and devices for teachers to check out for classroom use for up to two weeks at a time. Once a Gadget Checkout is requested, a facilitator will contact the teacher to confirm and make arrangements for pick-up. Requests need to be made at least two weeks prior to the date needed and are based on availability. The person who makes the request is responsible for returning the CPSB property in the same condition in which it is received. 
 

Available Gadgets - COMING SOON

Gadget Checkout Form - COMING SOON