One-to-Global Technology Initiative
One-to-Global
One-to-Global is Sumter School District's one-to-one technology initiative. One-to-Global's purpose is to foster the use of technology equipement, programs, and application to engage students in challenging critical thinking and real world activities and learning.
Mission
The mission of Sumter School District is to equip students to be responsible, successful, and productive citizens in a global society. The mission of the One-to-Global Technology Initiative is to connect each student to the global opportunity of learning and to use innovation to engage and prepare students for the 21st Century.
Vision
The vision of One-to-Global is to transform traditional classroom instruction to an environment of innovative, global reaching, real life, critical thinking, and student centered learning.
e-Learning
Sumter School District is a SCDE approved eLearning district. The current provision allows the district to use up to five (5) days in eLearning. These days are for emergency situations, such as inclement weather or utility interruptions (for example, water line breaks or power outages). They are not planned days on the calendar.
Instructional Innovation
An Instructional Innovation Specialist (IIS) is a commonly used term for a similar role to an instructional technology coach. An innovation specialist typically works to promote innovation and creativity in educational settings, including the integration of technology into teaching and learning. The Instructional Innovation Specialists’ (IIS) role is to support teachers and staff with strategies that improve teaching and learning.