Technology Services

Leveraging technology for learning in the Division is guided by Alberta Education’s Learning and Technology Policy Framework to ensure that learning is student-centered, personalized, relevant, and authentic. The Framework values leadership, research, and innovation, as well as professional learning, all within a strong digital infrastructure. The Framework positions technology as an enabler, bringing the vision of Inspiring Education to life in schools across our division.

 

GYPSD Educational Technology Website

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Chromebook Purchasing

GYPSD Technology Support includes

  • Equitable access to educational technologies through our digital lending library

  • Makerspace kits correlated to the K to Grade 12 curriculum and available to all teachers

  • Secure, reliable server environment

  • Responsible and safe technology practice guidelines

  • Access to rich resources for teaching citizenship in a digital age

  • Safe and secure high-speed wired and wireless network infrastructure

  • Support of the Educational Technology Lead Teacher

  • Video conference network

  • Network of 21st Century tools that allow students and staff to function in a technology environment

Technology Services Personnel

Kelly Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Inclusive Education and Technology

Phone: 780-723-4471

Email Kelly

Kevin Bissoon, Director of Education Technology
Phone: 780-723-4471
Email Kevin

Lyle Lee, Director of Information Technology
Phone: 780-865-7291
Email Lyle

Hoang Le, System Analyst
Phone: 780-723-4471

Bill Dick, System Analyst
Phone: 780-723-4471

Carter Hegion, System Analyst
Phone: 780-865-7291

Shirley Letawsky, System Administrator
Phone: 780-865-7291

Donna Funk, Data Coordinator
Phone: 780-723-4471