APS Department of Instructional Technology

Atlanta Public Schools Hosts International Journalists to Showcase Innovation in Technology and AI Integration

Thomas Scott2 Jun 20260

Written by APS Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools (APS) welcomed a delegation of international journalists as part of the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, providing an opportunity to highlight the district’s innovative approach to technology integration, digital citizenship, and artificial intelligence in education. Approximately 20 journalists representing 16 countries, including Poland, Italy, […]

Atlanta Public Schools Department of Instructional Technology Announces Winners of the 2025-2026 Level Up Atlanta Student Minecraft Challenge

Thomas Scott25 May 20260

Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Department of Instructional Technology, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of the City of Atlanta, is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Level Up Atlanta Student Minecraft Challenge, an innovative initiative that tasked students with reimagining and redesigning key areas of […]

Atlanta Public Schools Hosts 4th Annual Esports Tournament

Thomas Scott4 May 20260

Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools (APS) proudly hosted its fourth annual Esports Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at North Atlanta High School, bringing together elementary and middle school teams from across the district for a day of competition, collaboration, and innovation. Students competed in a variety of games, showcasing not […]

Lights, Camera, Action! Aspiring Filmmakers Prepare for APS Student Film Festival

Alicia Lurry17 Apr 20260

Aspiring student filmmakers from across Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will soon put their creative talents to the test during the third annual APS Student Film Festival. Designed to foster student creativity and 21st century skills, the film festival allows students to showcase their learning through individual or collaborative projects with categories including live action, stop […]

Innovation Takes the Spotlight: APS Recognizes Annual Technology Competition Winners

Thomas Scott17 Feb 20260

Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Department of Instructional Technology is thrilled to recognize the annual District Technology & Innovation Competition winners. Almost 350 students presented over 250 projects on Saturday, February 7, at King Middle School. Students created and presented their solo or two-member team projects in one […]

ACCA Students Celebrate Completion of Grow with Google Career Certificates Program

Thomas Scott3 Jun 20250

Written by APS Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is proud to celebrate a group of remarkable students at the Atlanta College and Career Academy (ACCA) who have successfully completed a Grow with Google Career Certificate program. Under the guidance of Ms. Nicole Champion, all 20 participating students completed the rigorous, industry-recognized training […]

Atlanta Public Schools’ Instructional Technology Department Celebrates Young Filmmakers at 2nd Annual Film Festival

Thomas Scott20 May 20250

Written by the Department of Instructional Technology The Instructional Technology Department of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently hosted the second annual Film Festival, a celebration of young cinematic talent. Nearly 300 students from elementary, middle, and high schools across the district participated, submitting over 100 unique films from 32 schools. APS Film Festival Highlight Reel […]

Atlanta Public Schools Hosted its 3rd Annual E-Sports Pathway Program Tournament

Thomas Scott16 May 20250

Written by The Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools made history this spring as more than 200 elementary and middle school students representing 42 campuses converged for the third annual APS Esports Pathway Program Tournament. Hosted at North Atlanta High School on April 26, 2025, the tournament was the capstone event of a year-long […]

APS Students Demonstrate Creativity and Innovation at the Georgia Student Technology Competition

Thomas Scott21 Apr 20250

Post written by The Department of Instructional Technology The Department of Instructional Technology is thrilled to announce the State of Georgia Student Technology Competition (GaSTC) winners. This year, Atlanta Public Schools had nine students who earned first, second, or third place in categories including Device Modification, Digital Photo Production, Graphic Design, Internet Applications, Audio Production, […]

APS Student Innovators Presented Projects at the District Technology & Innovation Competition

Thomas Scott10 Mar 20250

Submitted By: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Department of Instructional Technology is thrilled to recognize the annual District Technology & Innovation Competition winners. Almost 300 students presented over 200 projects on Saturday, Feb. 1, at King Middle School. The students’ projects from grades 3-12 were judged on originality, clarity, documentation, and design. The first, […]