App Smarts: Streamlining EdTech Without Sacrificing Safety or Sanity

Is your district drowning in apps? From free trials to paid platforms, managing digital tools can feel more like digital chaos. Join us for App Smarts, a hands-on workshop designed to help you regain control of your EdTech ecosystem—without compromising student data privacy, curriculum alignment, or fiscal responsibility. Learn how to build a transparent and efficient app management process using real-world strategies, multiple districts recognized for their streamlined approach to application vetting. Discover how to involve key stakeholders—teachers, tech teams, curriculum leaders, and even students—in building buy-in and shared responsibility. We’ll walk through how to: • Use a variety of tools to collect, analyze, and approve applications • Align app use with curriculum goals and district priorities • Ensure data privacy with transparency, interoperability, and vetted agreements • Simplify renewals with ROI and usage analytics • Adapt your governance model for emerging technologies, including AI Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your current process, you'll leave with practical tools, guiding questions, and a framework that balances innovation with intentionality. Stop managing apps in silos—start managing with purpose. This is your blueprint for building a smarter, safer digital learning environment.