WPS Technology & LLC Update November 2026

Posted Date: 11/08/26 (07:41 PM)

WPS Technology & LLC Update

November 2026

This Month's Updates

In Wilton Public Schools, technology is integrated with intention—cultivating digital citizenship, igniting critical thinking, and supporting our educators from kindergarten through grade 12. Across all four schools, this month’s focus centered on embedding foundational digital safety, exploring AI responsibly, and engaging in robust professional learning. Here are examples of some of the great technology work students and teachers have been involved in this month.

Miller-Driscoll

Our youngest learners have spent the fall trimester building essential digital citizenship and social-emotional skills in the Library Learning Center. Lessons focused on online safety, proper device handling, media balance, and privacy protection alongside library orientation routines. Through curated read-alouds, students explored social-emotional themes like empathy, optimism, and perseverance, learning that positive self-talk and character choices are just as vital to growth as traditional academic subjects. During library orientation, students learned about genres, how and where to locate books, and how to treat books with care.

Cider Mill

Upper-elementary digital literacy lessons focused on media balance, helping students recognize when digital tools enhance learning and when to step away. In classroom ELA units, LLC staff supported 3rd and 5th graders with audio integration, utilizing tools like Read&Write, Book Creator performance tasks, and audio links to support unit texts.

Middlebrook

Ongoing digital literacy instruction has been guiding students in navigating digital tools ethically. Looking ahead to long-term student reflection, a collaborative team of 8th-grade teachers, technology leads, library media staff, and administrators is finalizing plans to roll out student portfolios. Additionally, Middlebrook faculty completed foundational training on the district’s new phone system to streamline communications across landlines, online phonebooks, and computer calling.

Wilton High School

Ninth-graders in Digital Literacy classes focused on ethical digital creation by using Gemini to design original logos for their Capstone ePortfolio personal brands. Working alongside library media specialists, students learned to use AI responsibly as a tool for academic tasks and future assessments. On November 2nd, WHS hosted a student AI panel in the Little Theater, where educators gathered to hear student perspectives on technology habits inside and outside the classroom. Following this session, student panelists were established as WHS’s Student Instructional Technology Advisory Committee.

Professional Development

Across the district, faculty engaged in dedicated professional learning on November 2nd and 3rd focused on the Wilton Public Schools AI User Guide. Staff explored practical AI applications for productivity, viewed peer demonstrations, and participated in breakout sessions covering screen time management, ViewSonic boards, robust Schoology integration, and instructional tech strategies tailored to every grade level.