The Office of Innovation (formerly Educational Technology) works alongside educators, students, and the community to spark new ideas, support thoughtful change, and support schools so that everyone can grow and thrive. 

• Innovative Teaching & Learning: Supporting hands-on, real-world learning that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, student voice.

• Coaching for Change: Equipping school leaders, coaches, and educators with tools and support to lead meaningful, lasting improvements.

• Future-Ready Skills: Making sure students and staff are prepared for a world that’s always evolving—technologically, socially, and academically.

• Stronger Systems: Designing and improving school systems so they’re more effective, more connected, and easier for everyone to navigate.

• Partnership and Collaboration: Working closely with teachers, students, families, and the community to co-create the future of learning together.

Innovative instruction is a student-centered, purpose-driven approach to teaching that transforms learning into dynamic, hands-on, minds-on experiences. It involves the intentional use of thoughtful, creative approaches -including new methods, tools, and designs- to deepen learning and better meet the needs of all students. These practices challenge convention, embrace flexibility, and evolve in response to the shifting demands of education and society.

Digital Citizenship: Common Sense Media

Massachusetts K-12 Digital Learning and Computer Science Curriculum Frameworks

Massachusetts DESE Office of Digital Learning