Educational Technology
In the early and mid-90s when most educators did not yet understand the value of digital tools for learning beyond the traditional technology class, Ann McMullan began using computer technology with her 8th grade social studies students in the Klein Independent School District. The superintendent and other district leaders asked Ann to work with them to develop a vision and plan for implementing technology for learning in all classrooms, K-12.
During her 16 years as a district leader in educational technology the Klein Independent School District came to be recognized as a leader in the educational technology arena. Other district leaders from around the US would come to visit Klein and meet with the superintendent, principals, Ann and the educational technology team to learn how they could model the district’s strategies in their own school districts. Klein ISD was one of the first districts in the nation to be featured in the Alliance for Excellent Education’s Annual Digital Learning Day event.
Today, Ann continues to collaborate with the Alliance for Excellent Education specifically through their Future Ready Schools Program. Ann has presented workshops on professional learning
at Future Ready Schools Regional Summits and contributed to the development of the Future Ready Schools online dashboard for district planning.
Additionally Ann serves as an advisor to technology and software companies to help them better understand the needs and workings of school districts.