Resource Explorer: For Staff & Faculty
Overview
The A-JIS Resource Explorer for Staff & Faculty is a curated database designed to support Aoba-Japan International School’s faculty and staff by providing centralized access to digital learning tools, professional development opportunities, and curriculum resources. This internal version of the Resource Explorer is specifically tailored to meet the needs of educators, offering a comprehensive directory of tools for classroom technology integration, instructional planning, and professional growth. Each resource in this database is categorized by type and purpose, with clear indicators of the level of support provided by Aoba’s ICT team. By organizing resources in a user-friendly format, the Explorer helps educators efficiently find and utilize tools that enhance their teaching practices and contribute to an enriched learning environment.
Purpose
The purpose of the Resource Explorer for Staff & Faculty is to empower Aoba’s educators with access to high-quality resources that support effective teaching, continuous professional development, and seamless technology integration. This platform ensures that faculty have quick and easy access to school-supported tools, supplementary self-supported resources, and professional development options that align with their instructional goals. By distinguishing between resources that are fully supported by Aoba’s ICT team and those intended for independent use, the Explorer provides clarity and helps educators make informed decisions about which tools best fit their teaching and planning needs. Additionally, this platform supports collaboration and professional growth, ensuring that educators are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to provide a high-quality, technology-enhanced education.
Key Features
Resource Listings: A broad selection of digital learning tools, hardware resources (e.g., peripherals, audiovisual equipment), and STEAM applications, each accompanied by detailed descriptions to facilitate classroom use and enhance lesson engagement.
Unit Plans for Curriculum Planning: Access to comprehensive unit plans, including integration summaries, subject areas, grade levels, and examples of student work, enabling educators to align resources with curriculum standards and instructional objectives.
Professional Development Browser: A curated directory of professional development courses and resources, organized by subject, cost, and duration, with detailed descriptions and enrollment guidance to support ongoing staff growth and specialization.
Advanced Search and Filter Options: Enables staff to locate resources and professional development opportunities quickly and effectively, with filtering by type, category, sub-category, support status, subject, and location.
Support Information
The Resource Explorer provides clear support indicators to help faculty and staff understand the level of assistance available for each resource:
School Provided: Resources where accounts are created by ICT but user support is not provided. These are safe for use, but users are responsible for troubleshooting independently.
School Provided and Supported: Resources fully funded and supported by Aoba’s ICT team, ensuring assistance with both access and troubleshooting.
Self-Supported (Free): Verified resources that students and parents can use independently without ICT support. These are free to access, but any issues must be resolved by the user.
Self-Supported (Paid): Optional resources that require budget approval and are available for independent use without ICT support. Suitable for students or parents who wish to access additional tools, provided they coordinate payment and access.
Access
Link: Resource Explorer: For Staff & Faculty