Educational Technology

The Educational Technology Department of Modesto City Schools believes that in order to be successful in the 21st century workplace, all students, teachers and staff must acquire technology literacy as a means of accessing, processing, evaluating, synthesizing, and disseminating information efficiently and effectively.

We strive to empower all learners with intentional use of technology including engaging, extending, and enhancing student learning in the classroom with technology tools. This includes aligning to the Instructional Core, ISTE Standards, and the 4Cs with collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

Our department was awarded the ISTE Distinguished District Award in 2022 for the MCS Ed Tech Explorers Program!

Ed Tech Welcome Presentation

Ed Tech Dept Team

Tech Help Center Websites

Ed Tech Services

Ed Tech Initiatives

Esports Program for K-12

Skooli Online Tutoring for Students

ParentSquare Communications Tools for Teachers, Parents, and Students

MCS Ed Tech Explorers Digital Learning Leader Academy for Educators and School Site Admin

Meet the Team

Matthew Ketchum
Director III, Educational Technology
(209) 492-4135
Ketchum.M@mcs4kids.com

Brandon Chism
Digital Curriculum Coordinator
(209) 492-3018
Chism.B@mcs4kids.com

Brianne Podesta
PK-12 Educational Technology Coach
Podesta.B@mcs4kids.com

Alexandra Hancock
Instructional Technology Trainer
(209) 492-3282
Hancock.A@mcs4kids.com

Angela Gama
Instructional Technology Trainer
(209) 492-4130
Gama.A@mcs4kids.com

Armando Arviso
Instructional Technology Technician
(209) 492-7661
Arviso.A@mcs4kids.com