Instructional Technology
Program Overview
The Heartland AEA instructional technology consultants’ goal is to advance authentic technology integration to inspire adult and student learners to innovate, including the investigation of emerging trends in technology integration research.
Areas of Support
Please contact a member of the team when you have questions or need support regarding the following two areas of support:
1. Essential Skills
- Using technology to enhance 21st-century skills
- Digital Citizenship
- ISTE Standards
- Iowa Computer Science Standards
2. Effective Instruction
- Implementing technology to support Iowa Standards, including Universal Constructs
- Implementing technology instructional strategies to support literacy, math and behavior
- Transforming from “tool-centered” into rigorous instruction enhanced by technology
- Evaluating the effective integration of technology
- Implementing emerging technology trends
Comprehensive Instructional Technology Services
This comprehensive list of instructional technology services provides more detail about the services that Heartland AEA instructional technology consultants can provide.
Resources
Instructional Technology Team Website
Heart of Innovation Playlist: Heartland AEA Tutorial and Informational Videos
Heartland AEA Innovative Educators Facebook Group
Important Contacts

Marisa Dahl
- Instructional Technology Consultant

Alex Glade
- Instructional Technology Consultant

Jeff Glade
- Instructional Technology Consultant

Tyler Hellmann
- Instructional Technology Consultant

Catherine Hines
- Instructional Technology Consultant

Deb Vail
- Instructional Technology Consultant