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The EdTech Vlog with Matt Harris, Ed.D. Live Stream
Related Posts:Put the Learning Before the TechnologyCelebrate FailingThe Tenets of Educational Technology Leadership: SHARINGFor long term success, EdTech needs to be part of a school’s…Introduction to the EdTech Vlog by Matt Harris, Ed.D.LIVE: An Interview with ISTE Board Chair-Elect Matt Harris,…EdTech and Its Impact on LearningThe Gap in Educational Technology Leadership
Technology and Support: Helping Our Teachers Through the Pandemic
At the time of this writing, we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has struck every nation, every school, every teacher, every parent, and every student on Earth in some form or fashion. We went into lock down in March and April, some of us got back to school in June, […]
Put the Learning Before the Technology
“We’re getting tablets for the students!” Such a wonderful statement isn’t it? Think about the possibilities for the students. They’ll have access to personalized devices for use throughout the school day. Each device will be connected to the Internet which will provide access to a wealth of knowledge and information. And each device will be […]
Cybersecurity is Actually About People
We used to believe that schools were immune to the cyberattacks that plagued the rest of the world because our missions was honorable and our resources were seen as less valuable. I think we can all agree those days are behind us. Schools worldwide are equally as vulnerable to online attacks and being targeted just […]
Craig Kemp – Global Conversations – Building EdTech Capacity
In this episode of the Global Conversations series, we talk with Craig Kemp from Ignite EdTech. Craig is an international Related Posts:Matt Harris: Introducing My ColumnThe Gap in Educational Technology LeadershipIncentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceFind Your Digital ChampionsAboutCoaches and Champions – The Essentials of Educational…5 Key Elements of an EdTech Portfolio for EducatorsDigital Citizenship […]
Technology is the Circulatory System of the School
People often ask Tech Directors, “What exactly do you do?” The answer is of course incredibly complex, but in essence they keep the blood flowing to all the parts of the school. Let’s think of a school as a living organism (which in many ways it is). This organism is a community of people working […]
Tara Linney – Global Conversations – Girls in Coding
In this episode of the Global Conversations series, we talk with Tara Linney about her book Code Equity: Keying Girls Related Posts:Matt Harris: Encourage Those in Your School to ShareDigital Branding is Key for Everyone in EducationHow Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?5 Key Elements of an EdTech Portfolio for EducatorsThe Three Key Elements of EdTech […]
YOLO – You’re Only in Lockdown Once, SO HAVE FUN!!!
During COVID19, most of the rules and social norms are out the window. So, now is a time to experiment, Related Posts:5 Tips for CyberSafety for Families During COVID-19Find Your Digital ChampionsData in Schools: Approaches to Data System ArchitectureGetting Ready for #ISTE15Does the Printer Even Work?Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodFor long term success, […]
Go for Creativity, Not Complexity
As teachers are thrust into using technology for learning, they tend to slip back into a common pitfall of more, Related Posts:Digital Parenting – NOW! JakartaDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolCoaches and Champions – The Essentials of Educational…Incentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceA Review of #ISTE2015 from My Viewpoint as Chair-ElectCommitted Leadership is the […]
Digital Hygiene during COVID19
Cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy issues have been all over the news during our stint of force remote learning. In Related Posts:Educators Should Build an EdTech PortfolioYou Are Using Your School Website WrongBig Data in Schools: Workflows and analysis, not products…Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodDigital Citizenship is the Bridge to Contemporary Teaching…Parenting in […]



