The International EdTech Blog with Matt Harris Ed.D.

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, […]

“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 […]

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 […]

In this episode of the Global Conversations series, we talk with Craig Kemp from Ignite EdTech. Craig is an international Related Posts:EdTech Success Grows From Purpose Not Need or WantPut the Learning Before the TechnologyThe Gap in Educational Technology LeadershipDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolTechnology and Support: Helping Our Teachers Through…Find Your Digital ChampionsAm […]

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 […]

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 ShareVocational Training in Coding and Computer Science -…Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolMatt Harris: Coding is a Universal Connector […]

During COVID19, most of the rules and social norms are out the window. So, now is a time to experiment, Related Posts:The Touchpoints of Educational Technology ExcellenceDigital Parenting – NOW! JakartaFind Your Digital ChampionsYou Are Using Your School Website WrongCybersecurity is Actually About PeopleHow Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?For long term success, EdTech needs to […]

As teachers are thrust into using technology for learning, they tend to slip back into a common pitfall of more, Related Posts:Incentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceTechnology in Schools Offers Potential Not PromiseHow Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodDigital Branding is Key for Everyone in EducationTechnology and Support: Helping Our […]

Cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy issues have been all over the news during our stint of force remote learning. In Related Posts:Digital Citizenship is the Bridge to Contemporary…5 Tips for CyberSafety for Families During COVID-19AnakAnakDigital (Kids and Technology) on MetroTV…5 Key Elements of an EdTech Portfolio for EducatorsA Review of #ISTE2015 from My Viewpoint as […]

A school website is the first port of entry for anyone looking to learn about a school. This includes existing community members (students, teachers, staff, leaders), potential community members (new students/parents, teachers apply for jobs, potential board members), and those looking for more information about the school (inspectors, donors, media, educational organizations). Schools that try […]