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The EdTech Vlog with Matt Harris, Ed.D. Live Stream
Related Posts:A New Introduction to The EdTech Vlog with Matt Harris,…LIVE: An Interview with ISTE Board Chair-Elect Matt Harris,…AboutIntroduction to the EdTech Vlog by Matt Harris, Ed.D.Matt Harris: Introducing My ColumnEducational Technology, Tablets, Applications, and Standards…EdTech Gives Insight into ALL Parts of a SchoolThe Touchpoints of Educational Technology Excellence
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:Digital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolUse Technology to Make Global Classroom ConnectionsMatt Harris: Introducing My ColumnPut the Learning Before the TechnologyTeaching from the Back of the Room: How to Work in a Tech…For […]
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:Find Your Digital ChampionsMatt Harris: Encourage Those in Your School to ShareIncentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceMatt Harris: Global Not InternationalA Review of #ISTE2015 from My Viewpoint as Chair-ElectFor long term success, EdTech needs […]
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:Digital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolBecoming the Next ISTE Board ChairDigital Parenting – NOW! JakartaGetting Ready for #ISTE15Digital Branding is Key for Everyone in EducationTechnology in Schools Offers Potential Not PromiseFor long term […]
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:Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolTeaching from the Back of the Room: How to Work in a Tech…Incentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceFor long term success, EdTech […]
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:Data in Schools: Approaches to Data System ArchitectureTechnology is the Circulatory System of the School5 Key Elements of an EdTech Portfolio for EducatorsExcellence – It’s Why We Gravitate to EdTechA Review of #ISTE2015 from […]



