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:The Three Key Elements of EdTech Success in…Digital Branding is Key for Everyone in EducationDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolPut the Learning Before the TechnologyCoaches and Champions – The Essentials of…Am I a […]

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:Am I a Tech-Savvy Teacher?Matt Harris: Global Not InternationalSean Thompson – Global Conversation – Writing an EdTech BookIncentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceHow Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?Teaching from the Back of the Room: […]

During COVID19, most of the rules and social norms are out the window. So, now is a time to experiment, Related Posts:Not All Screen Time is Junk FoodTechnology in Schools Offers Potential Not PromiseDigital Parenting – NOW! JakartaCybersecurity is Actually About PeopleLearning Organizations Must Operate Simultaneously…You Are Using Your School Website WrongHow Do Leaders Support […]

As teachers are thrust into using technology for learning, they tend to slip back into a common pitfall of more, Related Posts:Data in Schools: Approaches to Data System ArchitectureDigital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolThe Touchpoints of Educational Technology ExcellenceTechnology and Support: Helping Our Teachers Through…Incentivize Collaboration to Improve Teacher PerformanceCommitted Leadership is the Fuel […]

Cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy issues have been all over the news during our stint of force remote learning. In Related Posts:Digital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolParenting in the Digital World – A Curriculum for…Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Schools – EduTechAsia 2018Digital Branding is Key for Everyone in EducationDigital Parenting – NOW! JakartaBecoming […]

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 […]