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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:Teaching from the Back of the Room: How to Work in a Tech…Am I a Tech-Savvy Teacher?5 Key Elements of an EdTech Portfolio for EducatorsPut the Learning Before the TechnologyUse Technology to Make Global […]
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 ChampionsSean Thompson – Global Conversation – Writing an EdTech BookCoaches and Champions – The Essentials of Educational…Does the Printer Even Work?Matt Harris: Encourage Those in Your School to ShareThe Blueprint for […]
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:Getting Ready for #ISTE155 Tips for CyberSafety for Families During COVID-19Big Data in Schools: Workflows and analysis, not products…How Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?Technology and Support: Helping Our Teachers Through the…A Review of #ISTE2015 […]
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:Celebrate FailingDigital Citizenship is the Bridge to Contemporary Teaching…Does the Printer Even Work?The Touchpoints of Educational Technology ExcellenceCoaches and Champions – The Essentials of Educational…Digital Citizenship Integration Across the Whole SchoolData in Schools: Approaches […]
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:Becoming the Next ISTE Board ChairCybersecurity and Data Privacy in Schools – EduTechAsia 20185 Tips for CyberSafety for Families During COVID-19Digital Parenting – NOW! JakartaEducators Should Build an EdTech PortfolioFind Your Digital ChampionsA Review […]
You Are Using Your School Website Wrong
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 […]
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