Author: Matt Harris, Ed.D.
I work as an Educational Technology consultant at International EdTech committed to helping schools use technology successfully. I frequently present at conferences on Educational Leadership, Learning Technology, IT, and Data Systems. I am also a a published author focusing on Educational Technology, International Education, and Leadership.
Big Data in Schools: Workflows and analysis, not products and systems
The medical system has figured it out. Governments seem to be focusing on it. And you know MNCs (Multi-National Corporations) live it: Data is the currency of the modern age. Organizations must know h... Read More
Parenting in the Digital World – Secondary School – 2015 GESS Talks
[PDF] 2015 GESS – Parenting in the Digital World – Secondary School – Matt Harris, EdD In the second of two Cybersafety talks I gave to parents, we talked about parenting challenges ... Read More
Parenting in the Digital World – Primary School – 2015 GESS Talks
[PDF] 2015 GESS – Parenting in the Digital World – Primary School – Matt Harris, EdD In the first of two Cybersafety talks I gave to parents, we talked about parenting challenges and... Read More
International EdTech: Diverse Cultures, Common Discourse
So, I had meant to write this post a week ago when I returned from Redmond, WA, USA after the Microsoft Educator Exchange (E2) conference, but some personal commitments got in the way. Apologies for t... Read More
Are corporate certifications (ADE, GCE, MIE) valuable in EdTech?
Are corporate certifications valuable? A few weeks ago, I posted a Vlog entry on the value of corporate certifications such as the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program, the Microsoft Innovative ... Read More
(The beginning of) My Journey As Chair of the Board of Directors for ISTE
If you have read my bio, or hear me talk about it with pride, I current serve on the Board of Directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as the Chair-Elect. This means,... Read More
What is the ISTE Board?
What is the ISTE Board? I reflect on a recent ISTE Board Meeting held in Houston, Texas. I talk about the function of the board, our governance model, how we interact with the ISTE staff, and why I ge... Read More
Introduction to my EdTech Blog
Hello and thank you for visiting. I decided to start this blog as a means for sharing my thoughts and experiences about educational technology from a practitioner prospective and from a leadership fra... Read More