Category: Authored Materials
Educational Technology blog, vlog, and written materials that I produce or have produced over the years as an EdTech leader. Please use as you see fit, but I ask that you attribute the work to me, Matt Harris, Ed.D.
Free iBook: Digital Branding for Educators
[iBook] Digital Branding for Educators – A Guide for Meaningful Online Collaboration and Professional Learning Meaningful online collaboration is a keystone of professional learning for educator... Read More
Essential Characteristics for Educational Technology (#EdTech) Success
Essential Characteristics for Educational Technology (#EdTech) Success In this Vlog post, I draw upon my work as an EdTech professional and my work with schools to talk about the essential characteris... Read More
Digital Branding for Educators
Digital Branding for Educators In this #EdTech Vlog post, I restart my vlog posts for Connected Educator Month and discuss Professional Learning for teachers through online discussions and posting and... Read More
EdTech Success Grows From Purpose Not Need or Want
During the early parts of my EdTech career, I was sold a bill of goods. I was told that the post-millennial generation was full of Digital Natives. In fact, I have strong memories of when we threw tha... Read More
How Do You Stay Connected With Your EdTech Community?
NOTE: This post serves a duel purpose: rehashing some work with the #ISTEBoard and prepping for work to be done with Connected Educator Month, which starts on 1st October. #CE15 I am a week and a half... Read More
Don’t Wait to Share
Don’t Wait to Share In this IGNITE session from #ISTE2015, I encourage teachers to share their #EdTech skills regardless of their abilities or aptitudes. Share something, anything, with anyone a... Read More
Digital Citizenship is the Bridge to Contemporary Teaching and Learning
I have vivid memories of my doctoral studies when we talked about the antiquated educational approach of putting students in rows. The practice was designed to acculturate and prepare future factory w... Read More
Celebrate Failing
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas A. Edison I had a busy summer professionally (and personally, really). I got to attend several conferences where I co... Read More