Life in a village in India is hard. Not as hard as it was fifty years ago, but likely harder than the farthest stretch of the imagination of all but the poorest people in the United States. Life in the … Continue reading
My children are truly 21st century kids. My son, nearly five, is more adept at navigating an iPhone than my wife. And my three-year-old daughter is at nearly the same stage, believing my iPad is just a really cool sketch … Continue reading
Lay-offs. Budget cuts. RIF’s. Whatever your district calls it, it’s never good news. This spring, novice and seasoned educators alike will find themselves in that unfortunate position of getting THAT letter. You know, the one from Human Resources that … Continue reading
The following is the second in a two part series on using technology as an education administrator. Click here to read the first part of John’s post on being a tech savvy principal. Administration can be a lonely job. … Continue reading
After my first two weeks on the job of my first principalship, my superintendent asked me, “How are things?” Without hesitation and thought, I answered, “Like I’ve been caught in a hurricane.” At that time I meant every single word … Continue reading
The Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) will welcome a special guest to their 2011 conference on Monday. Senator Mark Begich will give a welcoming address during the ASTE 2011 general session at 8:30 a.m. Alaska time. Begich is … Continue reading
It’s going to take some time to wade through the hundreds of available sessions and activities available at the ISTE 2011 conference. Check out the interactive conference planner, now available online. Only four months to map out your conference strategy … Continue reading
The following statement was released by Don Knezek, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), regarding the President Obama’s FY2012 announcement: “President Obama’s FY2012 budget announcement evokes Groundhog’s Day more than Valentine’s Day,” … Continue reading
The following statement was released by Don Knezek, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), regarding the proposed FY2011 Continuing Resolution offered by leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives: Leaders in the … Continue reading
According to the annual National Retail Federation survey, the average person will spend well over $100 on gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. I’ve been with my husband for six years now. For the last several years we’ve … Continue reading