When I was a kid, one of my prize possessions was a big, red Swiss Army knife. It had everything from a plastic toothpick and a spoon to a bottle opener and screwdriver. I used it for all kinds of … Continue reading
The last few years have been particularly difficult on local school districts. School spending has declined. Tax coffers have shrunk. And educators are being asked to do more – and do better – with fewer resources. Those involved with the … Continue reading
The U.S. Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction’s failure this week to reach an agreement on a deficit-reduction plan was just the latest—and by now, completely predictable—chapter in the story of a divided nation. Frustrating? Yes. But surprising? Definitely not. Congress … Continue reading
ISTE made its first visit to the Alberta Technology Leaders in Education (ATLE) conference, held November 16-18 in Red Deer, halfway between that Canadian province’s largest two cities, Calgary and Edmonton. ATLE is an affiliate member of ISTE, and as … Continue reading
What ed tech resources are you feasting on this week? Here are some of my favorite “dishes” this season, and an early look at tempting opportunities coming our way soon. Nourishing sources for which I’m thankful: • Mel Riddle, @principaldiff on … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking before a group of concerned business and community leaders on the future of public education. Almost according to script, the topic of technology game up. After the requisite questions on online learning and … Continue reading
Jimmy Kimmel fans know this already, but for those unfamiliar with the campaign devised by the late-night talk show host, tomorrow is National Unfriend Day. Kimmel designated Unfriend Day a year ago after concluding that we all have too many Facebook … Continue reading
Teachers perform triage every day in ways large and small – from dealing with an earthquake to a mini-epidemic of upchuck at the project table. I was thinking about this last night while on the phone with my sister. Her … Continue reading
My grandfather was a mechanical engineer for John Deere back in the 1950s. Grandpa Fred used a straightedge, pencil compass, and slide rule to design parts for tractors. He probably never imagined the technology and engineering that some students are … Continue reading
Late last month, Common Sense Media released Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America. The key findings should be no surprise to those of us with young children or those of us who see technology as such a central … Continue reading