There is an enduring conversation in high education regarding the academic publishing funding model. In most colleges and universities, faculty job security is contingent both on effective teaching and a record of scholarly research. Typically, the record of scholarly research … Continue reading
As part of his 2012 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama emphasized the theme “teachers matter.” Highlighting the impact, both in terms of learning and lifetime earning, a great teacher can have on a student, Obama called for … Continue reading
What is a book? That question is getting more consideration than ever as the popularity of touch tablets and e-book readers grow. Back when I was in high school, reading was a simple matter of turning a page. Nowadays, technology … Continue reading
For years now, we have been hearing about how the cost of classroom materials was putting a real pinch on the learning process. States like California looked to put a ban on purchasing new textbooks, hoping to squeeze out a few … Continue reading
It’s unfortunate that in higher education teaching often plays a distant second fiddle to research. Part of why I enjoy working with ISTE so much is because the organization connects me with a community of passionate educators throughout the world. … Continue reading
For more than 20 years, I have taught media literacy—critical thinking about media messages—to teachers and students around the US. In every presentation/workshop, I ask my audience to define media literacy as they understand it to mean. Unfortunately, most don’t … Continue reading
As a parent, I have been disappointed again and again by the U.S. public school system. This is not a criticism of teachers, but of the system itself. My disappointment has given way to inspiration at times, when I hear … Continue reading
A new year brings excitement and hope of new beginnings. You’ve probably already made New Year’s resolutions and perhaps already abandoned a few. Cleaning up your digital life is one resolution that you should make and keep. January is Clean … Continue reading
Washington, D.C.—The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will hold its first-ever leadership conference October 21–23, 2012 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference will offer superintendents and education administrators a comprehensive professional development experience where they can … Continue reading
As a director of information technology services for several K-12 school districts over the years, I have had many opportunities to learn how to improve technical services for schools. We are in the business of educating students, which includes—or should … Continue reading