ISTE Advocacy Month is coming to a close, but the need for ed tech support and funding isn’t going away. This is a huge election year in the United States and political agendas will be developed on a national stage … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Finding Success with Bring Your Own Device
1:1 digital age computing or even 2:1 has been touted as the way to engage students, improve academic achievement, and provide the tools necessary for success in today’s business and educational environment. While having a device in the hands of … Continue reading
The Flawed Analogy Between Gambling Addiction and “Video Game Addiction”
The following is an excerpt from Peter Gray’s article, “Video Game Addiction: Does It Occur? If So, Why? “, originally published on his blog, Freedom to Learn, on Psychologytoday.com. This article is a sequel the previously published article, “The Many … Continue reading
A Teaching Moment: A Lesson in Generational Digital Diversity
This term I’m acting as an instructor in an entry-level media studies class. Most of the students in this class are recent high school graduates and for many, this is their first formal instruction in mass media literacy. Considering teens … Continue reading
April is Advocacy Month!
April is Advocacy Month and ISTE would like to invite you to join us in celebrating your voice. Whether you’re a seasoned ed tech advocate or just getting started, ISTE has many great resources that will help you improve learning … Continue reading