An article printed in Tuesday's (Oct 12, 2010) edition of the Chicago Tribune and online the night before describes how schools are relenting to students' personal technologies. A local principal is quoted, "It's one of those things — if you can't beat them, join them." Whaaaaa? So schools are relenting to students' technologies. Well, then how far … Continue reading Cell Phones at School Bring Classes Into Light
Category: Technology
Technology Leadership
The district technology leader could be an administrator, manager, or teacher who has responsibility for technology operations across a school district.
We Need Educational Leaders Who Can Move Us to the Next Level — Forward is Not Far Enough!
Forward is Not Far Enough We need educational leaders who can move us to the next level. Forward on the same plane is not far enough. We need a change of plane, not more of the same. In a previous post, I highlighted the issue that schools still look the same way they did 50 years … Continue reading We Need Educational Leaders Who Can Move Us to the Next Level — Forward is Not Far Enough!
Using Open Source Software
There is some great open source software for web browsing, word processing, spreadsheets, image editing, and operating systems, among others. Schools should strongly consider the implementation of this software over paid software.
Social Media In Schools
The fourth component of emerging issues in schools is social media. It's easy for technology directors to block all social media. Yet, it is more difficult to apply social media in the classroom. That means that students can blog, work on wikis, and use social media web sites for educational purposes. There's every reason to use social media for learning, school communication, and community service.
Students should bring their computers to school
Prohibition has never worked. . . . One thousand students with their internet-connected phones have the total storage capacity of 16 terabytes of data and a combined bandwidth of 200 megabits per second. What school can afford that storage or bandwidth?
Focusing Forward
Focusing Forward
Connections Conference 2010 Presentation and Handout
Connections Conference 2010 Presentation and Handout
Chasing Results
Chasing Results
“Yes, but”
Richardson, Christensen and others continue to warn us of what's just across the horizon. If only we could or would do something about this. Rather all we hear is "Yes, but."