The importance of high-quality professional development

Professional technology development and teacher readiness are a tough nut to crack. Teachers’ schedules are full of other important and often more urgent tasks, often relegating professional development in the field of technology to the teachers’ spare time. We have seen paid programs, free programs, government programs and many other initiatives fail because of a … Continue reading →

9 Wrong And 8 Right Ways Students Should Use Technology

So true! Credit: Bill Ferriter, George Couros, Jeff Dunn (Edudemic)

Expectations for Tomorrow’s Teachers: Are We Prepared?

In a recent survey completed by research organization, Project Tomorrow, aspiring teachers and principals were asked about their expectations for using digital tools within the classroom and there seems to be a slight disconnect. Principals want their new hires to leverage technology in creative and innovative ways to differentiate instruction, and bring authentic experiences to … Continue reading →

Why books as we know them will probably disappear

With the advent of affordable, or even cheap, tablet computers, e-readers, phones, and other touch enabled digital displays, many have asked about the use of physical textbooks, both in an education and private setting. The mainstream point of view is currently that, while digital displays offer a huge  advantage in terms of interaction and the … Continue reading →

6 pillars of a 1:1 initiative

Original article by Brett Clark This past November I was offered the position of director of technology for the Greater Clark County School district in Jeffersonville, Ind. It’s a great honor and I’m excited about what the future holds for the community here! Among many other things, I have been asked to look at starting a … Continue reading →