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Tag Archives: Technology in Schools
Impact of Technology on Memory Systems
Many years ago as the district in which I was employed prepared to move to a ‘block schedule’ at the high school level, we had outside speakers who provided training about effective instructional practices in longer blocks of time. The … Continue reading
Thoughts about iPads and Learning
We have a full house in the office today. In fact, over 120 educators have convened here to collaborate around the topic of using iPads in the classroom. Obviously much of what is being discussed applies to other digital mobile … Continue reading
Posted in School Reform, Technology
Tagged iPads, Leveraging Technology, Technology in Schools
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Technology in Schools
Look around you. How many examples of technology are available at your fingertips? Do you have a computer? (Laptop, desktop or tablet computer such as an iPad?) How about a smart phone? (not to be confused with a basic cell … Continue reading
WHAT!!!??? No Textbooks Allowed
Without a doubt I lambasted textbooks and publishers in my last post. Many of you may be wondering, if school districts stopped buying textbooks what teachers should use to teach. To the dismay of textbook publishers, I would suggest the … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development, School Reform, Technology
Tagged 21st Century, Collaborative Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Computers in School, Curriculum Design, Differentiated Instruction, Digitizing the Curriculum, Dynamic Curriculum, Educational Innovation, Engaging Students, Leveraging Technology, Meeting student learning needs, Open Source Digital Textbooks, School Reform, Teacher and Technology, Technology in Schools
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What do we really want for graduates?
There seems to be little dispute about the idea that a well-educated society is a key predictor for the economic success of a country. However, defining ‘well-educated’ proves to be somewhat elusive. I invite you to put aside all that … Continue reading
