A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic. Such a blended pedagogy has become an integral component of remote learning plans. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

Guidelines 545

Guidelines Blended Learning Digital Divide Comparison 545

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. – Mike.

LMS 217

LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. “How How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

As a digital learning coach and consultant with more than ten years working in instructional technology, I have learned quite a few ways to help teachers integrate technology. For those of you who have been integrating technology for a while, some of these may seem obvious. Shift Your Mindset. Take Risks.

Google 78

Google Tools Technology Outcomes 78

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Because although technology and the wealth of information that it can provide has the potential to shrink achievement gaps, I am actually seeing the opposite take place within my classroom.”. “If

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Drops Defense of Obama Guidelines on Transgender Students.” Via WaPo : “The FCC talks the talk on the digital divide – and then walks in the other direction.” “Can Blended Learning Improve Equity in One of Nation’s Most Diverse Districts?”

Education 45

Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45