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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ But how does the community know?

EdTech 189
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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. This post is the first of a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” Via The Washington Post : “Meet the parents who won’t let their children study literature.” ” “Students, Directory Information , and Social Media – Part 2” by Bill Fitzgerald.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. Amongst other offensive posts, the individual responsible posted a digitally altered picture of the female principal superimposed on a nude porn image. But the core of their behavior isn’t unusual.

EdTech 150
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. Amongst other offensive posts, the individual responsible posted a digitally altered picture of the female principal superimposed on a nude porn image. But the core of their behavior isn’t unusual.

EdTech 150
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The Politics of Education Technology

Hack Education

“ Facebook Is Not a Technology Company ,” media studies professor Ian Bogost also wrote in August. In February, CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, called broadband access outside of school a “ civil right ” for students. Every industry uses computers, software, and internet services.