JOKES OF THE WEEK
My 30+ years in and around education have been quite an experience for me. I have not loved every minute, but I love being an educator. Over the years I have taught every grade level and adults. My oldest student was in her 80’s.
Dr. Malia Hoffmann
5 Reasons Technology Curriculum and Computer Science Must Start in Kindergarten
5 Reasons Technology Curriculum and Computer Science Must Start in Kindergarten Malia Hoffmann March 13, 2023 2:42 PM 0 comments Assistant Professor, School of Education, CSUF “Anytime you are out in the world, look around; you’ll see most people using mobile devices. Many kids may also have tablets or their adults’ phones as well. Being …
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Decisions Have Consequences
Decisions Have Consequences Michael Arnold February 27, 2023 11:59 AM 0 comments “Decisions have consequences…” or so we say when we are encouraging our students to reconsider and hopefully reset. But how often do we as educators think about the consequences of our decisions? One educational thought-leadership site promotes the statistic that, on average, the …
CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT AGES
My 30+ years in and around education have been quite an experience for me. I have not loved every minute, but I love being an educator. Over the years I have taught every grade level and adults. My oldest student was in her 80’s.
Here is my refresher on what makes a great school and how technology curriculum plays a role
Here is my refresher on what makes a great school and how technology curriculum plays a role Ernie Delgado February 6, 2023 4:26 PM 0 comments Great schools can become institutions! A great school is one that provides its students with a well-rounded and comprehensive education, while also fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. …
How Educators Can Prepare for the 8 Technology Megatrends
How Educators Can Prepare for the 8 Technology Megatrends Ernie Delgado January 5, 2023 2:03 PM 0 comments You are probably up to speed on the major trends in education, but are you aware of the “megatrends” shaping the world? Let’s break down both topics and see where we can find some common ground. TRENDS …
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Top 10 Blog Posts from 2022
Top 10 Blog Posts from 2022 Ernie Delgado January 4, 2023 2:29 PM 0 comments WHAT ARE OTHER SCHOOL ADMINS READING? We love to blog about edtech and it shows from all the visits our edtech publication has been getting. Would you like to know what other school administrators want to learn about? We did the research …
7 Awesome Technology Hacks To Help Manage Homework Better
As a former middle school educator, it was always a struggle for me to get my students to not only complete their homework, but also turn it in for a grade.
Top 10 Technology Blogs Every Teacher Needs To Follow (AMENDED)
Education Technology Blogs are a quick and easy way to learn something new on the fly. Through blogs, you can get inspired, personalize your learning, and connect with other Education Technology experts.
Should You Use Snapchat In Your Classroom?
DO YOU USE SNAPCHAT? If you know any teens you have probably heard of Snapchat. You may have even been convinced to dabble with it yourself and see if it is a real world technology. Nevertheless, there are several prospective educational uses, but let me first give you an overview of the the app.
Education Technology Research Asks Laptops or Tablets?
I came across this Pearson’s education technology research study stating that college students across America still prefer laptops over mobile devices. Eighty-seven percent of the 1,211 in this Pearson study preferred laptops, Chromebooks, or Netbooks, etc. (Poll, 2015).
Schools of the Future or Schools of Today?
Often we hear that our education system needs reform. But what does reform mean; what does that reform look like? How should our schools of the future look?
iPad Training for Teachers
So your district decided to jump on the iPad bandwagon a few years ago, the shininess of the devices has worn off, and now you are trying to figure out how to use them in your classroom.
Was there life before Google? Migrating your school to Google G Suite For Education
I seriously cannot remember what my life was like before I knew Google Drive and Apps for Education (GAFE). Google has made my life easier in so many ways from shared calendars that keep my students’ assignment due dates organized (our Learning Management System (LMS) is lacking a robust calendar), to collaborative productivity documents …
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Why Technology Workshops for Teachers Are Really Necessary
So often when I talk with teachers, they express frustration about a lack of support in their professional development. The focus and emphasis is largely on the technology tools that are provided to their students and teachers, with a lack in supporting teachers in appropriate pedagogical strategies to use those technologies. Teachers are asking for …
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