FETC 2020: Breaking Down Silos for Successful Ed Tech Initiatives
Twenty or 30 years ago, the role of an IT director centered on maintaining devices and networks — a facilities role. But today, particularly in K–12 education, IT leaders play …
FETC 2020: Are you ready for a middle school revolution?
The fears and perceptions that many educators have about the middle school years could be holding students back, Derek McCoy, the director of learning and innovation for Georgia’s Grady County …
FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking
It’s become a popular refrain: The “sit-and-get” approach to learning is just as played out for professional development as it is for students. But how do you make PD …
FETC 2020: District shares tips, benefits for launching student-run IT help desk
In a Tuesday afternoon session at the Future of Education Technology Conference, Brian Zimmer and Joe Montemaro, both directors of educational technology for New York’s Webster Central School District, shared how they… …
Calling Out Sexism In K-12 Technology Leadership
Women make up the majority of the K-12 education workforce but are chronically underrepresented in leadership roles. That’s especially true in IT leadership, where women hold just about a …
7 New EdTech Tools Worth Exploring
Where do you go when you want to learn about new EdTech tools? From checking out new blog posts (like this one!) to searching hashtags on social media, there …
FETC 2020: 8 Ways Administrators Can Support Cybersecurity
For K–12 schools and districts, the work of preventing cyberattacks and staying knowledgeable about cybersecurity does not rest with IT teams alone. District leaders, for example, lead efforts to …
McHenry’s Parkland Middle School named top STEM school in nation
Parkland Middle School in McHenry has been named the No. 1 middle school in the nation for STEM, STEAM and innovative learning after… Read More
40+ INSIGHTS FROM FETC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2020
I was presenting a few sessions, information from which is generally present here, but I wanted to share some fresh insights I had while I was there. There were …
This Week in Canadian EdTech
It’s great to be back from the 40th Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Miami where Canada made its mark on many levels. My one word for 2020 …