Conference Connections, or Lack Thereof
Educational technology conferences are strange beasts. Masses gather to focus and discuss technology, all the while maintaining throughout the discussions that it isn’t about technology. It creates a rather odd juxtaposition. I actually really like Ryan Bretag‘s statement he made a while back on Twitter that he prefers to go to content-specific conferences rather than […]
Technically, It’s not a Tech Plan
Technically, we already have a tech plan. We are required to submit one to the state of Illinois in order to receive our eRate funding. The problem is, while it’s a solid plan, its focus is far too narrow to be a true guiding document for the entire district’s implementation of technology. We needed more. […]
Focus from Fatherhood
On Thursday, January 22nd, I became a father. Life hands us many unfathomably incredible experiences as we live it, but none can compare to seeing life that you halved the responsibility in making come into existence in this world. I must be forthright and admit, I was warned by many. I was told it would […]
Safety Second?
This issue has never been more important to me. Alec Couros recently wrote a post about a very disturbing experience he had with someone viewing pictures of his daughter on Flickr. If you haven’t read it yet, it’s an excellent piece, and I’d strongly recommend you read it first before proceeding here. The story absolutely […]
