All IT users know the systems work well sometimes and they don’t work well other times. Systems function well only when they are properly configured, and IT professionals (usually) complete formal programs of study to learn the craft of configuring IT and pass professional exams to verify they know what they are doing. IT configuration Read More
Innovation is defined as “doing things differently.” In education, leaders, including technology leaders, must negotiate a balance between existing practices and innovation. Educators are professionals who are deeply invested in what they do and how they do it. While “we have always done or this way” is too often given excuse for not implementing new practices, including those thought to be improvements, it is also given Read More
echnology comprises hardware, software, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and personnel resources. IT leaders must be prepared to accurately assess each when making technology procurement decisions. The assessment must integrate both internal and external factors. The internal factors are grounded in the contingencies described in a previous section. Software, for example, has system requirements, and if the existing hardware and operating systems do not meet those requirements, and there are not sufficient funds Read More
I have been cleaning out old digital files. Here is an interesting piece I found:
One of the biggest differences between working in schools and working in business and industry is the lack of a clear and unambiguous measure of success; in the vernacular, we can say, “schools lack a clear bottom line.” In education, they attempt to use test scores as a bottom line comparable to financial measures in business, but many educators find those to Read More
164: Open Source Technology | RSS.com I’m messing around with rehashing my old writing with AI… here is an example from a chapter I wrote several years ago Open-source technology is defined by its dimensions of transparency and freedom. This type of software is produced by a growing community and has begun to compete with Read More
171: Assistive Technologies and Accessibility | RSS.com In today’s digital schools, providing students with technology is about more than just giving them laptops or internet access. It’s about ensuring every single student has the tools they need to participate, learn, and succeed. This is where two critical concepts come into play: assistive technology and accessibility. Read More
118: Layers of Educational Technology Educational technology in schools is often perceived as a single entity, a collection of devices, software, and online platforms. However, beneath this surface simplicity lies a complex, multi-layered system. Effective integration of technology into teaching and learning requires IT leaders to recognize the characteristics of each. Decision-makers, including educators, IT Read More
166 Interaction in Online Classrooms | RSS.com There are many models of having students interact in online classrooms. Each has its own unique characteristics and purposes These models include: Blogs: Similar to discussion boards in that they are largely text-based, blogs differ in the relative length and focus of contributions. Blogs can be used for Read More
I discovered this proposal on for curriculum proposals.