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
Category: Edtech for IT
Open Source Technology
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
Assistive and Accessible Technology
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
Five Layers of Educational Technology
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
Interaction in Online Classrooms
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
Yet Another Curriculum Repository Proposal
I discovered this proposal on for curriculum proposals.
AI Snake Oil
As educators, we constantly strive to equip our students with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. One of the most significant challenges facing us today is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pervasive influence across various aspects of life. It’s crucial that we, as teachers, not only understand AI Read More
Technology in Education
158: On Technology in Eduction | RSS.com Recently, I have been involved in a number of projects designed to adapt generative AI to educationally relevant task. Along the way, I have been finding some adaptations of some of my writing that is spot-on. This post is comprises some questions and answers generated from a chapter Read More
AI Generated: Data Security
What security measures are necessary to protect data? Data security involves protecting data from unauthorized access, modification, and disclosure. Key security measures include:
AI Generated Post: The Challenge of Integrating Technology
Generative AI arrived in our schools a few years ago with ChatGPT and our collective concern about its future for our work. In the time since, we have been negotiating its place in education. We seem to be narrowing in on several applications that are useful in making people “smart.” One activity that has focused Read More