EdTech
The Promise and Peril of New Teaching Technologies
I have been fortunate to have had a front-seat view of the evolving role of technology in the nation’s classrooms, first as Microsoft’s vice president of education in the United States and vice...
EdTech
Making Career Pathways As Detour-Free As Possible
Getting from helpless kindergartner who picks his nose and eats it (what, just me?) to well-paid professional who can support himself and his family is no cake walk. In fact it’s an epic (academic...
EdTech
Why Career Pathways Are Essential for Preparing Students
As parents and guardians, we want our children to have successful futures, and a strong foundation in job readiness skills is key to that success. Unfortunately, many states fall short when it comes...
EdTech
Hey Shawnta! As an English Teacher, What Do I Need to Know About ChatGPT?
Hey Shawnta! As an English teacher, what do I need to know about ChatGPT? I am a huge sci-fi nerd. Many times people say that science fiction answers the question, “What if?” I love "The Twilight...
EdTech
To Improve EdTech, Focus on the Teachers and Students Who Use It
When the iPhone was introduced in 2007, much of the technology behind it had already existed for several years. “Technically speaking,” as management design professor Kalle Lyytinen puts it, “the...
COVID-19
When It Comes to EdTech, We Can't Ever Be Caught Off-Guard Again
Over the last 15 months or so, while students in many communities have attended school virtually or in hybrid settings, technology has been a tremendous support. Now, as we look ahead to a somewhat...