As an instructional technology coach, I often assist teachers and parents with many tough topics related to the use of technology in the classroom as well as at home. There are no easy answers about internet safety, copyright laws, and cyber-bullying, but there…
Art Created by the Children of York that Reflects its Rich Community & History On Friday, May 6th, Amy Musone had the pleasure of taking part in one of the most transformative, collaborative, and enriching learning experiences of her career. Her third-grade class,…
Part II: Online Continuing Education & Classroom Technology Integration Last week we explored the evolution of education from turn-of-the-century 1900s to the present, and we discussed some of its effects on how education is delivered today. This week, we’re going to move through the rest…
Part I: The Evolution of Education Through this interesting graphic called ‘The Future of Online Schools’ from onlineschoolcenter.com, a reader is taken on a journey through the world of education that begins in 1890 and ends up in, literally, the future. The illustration explores…
Invited to the White House?! About three months ago, my colleague, Lauri Brady and I were invited to the White House (yep, the one in Washington D.C.) to attend the White House CS Tech Jam. At first, we questioned whether or not this…
I’m a Fan of Conferences …and not just conferences on literacy and other teaching themes; I love going to conferences in general. I’m such a nerd about signing up to hear my favorite speakers – you know, the big names that hardly ever…