On a recent trip to Arizona, the vibrant blooms of desert cacti stood in stark contrast to the arid backdrop—a beautiful testament to resilience and growth. Similarly, a visit to Dr. Jackie Gerstein’s dynamic classroom at Sahuarita Intermediate School proved equally inspiring. Amid headlines of budget cuts, outdated technology, and limited resources in Arizona schools, this classroom thrived as a […]

How often do we recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? If Ada Lovelace’s name doesn’t immediately come to mind, this week’s Friday Five is here to change that and challenge us all to increase the visibility of female role models in tech. Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world’s first computer programmer, […]

In a world where education and technology intersect in increasingly profound ways, the voice of young, tech-savvy individuals like “Arthus” (a pseudonym for a 14-year-old student from Vermont) offers valuable insights. Arthus has become an active participant in online discussions about educational technology, and his perspective is both refreshing and challenging. He represents not just a curious teenager but a […]

Will Richardson once wrote, “I’ve learned more in my four-plus years as a blogger than I have in all my years of formal education.” Surprisingly, he wasn’t referring to blogging as a teaching tool but as a resource for personal and professional growth. For him—and for many others—blogging has become an unparalleled platform for meaningful conversations, deep reflection, and a […]

Meet “Arthus,” a 14-year-old student from Vermont who has become a notable voice in online discussions about educational technology. While not representative of most teenagers, Arthus exemplifies the independent, proactive, and self-directed learners we envision thriving in today’s interconnected, tech-driven world. His insights highlight both the potential and challenges of integrating technology into education, offering an important perspective for educators […]

Over the past decade, technology has transformed the way teachers collaborate, plan, and reflect, helping to alleviate the isolation many educators face. In her article “Professional Development Through Learning Communities,” Kathleen Fulton highlights how the same technological tools that create learning communities for students can be applied to foster professional growth for teachers. These learning communities, supported by both human […]

In an age where information is readily available at our fingertips, you might think we already have enough tools to access the content we need. Tools like RSS feed readers, such as Pageflakes, are widely used, but how often do you actually get the time to sit down and read through all those feeds? If you’re not doing it as […]