Sometimes I get tired of trying to convince teachers to use technology in their classroom. They look at me like I’m an alien when I talk about things like iPads, Macbooks, Chromebooks, programming, etc. Their eyes glaze over when I … Continue reading
Why do we need one-to-one? A month ago my superintendent came to me with the idea of pursuing a one-to-one program for our district. I was pretty excited to hear this because I really didn’t think it would be a … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last month using a Chromebook as my main computer. It was hard to send the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook back this week. I have really grown accustom to using it and now my Macbook feels a little … Continue reading
“Technology is a tool, like a hammer or a balance. It’s mere presence does nothing.” I ran across this video on Justin Reich’s blog on Education Week and man was it right on. We attend education technology conferences where we … Continue reading
Is the Chromebook a primary device or a secondary device? I’m at Day 10 and I have found that my use of the Chromebook has evolved a bit. I was wrong in thinking that I could completely end the use … Continue reading
I’m 5 days in and I already have 5 “must have” Chromebook apps. Keep in mind that apps in the Chromebook are basically shortcuts to websites but it is ingenious how they are wrapped into the system. As former Mac … Continue reading
A few Chromebook tips and tricks I have found so far Remember how I was only going to use the Chromebook and say goodbye to my MacBook Pro? Yeah, that photo is a little bit embarrassing. The reality is that … Continue reading
I have been talking a lot lately about the Chromebook that we bought for testing purposes in our district. Despite the talk I haven’t actually been using it a whole lot. For the past 3 months it was with a … Continue reading
I like to keep my blog focused on technology because it is what I know and do. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day seems like a good day to stay silent and observe what would have been his 84th birthday. Out … Continue reading
Our district is investigating different devices for a possible 1:1 pilot next school year. One of the devices that is being reviewed is the Google Chromebook. If you would have asked me a year ago if the Chromebook would be … Continue reading
