Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

I recently broke my phone. The new one has been ordered. I'm kind of excited to get it.

School administrators must supervise school IT professionals and they must evaluate school IT decisions, but (in my experience) they lack the expertise to provide the necessary oversight.

Understanding the Quality of #edtech
https://hackscience.education/2018/05/17/understanding-the-quality-of-edtech/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Do users perceive IT systems to be adequately supported?

Are there other IT systems or functions users value, but are unavailable?

Do users perceive the system to be effective in their work?

IT leaders... if you don't really know the answer to this question, you are probably wasting time and resources.

Three Choices When Faced with Technology
https://hackscience.education/2018/05/16/three-choices-when-faced-with-technology/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Do users perceive the system to be easy to use?

IT leaders... if you don't really know the answer to this question, you are probably wasting time and resources.

Questions. Students find them far more motivating than any well-articulated learning outcome.

Educators falsely assume their students are "blank slates." What they know, what they think they know, and what they have experienced all affect what and how they will learn.

The best coaches identify the feedback an individual needs to improve. Too often, teachers assume everyone needs the same advice.

I don't like it, therefore it is wrong. 🤦

Deconstructing #edtech
https://hackscience.education/2018/05/14/deconstucting-edtech/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

The folks who show up at meetings and suggest actions but leave without committing to any need to shut up.

If I look at your argument and observe facts do not support it, I’m not going to accept it. It’s called reason. It isn’t unfair.

“Stupidity, in general, is a human property.” Recent observation suggests thus is accurate.

Motives are difficult to understand… especially your own.

RT @PresidentPat: Why do schools need Bells?

Its a weird New England fall... I can look out my window and see many green trees, some with dull color and many leafless trees.

Conceptually, computer networking is a rather simple process. Operationally, it is sophisticated and complex.