Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

Technologies tend to grow through accumulation.

The tools we have and how we use them influence how we act, interact, and—especially with information technology—think.

Innovation comes from users, not designers.

"Without integrative thinking disciplines of understanding, communication and action, there is little hope of sensibly extending knowledge beyond the library or laboratory in order to serve the purpose of enriching human life." Yup, pretty much.

Deeper Learning Defined
https://hackscience.education/2019/09/11/deeper-learning-defined/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

If you have only one story that can explain your data, you are fooling yourself.

The best educators recognize that many factors influence decisions and progress and that many sources of data can be used to demonstrate learning.

The best educators also recognize the active role that he or she plays in creating the learning environment.

“Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.”
-Charles Darwin

Theory & Education
https://hackscience.education/2019/09/10/theory-education/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I worked with middle school students for decades. I’m very familiar with those who look reality in the eye and deny it.

When things change, we must adapt… or go extinct.

I’m amazed at the number of educators who reject requests they comply with accessibility expectations.

If you think you know the answer, you are not doing science.

Tools for Interaction in LMS
https://hackscience.education/2019/09/10/tools-for-interaction-in-lms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Remember that incredulity isn’t proof.

Remember that indignation isn’t evidence.

If your IT department is always saying “no,” it’s the leader’s fault. #IT #technology #leadership #edtech

If your IT isn’t useful, you are wasting money. #edtech #technology #leadership

If your IT isn’t sustainable, you are wasting money.