Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

“There are three stages in scientific discovery. First, people deny that it is true, then they deny that it is important; finally they credit the wrong person.”
― Bill Bryson,

Chromebooks are easy to manage, but limit students' computing experiences. Schools should expose students to different operating systems and applications. #diversifyIT #edtech #ITinSchools #Schools

Students who are comfortable with a variety of tech are better prepared to assess IT. This is especially important today, as technology is constantly evolving. #criticalthinking #lifelonglearning #edtech

We should teach students to be problem-solvers, not just users of specific tech. This means giving them the tools and autonomy to explore different computing options. #digitalfluency #futureofwork #edtech #schools

Using diverse computer systems, including different operating systems and software applications, better prepares students for real-world IT environments. It exposes them to a wider range of tools and technologies, enabling them to adapt to different situations and make informed decisions about technology choices.

Another AI-generated deep dive based on one of my blog posts:
https://buff.ly/4idY2bC
#edtech #ITinSchools #schools #technology

I thought we were all going to be making $200k as prompt engineers by now.

I've added an audio deep dive to by blog post "Don't be the Department of 'No'."
https://buff.ly/40mJKPs
#edtech #schools #ITinSchools

Organizations rely on data analysis for informed choices, but data isn't always perfect. Leaders, however, assume it is... and that is a (large) part of the problem.

“The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.”
― Niels Bohr

I'm at the point where I always have three books I'm reading:
one audio book (yes, it is reading)
one for entertainment
one for professional purposes

“The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.”
― Niels Bohr

Organizations rely on data analysis for informed choices, but data isn't always perfect. Leaders, however, assume it is... and that is a (large) part of the problem.

“The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, he's one who asks the right questions.”
― Claude Levi-Strauss

There is nothing like opening to box of books you ordered, but had forgotten.

“I don't want to believe. I want to know.”
― Carl Sagan

Wicked Problems are complex social problems characterized by ambiguity, conflicting values, and interconnectedness, making them difficult to define and solve. You encounter them more than you know.

Encrypt data both at rest (stored in databases, files) and in transit (transmitted over networks). This ensures that even if unauthorized access occurs, the data remains unreadable.

If your data sucks, so do your decisions. If you have assessed your data assume it sucks,

Encryption, data masking, and de-identification techniques are vital for protecting data at rest, in transit, and during sharing.

If this is all foreign, please do not call yourself "data-driven."