Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org
- On the web:
- https://hackscience.education/
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation at a community college in New England
Retired k-12 science/ math/ technology teacher/ technology integration specialist/ coordinator
Joined Nov 2022
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.
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
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.
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.
"Technology feeds on itself. Technology makes more technology possible."
-Alvin Toffler
- On the web:
- https://hackscience.education/
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation at a community college in New England
Retired k-12 science/ math/ technology teacher/ technology integration specialist/ coordinator
Joined Nov 2022
