Technology has changed the way virtually every industry in the world operates – from farmers to physicians – by supporting people’s relationships with one another and their work. Just as eBay altered commerce, iTunes changed the music industry, and Amazon forever changed the corner bookstore, technology innovations are poised to transform and disrupt the decades-old ...
Missouri School Boards Association’s 2011 Pre-Conference was themed “Technology Trends in Education.” As a part of the day’s agenda one of Apple’s Distinguished Educators (ADE) Jennifer Magiera shared the innovate practices she is implementing in the Chicago Public School System. Jennifer is the iPad Project Leader/Trainer for CPS, the third largest school system in our ...
For years, schools have set policies to restrict students from bringing their own technology devices to school. “It is a distraction from teaching. “It will promote cheating. “It will not be fair for those who don’t have them. “There will be inappropriate use.” etc. etc. With increased budget cuts and higher expectations for achievement in ...