[PDF] Bridging the Communication Gap Between Schools and EdTech Companies – 21CLHK 2019
In this session, we talked about the key elements and characteristics of schools and EdTech companies. We review some informal research and best practices for bridging the gap. Presented at the 21CL Conference in Hong Kong, 2019.
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[PDF] 21CLHK 19 – Building a Data Ecology for Data Informed Decision Making – Matt Harris, Ed.D.
In this session, we explore the definition and value of school data, then talk about it uses in data based decision making, data analysis, and business intelligence. The session concludes with a discussion about data system design and workflows. Presented at the 21CL Conference in Hong Kong, 2019.
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Fake News is a pervasive issues in schools these days. It has now become encumbent on schools to help students develop the skills need to deal with fake news on the Internet. In this vlog post, we discuss the definitions of fake news and approaches to help students determine which information is valid and not when they search the Internet.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a international law protecting user data that effects schools worldwide. In this vlog post, I discuss the specifics of GDPR and link them to actions that need to be taken by schools.
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Educational Technology jobs in schools provide valuable services for teaching and learning. However, many people find that they have to justify their jobs because school leadership and, at times, teachers don’t understand what EdTech professionals do to improve schools. In this vlog post, I talk about the best approaches justifying your EdTech job and staying relevant in the school.
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I had the pleasure of writing another article for The International Educator, a worldwide publication for international schools. My article, How Do Leaders Support EdTech Initiatives?, discusses the four key methods for leaders to explicitly support EdTech initiatives. This article was originally published in December, 2018.
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At FETC 2019, I had the pleasure to be interviewed with Dr. Johnnie Jiao from South China Normal University and Victor Rivero from EdTechDigest for the TeacherCast Podcast with Jeff Bradbury. We talked about global educational technology issues, focusing specifically on schools in China and others outside the United States.
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The EdTech Vlog with Matt Harris, Ed.D. is soon to be re-started…take a look at our new introduction.
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Welcome to MattHarrisEdD.com! My name is Matt Harris, Ed.D. and I am International Educational Technology Specialist. My blog and vlog are devoted to EdTech topics, international education, and educational leadership in schools around the world.
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Mystery Skype is a great tool for global connections for educators around the world. It allows classes to connect with other schools and experts to open up learning for all students. In this vlog post, I encourage teachers to jump into Mystery Skype and I provide tips to maximize their experience. I also talk about best practices for video conferencing and global connection planning.
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