Poof! Your iPad Becomes an Interactive Whiteboard

I have never been a big fan of the Interactive Whiteboards (IWB).  We continually cry for more student-centric problem-based learning curriculum and then we introduce these BIG TICKET devices to maintain the teacher’s control of the classroom. Where is the sense in that? We need to provide a system where […]

Poof! Your iPad Becomes an Interactive Whiteboard

I have never been a big fan of the Interactive Whiteboards (IWB).  We continually cry for more student-centric problem-based learning curriculum and then we introduce these BIG TICKET devices to maintain the teacher’s control of the classroom. Where is the sense in that? We need to provide a system where […]

ITEC Student Tech Fair

Students are the Center of Attention this week for the Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) organization. Movies, graphics and robots have invaded sites statewide as Iowa K-12 students share their technology projects this week. Sponsored by the Iowa Technology and Education  This Student Technology Fair occurs as three fairs […]

ITEC Student Tech Fair

Students are the Center of Attention this week for the Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) organization. Movies, graphics and robots have invaded sites statewide as Iowa K-12 students share their technology projects this week. Sponsored by the Iowa Technology and Education  This Student Technology Fair occurs as three fairs […]

Triple-Screens on my MacBook Pro

Yes, it’s true. You are seeing triple screens running with my MacBook Pro without any external splitter hardware. Cast of Characters (from the left):–iPad I (bought 3 wks before iPad II was released)–MacBook Pro–Scavenged flatscreen monitor. The flat screen is just connected using a VGA dongle to connect it as I […]

Triple-Screens on my MacBook Pro

Yes, it’s true. You are seeing triple screens running with my MacBook Pro without any external splitter hardware. Cast of Characters (from the left):–iPad I (bought 3 wks before iPad II was released)–MacBook Pro–Scavenged flatscreen monitor. The flat screen is just connected using a VGA dongle to connect it as I […]

Returning to the Grid

I am doing it again. I have returned to blogging my ideas so that I can hear your feelings on these topics. It isn’t until I leave to a different strand of life that I realize how connected to “The Grid” I really am.  As a professorial geek, I typically […]

Returning to the Grid

I am doing it again. I have returned to blogging my ideas so that I can hear your feelings on these topics. It isn’t until I leave to a different strand of life that I realize how connected to “The Grid” I really am.  As a professorial geek, I typically […]

1-to-1 Principal Tells It ALL!!!

What does it take to succeed in implementing a Technology-Rich Learning Environment in your school?  Dr. Z had an opportunity to speak with Principal Deron Durflinger at the Van Meter High School where they have provided laptops for their students for 2 years. This 10-minute video is the second in […]