Jac de Haan
educator, integrator, programmer
Posts from TechwithIntent.com- Liz Davis | Belmont Hill School February 21, 2012Name: Liz Davis (Website, @lizbdavis) Organization: Belmont Hill School Current title: Director of Academic Technology Selected accolades: EdCampIS organizer, EduCon presenter What skill(s) do you feel are most important for today’s students to explore in academic settings (tech or non-tech related)? Curiosity and a love of learning for learning sake are e […]
- Tips for cultivating a positive digital identity February 15, 2012Adolescents hear so many messages about what NOT to do online…let’s flip the script and provide some suggestions for cultivating a positive social network identity. Some examples of healthy tips: Upload photos of you cleaning storm drains Start an online petition to clean up a park near your home Join a Facebook group that supports […]
- 10 Steps to an Affordable Educational Technology Policy February 9, 2012Sam Gliksman recently posted a slide deck that should be required viewing for any school building a forward-thinking plan. While the title hints at a mere 10 steps, this presentation alone could spark a full day conversation between admin, teachers, staff, students and families. I reference Sam’s work on a weekly basis when consulting with […]
- iPad screencasting Apps comparison chart February 8, 2012Back in September, I reviewed 4 screencasting Apps for the iPad along with demo video and a comparison chart. Since then there have been a few App updates and EduCreations launched a free App. I’m still using a desktop solution for creating time-shifted content for my students, but I’ve updated the comparison chart to reflect new […]
- Google Reader Bundles: sharing work-around February 6, 2012Google Reader is a great resource for aggregating and sharing information. One of its most useful features for educators is the ability to bundle RSS feeds into a single information stream that can be subscribed to. A few weeks ago @courosa mentioned online that the subscription button wasn’t working for user-generated bundles. No word from […]
- Liz Davis | Belmont Hill School February 21, 2012