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Data privacy in schools has gotten WAY more complex. But fear not, fellow K12 leaders! We've got your back. Check out the 1EdTech Consortium…
Data privacy in schools has gotten WAY more complex. But fear not, fellow K12 leaders! We've got your back. Check out the 1EdTech Consortium…
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One of the true joys of my job is that I get to work with leaders like Ilana Saxe! She wrote "This moment in generative AI feels a bit like the…
One of the true joys of my job is that I get to work with leaders like Ilana Saxe! She wrote "This moment in generative AI feels a bit like the…
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As agencies like the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) invest in infrastructure over the long term to connect…
As agencies like the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) invest in infrastructure over the long term to connect…
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Publications
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Digital Citizenship - A Community-Based Approach
Corwin Press
Use this book’s community-based approach to building digital citizenship to teach, learn, and thrive in today’s digital environment. Educators, parents, and students will discover how to:
Protect privacy, leave positive online footprints, and understand creative credits and copyright freedoms;
Foster responsible digital behaviors through safe and secure practices;
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An Infrastructure for the Future: Building a Strong Foundation for a Scalable Education Environment
Center for Digital Education
I am honored to have been interviewed in this whitepaper from the Center for Digital Education, They included my favorite quote: “Infrastructure is one of those things that is not sexy and is not glamorous. I mean, who really wants to hear about switches or bandwidth or choke points in a network? But if you don’t have that infrastructure in place, then you are setting yourself up for failure."
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3D Printing to Raspberry Pi's: How a Quiet Florida School Library Got Transformed by a Makerspace
Edsurge
Part of Edsurge's "50 States" project highlighting excellence in Education Technology throughout the United States.
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Technology Directors: Are You Supporting Learning or Impeding it?
Smartbrief on Education
Discussing the need for Technology Directors to take educator needs into account when configuring sites/content blocked by web filters.
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5 Questions with Susan M. Bearden
Exinda Networks
Interview for Exinda Networks about Digital Citizenship, Education Technology, and industry trends for 2014.
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Why I'm a Social CIO
Jostle
Interview for the Jostle Corporation in which I share why I am a "social CIO."
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7 Tips for School Leaders New to Twitter
Center for Digital Education
7 Tips for School Leaders who are new to using Twitter to connect with other educators.
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School Social Media use - a Lesson in Digital Footprints
schneiderb.com
Schools concerns about posting student photos should be should be seen as an opportunity to teach children how to use social media appropriately.
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Simple Steps to Leverage Social Media at Your School
Educatorstudio.com
Tips on how educators can leverage social media at their schools.
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Social Media: It's About the Relationships
Guest Blog post for www.schneiderb.com
Discusses the importance of relationship building via social media, with examples from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Cross posted at Social Media Today, http://socialmediatoday.com/schneiderb/432575/social-media-it-s-about-relationships.
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Twitter for Business: How to Participate in a Twitter Chat
Space Coast Business Magazine
How to use twitter chats to build your professional network.
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Twitter for Business
Space Coast Business Magazine
Discusses how business professionals can use Twitter to stay current on business trends that impact you and network with professional colleagues in your geographic area or around the country.
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A Smarter Wish List
Space Coast Living
Advice for parents on how to find good educational iPad apps for their children. Link to digital version: http://spacecoastlivingfamily.com/a-smarter-wish-list/
Courses
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Leadership Brevard Class of 2013
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Projects
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2024 National Educational Technology Plan
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#edtechchat podcasts via Bam Radio Network
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Post #edtechchat podcasts recorded to provide educators a summary of our weekly chats.
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2017 Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning
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Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning was the U.S. Department of Education's K12 IT Infrastructure Guide. I was the lead writer for the 2017 update.
Honors & Awards
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2019 ATLIS Pillar Award
Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools
The ATLIS Pillar Award program was initiated to bring attention to those unsung heroes who exemplify the pillars of ATLIS's mission - inform, connect, reflect. https://www.theatlis.org/atlis-pillar-awards
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Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers Award
Center for Digital Education
This annual award recognizes people and organizations who are moving the needle in K-12 and higher education thanks to their commitment to ensuring today’s students are armed with the necessary tools for learning. With technology as their catalyst, they are dedicated to transforming education at the local, state and national levels in ways that have a positive impact on student success.
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/top30/
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2015 Making IT Happen Award
Florida Society for Technology in Education
The Making IT Happen award honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students.
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2014 Bammy Award Winner - School Technologist of the Year
Bammy Awards
Winner of the 2014 Bammy Award for School Technologist of the Year.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
Organizations
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Florida Council of CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Executive Board Member
-The Executive Board of the Florida Council of CoSN is tasked with the following objectives: A. Provide opportunities for leadership development for Council members. B. Conduct activities within the State of Florida which support the work or meet the needs of District Technology Leaders and district Chief Technology Officers in the state and/or region. C. Conduct activities that are consistent with advancing the mission and purposes of CoSN or the Council. D. Conduct activities in which CoSN…
The Executive Board of the Florida Council of CoSN is tasked with the following objectives: A. Provide opportunities for leadership development for Council members. B. Conduct activities within the State of Florida which support the work or meet the needs of District Technology Leaders and district Chief Technology Officers in the state and/or region. C. Conduct activities that are consistent with advancing the mission and purposes of CoSN or the Council. D. Conduct activities in which CoSN may from to time to time authorize the Council to engage.
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Academy of Education Arts and Sciences
Member, Council of Peers
-The Council of Peers is the primary nominating body of the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. It is made up of highly respected, influential and accomplished educators, advocates, and thought leaders from across the education field. They are responsible for nominating and voting for the people, programs and organizations which will receive Bammy Awards. They also serve as presenters at the awards event.
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Get Social Brevard
Board Member
-Get Social Brevard is a grassroots organization of social media enthusiasts. Our purpose is to service our community through social media education, building and nurturing relationships with local businesses and individuals, and promoting and supporting local non-profits. Keynote Presenter, "Social Media: What's the Big Deal?" October 2012 tweetup. http://getsocialbrevard.org/our-video-moments/
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There are still spaces available for the week of July 29 week long virtual Classroom Educator course via The Southport CoLAB https://lnkd.in/efapn4FD
There are still spaces available for the week of July 29 week long virtual Classroom Educator course via The Southport CoLAB https://lnkd.in/efapn4FD
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Hooray! This webinar sounds like a great opportunity to learn more about this exciting change to the E-Rate program! #edtech
Hooray! This webinar sounds like a great opportunity to learn more about this exciting change to the E-Rate program! #edtech
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As a leader in cybersecurity for the education sector, Identity Automation is proud to introduce our refreshed brand identity. This transformation…
As a leader in cybersecurity for the education sector, Identity Automation is proud to introduce our refreshed brand identity. This transformation…
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What are the benefits of rethinking physical learning spaces? And what the heck are vampire spaces?! 🧛♀️ I asked Dr. Robert Dillon about all of…
What are the benefits of rethinking physical learning spaces? And what the heck are vampire spaces?! 🧛♀️ I asked Dr. Robert Dillon about all of…
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Hot of the press! At Identity Automation we are providing students with secure, reliable and flexible access to learning. "Identity-First…
Hot of the press! At Identity Automation we are providing students with secure, reliable and flexible access to learning. "Identity-First…
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I really wish more people committed more effort to doing the work as much as they commit to seeking attention.
I really wish more people committed more effort to doing the work as much as they commit to seeking attention.
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