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Blended, Flipped, and Remote Learning: What’s the Difference?
Words have meaning. The question is do we all have the same understanding of the meaning of a particular word or phrase. We have been using technology in schools for 40 years, and over this time, we...
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TCEA’s 2021 Legislative Priorities (Part 1)
Those who eat, breathe, and sleep politics in Texas know that January 12th is an important day. This is the day that the 87th Texas Legislature will begin their work and all of the various groups that...
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TCEA’s 2021 Legislative Priorities (Part 2)
Last week, we took a look at some of TCEA’s legislative priorities for the 2021 session of the Texas Legislature. This week, we explore digital learning topics and policies. Legislative Priorities for...
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The Texas Legislature Online Tool
The 87th Texas Legislature is kicking into high gear. This might be a good time for a refresher on the use of a free tool that is designed to help citizens find information about the legislators and...
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The Digital Divide in Education
Times have drastically changed the way every sector of society operates, but the effects are being felt especially strongly in education. Indeed, millions of Americans didn’t go back to the classroom...
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Listening to the Voice of Texas Teachers
For almost two decades Project Tomorrow/Speak Up has annually surveyed K-12 students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country. These online surveys have played a crucial role in...
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Texas Legislature and SBOE Make Policy Changes Affecting Ed Tech
The Texas Legislature meets every two years for 140 days. It’s a whirlwind of activity, even in the midst of a pandemic. The 87th Legislature ended their regular session on May 31, 2021. I have...
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Virtual Learning Opportunities Expanded in Texas
How We Got Here Typically, the Texas legislature only convenes every two years. The state constitution provides that these biennium sessions may only last for 140 days. Each session begins in January...
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Advocacy Update on State and Federal Technology Funding
Most educators have been focused on getting students acclimated to a new school year. It’s my job to keep up with what is happening at the Texas and DC Capitols and the Texas Education Agency related...
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Online Testing: How Texas Schools Can Be Prepared
Texas will begin mandatory online testing in the next school year. Learn what you need to know to successfully pull this off. The post Online Testing: How Texas Schools Can Be Prepared appeared first...
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