Spread the loveHave you ever observed preschoolers playing in the classroom or on the playground? Of course, you have. What we notice most is the curiosity and bravery that they display. They aren’t afraid to ask questions, express their emotions, or take risks. They are truly free spirits. Somewhere along the way, we lose these abilities, as they are systemically rooted out by formal schooling. This is a shame because some of the abilities that we display as children would serve us well as adults. Take the field of edtech for instance. Every year, startups led by newly minted MBA’s, […]

Spread the loveFreelance virtual instructional designers (VIDDs) are in high demand and are often considered one of the most lucrative freelance careers. However, to be a successful VIDD, you must be prepared to work hard and be able to multi-task. In this article, we will discuss some tips on how to be a successful VIDD. First and foremost, be a self-starter. Although having a great portfolio is important, it is not the only factor that will lead to success as a VIDD. You must be able to take the initiative and be able to work on your own, without supervision. […]

Spread the loveWhen implementing an effective educational technology program, it is crucial to have all parties at the table. All segments of education of have been guilty of “going rogue” when implementing a new technology. We see something awesome that we know will help our school and we just go for it. Only to find out later, that there were factors that make implementation difficult or impossible. Factors that we didn’t consider.  Before you roll out your next educational technology initiative, bring the right people together. This will help your school create a solid plan to bring a new technology […]