Tag Archives: implementation

How Can We Encourage Co-Creation in EdTech?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by karen mahon

It’s been a long week for me. I’ve been working on the next big thing that we’re launching next week at Balefire Labs. I won’t give it away here, but suffice it to say that only something really cool brought … Continue reading →

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My First EdCamp in Boston!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by karen mahon

This past Saturday I attended EdCamp Boston. It was the first edcamp for me and I’ll confess, I was skeptical. I’ve been to other teacher-centric events before and they’ve often felt like what I always imagined cheerleader camp would feel … Continue reading →

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Competency Education…I Think I’m in Love

Posted on January 30, 2013 by karen mahon

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Civics Instruction…free and fun!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by karen mahon

Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman Supreme Court Justice here in the U.S.  She was appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and she retired from the bench in 2006.  Justice O’Connor’s appointment to the bench … Continue reading →

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Classroom Tablet Management SOLVED by TabPilot

Posted on November 1, 2012 by karen mahon

Wishing all of you who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy well.  I am in the Boston area and we were very lucky here, only losing power for 10-12 hours.  It did affect my blogging schedule, so apologies to my … Continue reading →

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Five Steps for a Successful Classroom Technology Implementation

Posted on June 7, 2012 by karen mahon

Today we have the good fortune to have a guest blogger, Ms. Erin Hommeland, who is a Professional Development and Classroom Technology Implementation Consultant.  She also has the advantage of being an amazing person.  Here she is…. –KM For the … Continue reading →

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Low-Tech is Still Okay!!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by karen mahon

I’ve talked with a bunch of teachers and administrators out there who are grappling with adding technology into their classrooms and schools.  It’s not an easy thing to do, as we all know, and I find that oftentimes teachers think … Continue reading →

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