Hello -- Welcome to my blog. Hopefully you  intended to land here and will find the thoughts and information posted here insightful and relevant to the work you're planning or already have under way!

My goal is to use this space to share my thoughts, perspectives and recommendations on not only the role of technology in education, but also a deep dive into the actual technology options available to thought leaders in education. One of the most important aspects to any technology strategy is to take into account the needs and concerns from all stakeholders involved in the process including students, educators, administrators, community and education IT.

Before I dive into a specific topic in this first blog post, I would like to share some background on myself. First, I am a huge believer in the power of technology. The caveat around technology is that for it to be able to deliver on its promise, it can’t be implemented in isolation. Technology is a key piece of the puzzle needed to help people reach their potential, but it must be complemented with thoughtful planning, a clear strategy, organizational alignment and focused execution.

I have been immersed in the technology industry for over 20 years. My last 10 years were spent at a large technology company where I held various senior level positions focused on leading programs focused on solving customer problems. I enjoy sitting down and working with customers to work through their concerns, issues and priorities to identify the strategy needed to help them reach their goals. With this blog I intend to continue that discussion and share the knowledge and best practices that I’ve gained through my experiences.

There are several topics I’ve lined up to cover in future blog posts including:

• State of technology in education

• Personalized/Individualized learning

• The hurdles of bringing technology into education

• Review of the learning platform landscape

• Digital Content

• Bring your own device / 1:1 technology initiatives

• … future topics are in the works

So, welcome to the “Views on Education Technology” blog and please feel free to provide constructive input or post questions. This, as with any important initiative, will work best when we can share ideas, best practices, and learn from community input.