With years of experience as a classroom teacher, building administrator, and CTO, I bring unique perspectives and insight to my writing.
Staying abreast of the K12 and higher education technology space and developing deep relationships with industry, district, and higher ed leaders, my work reflects the challenges and successes we face to ensure our students have the best educational experience.
Writing for national publications, software companies, and non-profit organizations, my work focuses on edtech topics that span from literacy to student safety.
Whether white papers, eBooks, op-eds, or website content, I work with clients to produce quality, highly-read content that supports the organization’s goals and mission.
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The privacy risks of AI use at school
By Emily Ann Brown District Administration, October 2018 When voice-activated tools are used in the classroom, school leaders need to safeguard student data. Whether school system leaders realize it or not, voice-activated, artificial intelligence devices such as Alexa and Google…MoreThe privacy risks of AI use at school Read more
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Upgrade Your Conference
I felt like I’d just unpacked my suitcase from ISTE 2018 when Edsurge came out with 60+ K-12 Education Technology Events in 2018-2019. So instead of doing what a sane person would do by sticking a beach chair in the sand and soaking…MoreUpgrade Your Conference Read more
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Technology Not Going to Solve Data Privacy
Washington, D.C., and the MLB All-Star game were the backdrop for the inaugural CoSN Student Data Privacy Workshop. 35 CTOs, CIOs, and Superintendents from as far away as Texas gathered to collaborate on this important topic. The framework of this…MoreTechnology Not Going to Solve Data Privacy Read more
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Top 5 Takeaways from ISTE 2018
Much like when I train for a half marathon, I train for conferences. I have a specific goal in mind, determine my pacing schedule, get plenty of rest, and drink lots of fluids. ISTE 2018 in Chicago was my latest…MoreTop 5 Takeaways from ISTE 2018 Read more
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Sneak Peek at 3 New Product Launches at ISTE 2018
I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek look at some ISTE 2018 vendor launches before the ropes were dropped at the expo. STEAM “The price of paper is cheap, but the impact on education is priceless.” –Shai Goitein,…MoreSneak Peek at 3 New Product Launches at ISTE 2018 Read more
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The Road to the Pin
Earning My CETL Some moments happen in the lives that cause us to pause and say, “ I am pretty darn proud of myself!” One of those moments was when I received my CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) lapel…MoreThe Road to the Pin Read more
Integrating Generative AI into Edtech
Originally Published: EdTech Magazine By learning from existing data, generative AI can create new content, such as images, videos, audio, text, and 3D models, and has the potential to help solve end-customer problems more quickly, efficiently, and effectively, says Dr. Larry Rother, a former assistant superintendent and current Global Education Strategist and Education Segment Manager…
How to Vet Schools’ Apps for Student Data Privacy
Originally Published: EdTech Magazine While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can expose student data. A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising. These findings highlight the need for K–12 schools to…
4 Commonsense Tips to Protect School Tech from Damage
Originally Published: EdTech Magazine There is no denying that while mobile computing devices — Chromebooks, tablets, digital whiteboards, document cameras, e-readers, wearables and virtual reality headsets — can be effective educational tools, they also come with physical security and cybersecurity risks. Physically, schools must contend with loss, theft, damage, compatibility problems and battery issues. Cyber challenges…