EDTECH: What are educational technology trends or opportunities for innovation that you are exploring because of expanded remote learning?
THOMAS: I wear multiple hats, so I am fortunate to be able to see this opportunity through a few different lenses. In my role as a district regional technology coordinator, I see many more colleagues embracing creativity and creation in the classroom. For example, video is more ubiquitous, and allowing students to create to demonstrate learning, as opposed to simply recalling, is a shift in the right direction.
Similarly, I am seeing more and more educators being willing to share their expertise and best practices with the greater community. Now, I’m seeing a larger number of Facebook groups, podcasts, professional learning opportunities and books being produced. This is amazing to witness, as we all have something we are good at and can share with others.