GETinsight Blog & Office Hours Series
GETinsights Blog
GETinsight Blog & Office Hours Series
Practical Strategies for Education Innovation
After school systems build their vision of education transformation, they must proceed to innovative practical steps that foster a 21st-century environment. GETinsight provides practical ideas for using digital media effectively with students, teachers, and administrators.
GETinsight Blog
During the first week of each month, a GETinsight blog post post from visionary thought leader Ewan McIntosh discusses a topic related to the use of digital media in schools.
GETinsight Office Hours
Later each month, a GETinsight Office Hours live session gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic with Ewan via WebEx. During the session, Ewan reviews the latest practical ideas from the field and provides suggestions for implementation in your unique education environment.
- Tuesday, July 27 - 12 p.m. PST, 3 p.m. EST, 8 p.m. GMT → Register today!
- Ewan discusses using quiet times of the school year to generate new ideas and approaches.
Meet Ewan McIntosh
 | Ewan is one of Europe’s foremost experts in digital media for public services. He is also the founder of 38minutes.co.uk, the creative industries platform for Scotland and Ireland. His understanding of the latest web, mobile, and gaming technologies influences policy and practice in education, where his personal passions lie. |
Month | GETinsight – Blog Topics & Office Hours Schedule |
Mar | An Adoption Strategy for Social Media in Schools: Turn Great Individual Practice into the Norm Office Hours: Wed, Mar 24 - 9 a.m. PST, 12 p.m. EST, 5 p.m. GMT |
Apr | How Video Games Can Improve Literacy in One Semester Office Hours: Wed, Apl 21 - 12:00 p.m PST, 3:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. GMT |
May | Open Professional Development: How to Motivate your Staff to Create their Own Learning Experiences Office Hours: Wed, May 26 - 12:00 p.m PST, 3:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Jun | Redefining Technology Policy – by Crowdsourcing Office Hours: Mon, Jun 28 - 12:00 p.m PST, 3:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Jul | Where do Good Ideas Come From? Using Quiet Times to Prepare for the Year Ahead Office Hours: Tue, Jul 27 - 12:00 p.m PST, 3:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. GMT → Register! |
Aug | Preparing for the Return to School: Productivity and Tech-enhanced Mind Hacks for Senior Managers Office Hours: TBD |
Sep | Establishing Visions, Not Missions: How to Make Sure Everyone Understands Why They Do What They Do Office Hours: TBD |
Oct | Handheld Learning: What are the Main Practices for Cellphone Use in Education Office Hours: TBD |
Nov | Youth Voice: Are-You-Just Paying Lip Service to Your Community's Voice? Office Hours: TBD |
Dec | Assessment for Learning: Reflecting on Our Professional Year, and Making Sure Our Students Do Too Office Hours: TBD |
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