Welcome to luke-callahan.com, which includes my portfolio and field experience and examples of my Master of Education degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instructional Technology at Framingham State University. Aside from a few personal posts, the website reflects the professional growth I have experienced while enrolled in the program and showcases my understanding and efforts in educational technology. Read more…
Opening Day, Technology State of the Union 2015
Below is a transcript for a recent talk I gave before the first day of school. There were some great speakers beforehand and it is truly awesome to be apart of a team this dedicated (and funny) to giving high-quality presentations. Still much to learn… Read more…
Most Social K-12 Tech Leaders by the Huffington Post
Having seen immense value tapping into the many resources on Twitter for professional growth, back in April I was pleasantly surprised to be listed at a Top 100 Most Social K-12 Tech Leaders on Twitter 2015 by the Huffington Post.
I was listed at #87 on this list.
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Commentary on Why Blogging Is Key to the Future of Higher Ed
I do a great deal of reading online. The “screen” on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone is the new location our students must become proficient in reading. Paper-based testing is on the way out, and computer-based testing is stumbling in. If for nothing more than supporting this new testing platform, students must become comfortable reading on a screen. However, there is more involved.
Groton-Dunstable: End of Year Town Report
The past year has been an active and exciting time for our technology department. With a generous warrant from both the towns of Groton and Dunstable, technology integration has significantly increased in all of our schools. The warrant has allowed for an increasing student to device ratio of roughly 2:1.
With the influx of educational technology equipment and strengthening of network infrastructure provided by the warrant, improvements can be seen in the day-to-day technology integration by both staff and students. Read more…