Transitions to new offices, positions, and working with new colleagues (and much more!) are complex for everyone. Transitions can also be difficult for students moving from one of our two elementary schools to our regional middle school. With this in mind, I wanted to highlight our fifth-grade teacher team, a dynamic group of teachers who work tirelessly to support our students. I asked some of our teachers to share essential tips for parents as they help their children transition to middle school. Read more…
Master’s of Education in Curriculum & Instructional Technology Portfolio
As a graduate student in the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology program, I must complete seventy-five hours of field experience distributed among the concentration courses. I am maintaining a field experience page and this digital portfolio page to document my efforts for the program.
Below are selected artifacts from the program that highlight my ability to collaborate, explore, and create. In this fast-paced educational technology landscape, these skills must be consistently fine-tuned to provide the necessary support to all personnel in my district. Twenty-first-century skills are now required for students and teachers, who must operate and thrive in a technology-infused world. Read more…
Cover Letter for Master’s Degree in CIT
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…
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.