Ian Peterkin

Ian Peterkin

Ian Peterkin is a writer and educator. He has taught at universities in America, China, and Dubai. He has an MFA in creative and professional writing from Western Connecticut State University. His work has been featured in Rio Grande Review, Helix, Wagner Lit, Flare: The Flagler Review, The Pointed Circle, Tenth Street Miscellany, Soliloquies, Noctua Review, The Fourth River, and elsewhere.

Latest articles by Ian Peterkin

discussing climate change

Discussing Climate Change with Students and Teachers

By Ian Peterkin published

Award-winning educator Edward Cohen talks about the importance of having difficult classroom discussions around climate change.

STEM
scaling professional development

7 Tips For Scaling Professional Development At A Statewide Level

By Ian Peterkin published

How to provide professional development opportunities that work at every teaching level across your state

Learning
edtech company mistakes

5 Mistakes That New Edtech Companies Make

By Ian Peterkin published

Being able to avoid these common mistakes can help a new edtech company survive and thrive

EdTech
tech-savvy professional development

Tips for Tech-Savvy Professional Development

By Ian Peterkin published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - An award-winning Director of Instructional Technology shares how he’s led successful professional development in his district through collaboration, edtech partnerships, and teacher empowerment.

Learning
Gamifying teacher training

Gamifying Teacher Training

By Ian Peterkin published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Gamifying teacher training at the Laguna Unified School District allows educators to earn cash prizes, explains award-winning chief technology officer Michael Morrison.

Learning
digital literacy

How to Encourage Literacy with Digital Books & Resources

By Ian Peterkin published

Melissa Jacobs, director of library services for New York City’s Department of Education, shares tips for encouraging literacy and improving equity with digital books.

Learning
innovative leader award

How One District Addressed Learning Loss

By Ian Peterkin published

Hoover City Schools in Alabama pivoted quickly to meet the pandemic’s learning challenges

Learning