Steven M. Baule, CIO Advisor

Timely advice on welcoming the new.

Are smartphones the best choice for BYO?

Don't block access—teach everyone how to use it responsibly.

Technology must be a budget line item.

Tech staff need to be careful to set the right tone and encourage tech use.

What's more important: STEM or social studies?

It's time to decide the mission of public education.

Isn't it time to start thinking outside of the box?

The importance of "Have a nice day."

Are teachers becoming unnecessary?

Tech is important, but don't lose sight of why we're all here

If your boss doesn't know what you are doing, it's as much your fault as his or hers.

Superintendents must understand infrastructure needs to better support new initiatives.

Tech departments must take steps to combat cyberbullying

Can we trust educators who give themselves perfect scores?

Tech directors make substitute teachers' jobs easier.

Never forget that good communication is key.

Walk through your schools to get a firsthand look at how tech is, or isn't, being used.

What should tech directors focus on in budget time?

What is the key to a true partnership between teachers & IT?

School leaders must ensure tech equity for all children.

In terms of tech, do educators take the easy road?

Are we so interested in seeing teachers embrace technology that we aren’t looking deeply into how teachers are actually using the technologies we put in the classrooms?