The use of technology in the classroom can bring success, but proceed with caution.  There was just a recent article published in the LA Times from one of our local teachers about how technology is ruining our students.  “None of this would surprise modern classroom teachers, who can attest that the ubiquitous presence of cellphones… Read more

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog from Tom Olejnik. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Technology is not easy, but I have tried a new piece to add to my classroom – Quizlet. This is seriously a great tool for students. And yes, I know students have been using it for a long time. But – now I am. I will create the study guides for my students so they… Read more

The current social networking technologies that are used in the educational setting I work in are Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  These three social networking sites all have a high school identity so all students, parents, and community can follow and enjoy what is happening at our school.  With these social networking sites, it gives everyone… Read more