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Speaker, Consultant,
Innovative Educator
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Contact:
barryjahn@gmail.com
503.383.1066
skype: barryjahn
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Integrating Emerging Technologies into Education
For many years Barry Jahn has continuously strived to seamlessly integrate technology into education. His efforts date back to his early days as head
of the first computer education department at Sprague High School in the early
1980's. For nearly two decades he's been developing curriculum and staff development workshops for K-16 educational institutions, online education, consulting, and speaking at local and regional conferences, seminars, school districts, and University Schools of Education. He recently completed a project with the Oregon Department of Education assisting in the assessment of District Ed Tech plans in regards to the new Oregon Diploma and OETS (Oregon Ed Tech Standards). Barry is currently an adjunct professor at Willamette University teaching the required ed tech courses to their MAT students, and supervising student teachers.
In the past several years, Barry has witnessed a paradigm shift in the connection between technology and education. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, the Google Apps, Blogging, Wikis, Mobile Computing, and
Text and Instant Messaging have created a generation of students who no longer
seek out technology simply as a tool to do research, write papers, or
even email. Many of today's students (and young new teachers) are digital natives whose very culture
is embedded in emerging technologies.
Barry is in agreement with many of todays' leading educators who feel we need to:
- Become effective at educating and supporting them in their native culture.
- Embrace the power of the internet and emerging technologies to enhance teaching and extend learning opportunities.
This site is committed to helping educators better understand emerging technologies in todays digital landscape and how freely available tools can be used to better connect with, and educate today's students.
Contact Barry for more information about how his workshops, seminars, and consulting sessions can assist you, your school, and your district.
He can also be contacted through Skype (barryjahn) or Twitter (barryjahn).
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