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Director of Technology Felix is currently the Director of Technology at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School in Coconut Grove, Florida and he is the host of Miami Device, a learning event presented by...
View ArticleWhat’s that Setup? – iOgrapher Mobile Media Case for iPad plus add-ons
Last year, at Miami Device, my friend Humberto Perez showed up with quite the photography setup. Not a surprise as he is an audio visual production teacher in Austin, TX. What I found most impressive...
View ArticleWhy Apple and Pearson Don’t Owe LAUSD a Dime
Apple and Pearson's products did what they were designed to do. The Los Angeles Unified School District lacked vision, a plan, and an understanding of what 21st century education is. Most people...
View ArticleWhy I Smile On My Way to Work
There are countless reasons why I look forward to going to St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School every morning. Some include: Stepping onto a beautiful campus, maintained by our skilled maintenance crew...
View ArticleBut, but… I’m too busy to blog!
I sure am busy! Miami Device, researching new website possibilities at work, sharing all the responsibilities my new associate and I will need to split between us, wifi issues, ISP decisions, steering...
View ArticlePD for Deserving Educators by Felix Jacomino – GoFundMe
Source: PD for Deserving Educators by Felix Jacomino - GoFundMe I am so happy to learn that as of now, Miami Device has received enough funds from many generous people to grant TWO registrations plus a...
View ArticleA Wizard, Robots, 4th Graders, & an Author
The Grade 4 students of St. Stephen's are diving into the world of Wendell the World's Worst Wizard! As they read the engaging and humorous book, they are taking inspirations from Wendell and building...
View ArticleIs this a problem with technology or leadership? by George Couros – The...
There was a conversation on Twitter between two educators sharing their frustration regarding the process of getting a website approved, and they alluded to an old post of mine titled, “4 Guiding...
View ArticleReflections On My First (of many) EdCamps
This past Saturday, I attended my very first EdCamp. Located on the beautiful campus of Pine Crest School in Ft. Lauderdale, #EdCampSoFlo - BBQ Edition was very well organized by Bryan Miller and many...
View ArticleWTWiFi!?
Only 10 days before Miami Device and I find myself in a very familiar place. Connectivity issues!!! Right up until the day before 305 people from all around the world descended on St. Stephen's campus...
View ArticleSharing Learning from Miami Device 2015 – by Wes Fryer
The last two days my wife and I attended and participated in the 2nd annual Miami Device Conference in Coconut Grove, Florida. Organized by gifted educator Felix Jacomino, Miami Device is one of th…...
View ArticleTony Sinanis’ reflections on Miami Device
Now that it's over and I have had some time to decompress (it happened fast thanks to the freezing temps here in NYC), I can confidently say that Miami Device was the best education conference I have...
View ArticleFocus on the Negative
This post's title is not an encouragement to do so. It is what I caught myself doing as I read 60 mind-blowingly positive reviews about Miami Device. Yes, 59.67 of them are some of the most glowing and...
View ArticleMiami Device 2015 Reflection – Inge Wassmann
Miami in November is a special treat: sunshine, warm temperatures, good food, and the best learning experience (Michael Jaber, I love that term!) for educators all over the world. Even more special is...
View ArticleMiami Device: Something to dance about! | EDUWELLS
How lucky am I? The all inspiring Felix Jacomino invited me to speak at his energy-packed learning event, Miami Device, in the beautiful setting of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School. The 2 day event...
View ArticleTwitter Literacy – Use of the word ‘at’ and @ symbol
In Twitter, the @ symbol does not get pronounced and it is NOT a substitute for the word ‘at’ in a sentence or phrase. It is there to denote someone’s username (which used to be called a handle) and it...
View ArticleQ&A: Miami Device Host Felix Jacomino Digs Deeper into Professional...
Get an inside look at one of the year's most influential professional learning camps. Source: Q&A: Miami Device Host Felix Jacomino Digs Deeper into Professional Development | EdTech Magazine
View Article2015 Bammy Award Laureate and title School Technologist of the Year
Felix Jacomino, director of technology at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, received a 2015 Bammy Award Laureate and the title School Technologist of the Year. The Bammy Award is a honor that...
View ArticleLoud classroom with students out of their seats!
Today I walked into a classroom where half the students were out of their seats and the volume coming from inside could be heard down the hall! So, what's your first reaction to that statement? Was...
View ArticleInnovator’s Mindset Mini Keynote-a-thon
I'm pretty pumped about beginning my second year as Director of Innovation & Technology at Gulliver. Having the experience of a full year's rhythm and pattern under my belt is definitely an...
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