About

The EdTech Zone is an educational technology blog providing information, ideas, and links about using technology to engage students in active learning.

The EdTech Zone emphasizes the instructional applications of digital tools.

The EdTech Zone contributors are:

John Lustig

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few."

John is the District Technology Director for Saint Peter Public Schools in Saint Peter, Minnesota. As an instructional technology leader, John is involved in technology planning and support. He provides teachers assistance as they use technology to enhance their teaching and engage students in enriched learning experiences. Formerly, John was a teacher and technology integration specialist where he worked with students and adult learners in face-to-face traditional classrooms, blended learning independent study programs, and online classes.

John completed his Master of Science in Educational Technology as an online student at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

As a learner and facilitator, John's motto is the Zen concept Shoshin, or beginner's mind; "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few."

John's top five strengths are: relator, ideation, intellection, connectedness, and futuristic.

View John's professional portfolio.



Brandon Raymo

"I love teaching and technology, and how to put the two together!"

Brandon is the Assistant Director of the Minnesota River Valley Education District where he focuses his time on curriculum alignment and delivering professional development. Formerly, Brandon taught history and social studies and was the technology integrationist at Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls, Minnesota.

Brandon earned a BA in History from Southwest Minnesota State University, and is completed his Master of Science in Educational Technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato.