Ellen Ullman
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  If it's about education or technology in education, I'm your writer! From smartphones in middle school to sustainability on college campuses, I can cover it all. I contribute to several education and ed-tech magazines and newsletters, and I also write eBooks, case studies, white papers, and marketing material.
Contact Info
  Ellen Ullman
Fairfield, CT 
USA

E-Mail: ellen.ullman@earthlink.net
Work Samples
 
Magazine Articles  
(Tech & Learning, 8/1/2010)
See how a NJ school district uses wikis in numerous ways.
(University Business, 8/1/2010)
What is happening to the pedagogical process because of lecture capture?
(Community College Journal, 7/1/2010)
A look at how schools of education are adapting to give college leaders the necessary tools to thrive in today’s changing climate.
(Tech & Learning, 6/1/2010)
Learn how four school districts turned their tech wishes into reality.
(District Administration, 6/1/2010)
If the Walnut Creek School District in Calif. needs extra funding, it turns to its education foundation.
(Tech & Learning, 5/1/2010)
How do document cameras change the way instructors teach?
(District Administration, 4/1/2010)
Denver Public Schools got smart about collecting and using data.
(Tech & Learning, 4/1/2010)
Learn how school districts select the perfect electronic whiteboard.
(Community College Journal, 3/1/2010)
Outstanding community-college alumni stress the importance of community and public service.
(District Administration, 2/1/2010)
A creative media specialist in New Jersey has had incredible success using iPods to teach English language learners.
(Edutopia magazine, 2/1/2010)
Create a culture of collaboration and constant improvement with professional learning communities.
(Tech & Learning, 1/13/2010)
How a blended PD solution works for this Texas district.
(Tech & Learning, 12/29/2009)
In a 1:1 laptop program in Michigan, students bring their own laptops to class.
(Community College Journal, 11/1/2009)
How community colleges are incorporating sustainability into all aspects of college life.
(University Business magazine, 10/1/2009)
Web streaming isn't just for lecture capture. Learn how administrators are using it for everything from public relations to professional development.
(Technology & Learning , 9/1/2009)
Who says school IT (information technology) and IT (instructional technology) departments can't play nicely together? We surveyed both to find out how to make the interaction work.
(Technology & Learning , 9/1/2009)
Which student response system is the right one for your class?
(District Administration, 9/1/2009)
Iredell-Statesville (NC) Schools are a model for other districts looking to improve communication efforts.
(District Administration, 8/1/2009)
How an urban school district in Massachusetts turned its school around.
(Community College Journal, 5/1/2009)
A look at how several community colleges are creating opportunities for immigrant students.
(Technology & Learning , 5/1/2009)
Here's how three classrooms teach 21st-century skills using audiovisual equipment.
(District Administration, 4/1/2009)
How a partnership with Fairfax County (Va.) Public Schools and the local chapter of children and Adults with AD/HD is beneficial to both parties.
(Community College Journal, 1/1/2009)
A look at business incubators at community colleges.
(University Business magazine, 1/1/2009)
Everyone is touting server virtualization as the greatest thing since sliced bread. Is it a worthwhile technology, or just the latest trend?
(Community College Journal, 11/1/2008)
Community colleges join the green movement.
(Cooking Light, 6/1/2006)
An update on Cooking Light Supper Clubs.
(Edutopia magazine, 11/1/2005)
Teachers who remain with their classes for more than one year swear by the benefits of bonding.
Business Writing Samples  
(Sony/Technology & Learning, 5/1/2009)
Sony is helping the Jacob Burns Film Center/Media Art Lab in NY's Westchester County teach 15,000 school children about filmmaking, media literacy, and other vital 21st-century skills.
(CDI Computers, 12/1/2008)
Most schools would like to buy PCs for all of their students; Rylie Family Faith Academies found a cost-effective way to do so. This case study shows what they did.
(Discovery Education/Scholastic Administrator, 11/1/2005)
How teachers use Discovery Education's products in their classes.
(LeapFrog/Scholastic Administrator, 9/1/2005)
A custom-publishing piece about the ways LeapFrog SchoolHouse products help educators reach their goals.
Newsletter Articles  
(ASCD Education Update, 1/1/2010)
Teachers in remote areas face special challenges, including accessing high-quality PD that will enhance instruction.
(Education Update/ASCD, 7/1/2009)
Studies indicate that many veteran teachers will retire over the next decade and new teachers aren't sticking around very long. To alleviate the challenge of recruiting and training new teachers to fill workforce gaps, several education programs are tapping career changers and using alternative certi
(ASCD Education Update, 4/1/2009)
A look at how administrators and districts can retrain underperforming teachers.
Web Articles  
(Techlicious, 1/15/2010)
Here's how to find the right sites to help your child with homework and learning.
(Techlicious, 10/26/2009)
A handful of websites can help kids find the right school.
(Techlicious, 9/1/2009)
This roundup features websites that help prepare young children for reading.
eBooks  
(SMART, 6/1/2010)
Learn how classroom management software can help teachers turns classrooms into efficient, collaborative, 21st-century learners.
(SMART, 3/1/2010)
This eBook provides information on an exciting new technology that allows teachers to reach different types of learners and promote the necessary skills each child needs to be successful.
Newspaper Articles  
(Community College Times, 6/9/2010)
Accreditation, costs and contracts should be examined before partnering
(Community College Times, 4/9/2010)
With community college enrollments at an all-time high, and funding decreasing by the day, how can schools make smarter decisions?
Work Info
 
Expertise
Content Editor (online) 10 Years
Editor 20 Years
Writer 20 Years
Specialty
Education 8 Years
Lifestyle 15 Years
Technology 15 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Cooking Light magazine (11+), District Administration magazine (11+), Technology & Learning magazine (11+), Community College Journal (6-10)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
software and hardware companies (6-10), PR firms (3-5), ASCD and other education nonprofits (3-5)
Other Work History
technology editor at Working Woman, senior associate editor at FamilyPC, news editor at Small Business Computing
Computer Skills
Word, HTML, Quark, InDesign
Associations
MediaBistro's Avant Guild

Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time.