Jennifer Roland is a writer living in the Portland, Oregon, area. She holds bachelor’s degrees in magazine journalism and political science from the University of Oregon.Her education also focused on history, economics, linguistics, and educational policy and management.
Before embarking on her freelance career, she was a staff member of the International Society for Technology in Education, a nonprofit educational technology membership association. She served on various ISTE periodicals, including Learning & Leading with Technology, the Journal of Research on Technology in Education, and the targeted journals and newsletters. She also helped edit program materials for the National Educational Computing Conference and ISTE books.
Selected Writing Samples
Books
- The Best of Learning & Leading with Technology: Selections from Volumes 31-35, July 2009, International Society for Technology in Education
Articles
- “Educators Look Forward to Obama Administration“
- “Buyer’s Guide: Student Information Systems,” Learning & Leading with Technology, December 2006-January 2007 (PDF)
- “Buyer’s Guide: Laptop Computers,” Learning & Leading with Technology, November 2006 (PDF)
- “Measuring Up,” Learning & Leading with Technology, October 2006
- “Buyer’s Guide: All-in-One Printers,” Learning & Leading with Technology,October 2006 (PDF)
- “Buyer’s Guide: Smartphones,”Learning & Leading with Technology, September 2006 (PDF)
- “Embracing the Common Cause: Advocating for Ed Tech,”Learning & Leading with Technology, February 2006
- “Software Review: DyKnow Vision and Monitor,”Learning & Leading with Technology, November 2005
- “Member Profile: Susan Hardin,”Learning & Leading with Technology, October 2004
- “Member Profile: Mel Dressel,” Learning & Leading with Technology, November 2003
- “Copyright Issues for Educators,” ISTE Update, August 2000
Find samples of Jennifer’s writing in other fields on her website.
