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
Education/Educational Technology
- “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
Writing
- “Write Every Day? Yeah, Right! 7 Tips to Build a Writing Habit,” November/December 2009, Working Writers
- “Read to be a Better Writer: 6 Strategies to Make Each Book a Learning Experience,” September/October 2009, Working Writers
- “Five Ways to Find Story Ideas: Use Current Events and Classic Themes to Jump Start Your Fiction,” Available for reprint and syndication at E-Zine Articles
- “Book Review: Get Known Before the Book Deal,” Available for reprint and syndication at E-Zine Articles
- “Book Review: Novel Shortcuts,” Jen’s Writing Journey, July 2009
- “Book Review: My So-Called Freelance Life,” The Willamette Writer, July 2009
- “Book Review: The Boss of You,” Writers in the Sky Newsletter, May 2009
- “Book Review: Writer Mama,” Jen’s Writing Journey, December 2008
Personal Finance
- “Congress Reforms Credit Card Practices,” Directions, Summer 2009
- “Drawbacks of Using Small Banks and Credit Unions“
- “Credit Unions Are a Safe Choice“
- “Save Money on Your Summer Vacation“
- “Get a Handle on Spending,” Clipboard, September 2008
- “Budgeting in a Cashless Society,” Clipboard, June 2008
- “What Should You Do with Your Tax Rebate?” Directions, April 2008
Blogs
- Pop Culture Curmudgeon: Publishes twice per week
- Jen’s Writing Journey: Publishes twice per week
- Ed Tech Jen: Publishes as needed
