Traditional Software-as-a-Service vs Run and Roll Your Own
A short explainer on the differences between SaaS and RRYO. And how schools might look at the difference.
Zach Vander Veen
Zach Vander Veen is the cofounder and Chief Innovation Officer at Abre Inc., an education data platform.
He's worn many of the hats in education and as an entrepreneur.
He loves learning, teaching, traveling, and wandering with his family.
The Open Source Field Guide for K12
An introduction to a new series that serves as a field guide to open source in K12 education.
Defaults vs Standards (and the Role of Agency)
I love the concept of defaults. It’s pragmatic and creative. It leaves room for flexibility and provides a structure for growth. It encourages innovation when you have time and knowledge (and find yourself asking questions).
Using Notion as a ToDo List
A brief overview of how I use Notion to organize my todo lists.
Attention on a Hazzy Whiteboard
Sometimes, I feel like I’m swimming through that residue. The schemas I’m holding need focused and sustained attention, and the cludgy remnants of previous mental states and distractions make the thinking I enjoy turn into thinking that is exhausting (and poorly done).