Welcome to the Gates Ideas website. Look around to find information about my workshops, resources, and other services that I provide. I bring to the table a lifetime of experience in education and a passion for all things technology to help you find and use the right tool for the job. It’s all about getting the kids actively engaged in their learning. The Internet has made so many things possible, now, and failing to understand that and to use those resources is not an option. The world will continue to shrink and "flatten" and we must be mindful of that as we prepare our students for the global workforce. We MUST create a world class education for all students. We must demand it. Say it with me - "I demand a world class education for all children!"

I am excited about the work that I am currently doing with the "21st Century Teaching and Learning Program" (formerly known as Classrooms for the Future (CFF)) in PA that provides assistance to teachers to develop 21st Century skills and integrate technology throughout their curriculum. One of our goals is to encourage and provide training so that teachers see technology as an enhancement and not a replacement for their current practice.

I am available to conduct a variety of workshops, hands-on workshops, presentations, and keynote addresses for teachers, administrators, parents and focus groups. My consulting services also include working with school districts to evaluate their current use of technology. Based on that evaluation, I will suggest a workable, sustainable plan to create real 21st century learning environments for their students. Check out the "Services" tab on this site. I can be reached through the "Contact Me" tab or by telephone at 717-773-6526.

James Gates, Consultant