On this page I collect writing I’ve done within my professional role as an education leader and technologist. I also collect public writings about me in the last section.
Books
Hendron, J. G. (2016). Deeper learning by design: 1:1 innovation in Goochland County Public Schools [eBook]. Goochland County School Board. https://books.apple.com/us/book/deeper-learning-by-design/id1087890630
Hendron, J. G., Kim, A., Tolliver, S., & Deloatch, D. (2014). Ubiquitous computing in schools: A multi-case study of 1:1 districts [eBook]. Stratosphere Productions. https://books.apple.com/us/book/ubiquitous-computing-in-schools/id911208349
Hendron, J. G. (2008). RSS for educators: Blogs, newsfeeds, podcasts, and wikis in the classroom. ISTE Press.
Articles
Hendron, J. G. (2026). Back page: The future of school: Can you imagine? Phi Delta Kappan, 108(1–2), 61.
Hendron, J. G. (2025). An AI coach can help teachers gamify their lessons. Phi Delta Kappan, 107(3–4), 29–32. https://doi.org/10.1177/00317217251405518
Hendron, J. G. (2025). The 57th annual PDK Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools. Phi Delta Kappan, 107(1–2), 50–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/00317217251377827
Hendron, J. G. (2016, October 13). Why educators and students should learn in the same sandbox. Evolving Ed.
Hendron, J. G., Beasley, J., & Frago, J. (2016). Hacking a methodology for rapid application development on computers for supporting deeper learning in the classroom. Virginia Educational Leadership Journal, 13.
Hendron, J. G., & Gretz, P. M. (2015). Igniting a one-to-one program with a bold vision. Virginia Educational Leadership Journal. http://publications.catstonepress.com/i/504243-journal-2015
Peters, M., & Hendron, J. G. (2013, August). Point/counterpoint: Can learning be too personalized? Learning & Leading with Technology.
Hendron, J. G., & Gretz, P. M. (2013). A K-12 framework for technology integration with a focus on workplace readiness skills. Virginia Educational Leadership Journal.
Hendron, J. G. (2010, September/October). Creating fluent information seekers. Learning & Leading with Technology.
Hendron, J. G., & Morgan, F. E. (2007, November). Web 2.0 communications linking parents and teachers. ISTE SIGtel Membership Bulletin Newsletter.
Hendron, J. G. (2007). Integrating the use of Moodle: Develop a creative project with podcasting. VSTE Journal, 21(5). https://vste.org/documents/vj_2007_05.pdf
Hendron, J. G. (2006, October). Bookmarks for all. Learning & Leading with Technology.
Hendron, J. G. (2004). Usability and accessibility in Virginia school division websites. VSTE Journal, 18(2). https://vste.org/documents/vj_1802_all.pdf
Hendron, J. G. (2003). Educators as content publishers. VSTE Journal, 17(3). https://vste.org/documents/vj_1703_all.pdf
Hendron, J. G. (1999). Taking a musical debate further. Philosophy of Music Education Review, 7(2).
Reports & Blogs
Hendron, J. G. (2006–2019). Technology Times [Blog]. http://jhendron.goochlandschools.org/
Hendron, J. G. (2013). Goochland High School Senior Project: Full program evaluation report [Unpublished manuscript].
Papers & Projects
Bach and the Harmonia Mundi. This is the closest thing I have to a master’s thesis. In addition to studying music education and conducting, I pursued graduate study in musicology while at CWRU.
Evaluation Project Design. In this paper from VCU’s doctoral program, I propose a methodology for carrying out a program evaluation on a senior project experience.
Future Information: A Call for Using Folksonomy in Schools. This is an early draft of an article that later appeared in Learning and Leading with Technology, ISTE’s magazine for educators. Written in late 2007, I make the case for teaching students to tag content both to help organize digital assets but also to build a capacity for learning and summarizing.
John’s Leadership Story. In anticipation of creating a technical report for our capstone project, EDLP 717 at VCU had us present data on our own leadership through a “professional looking brief.” The linked PDF is my version, with real data points about my leadership in education.
Senior Project Executive Summary. As an action research project in the second year of my doctoral program, I evaluated an instructional program at Goochland High School called the Senior Project, which was first implemented in 2001. This program evaluation collected data from teachers and and students and this summary presents the results of my findings.
Social Internet’s Impact on Educational Leadership. This paper written in November, 2011, was a class assignment in my VCU doctoral program. The course explored various traits of leadership.
VSTE Edge Newsletter. Beginning in 2006, I edited the VSTE Edge Newsletter for two years, which morphed eventually into the VSTE Edge Podcast. This was distributed to the 5,000 members of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.
In the News
Berkowicz, J., & Myers, A. (2016, February 2). Redefining learning: The Goochland journey toward deeper learning. Education Week.
Ryan, R. (2013, November 4). Goochland students test-drive iPads. Goochland Gazette.
Odor, K. (2013, April 18). Library wins $25,000 Follett Challenge prize. Goochland Gazette.
Orcutt, B. (2012, December 31). Goochland educator is a multiple award winner. Goochland Gazette.
Long, C. (2010, October). Pompeii–James River mural. SchoolArts.
Smart, M. P. (2008, November 19). Blog safe: Avoid common web-publishing pitfalls. Edutopia.
Brovey, A. (2008, October 22). [Review of the book RSS for educators: Blogs, newsfeeds, podcasts, and wikis in the classroom, by J. G. Hendron]. Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews.
Woodson, J. L. (2008, April 28). Kershaw schools turn to podcasts to share info. The State.
Fratt, L. (2008, April). Districts turn to push technology to engage parents, community and kids. EdTech: Focus on K–12.
Francis, L. (2008, January). Technology guru publishes resource book. The Goochland Courier.
Owens, S. (2007, March 22). Virginia Tech recognizes Goochland Public Schools. The Goochland Courier.
Trice, C. (2007, March 9). Goochland takes on technology. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Owens, S. (2006a, December 13). Hendron wins technology leadership award. The Goochland Courier.
Bushweller, K. (2006, December 1). Thou shalt blog. Teacher Magazine.
Owens, S. (2006b, October 26). Honored with tech leadership award. The Goochland Courier.
Craig, K. (2006, August 2). Technology expands in schools thanks to passionate educator. Goochland Gazette.
Setegn, L. (2006, February 11). Reading, writing and blogging. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Mason, J. (2005, October 14). Goochland schools start net broadcasting. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The essential ones: John Hendron. (2004, September 29). Goochland Gazette.