mattjfuller.com

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Welcome to the personal website of Dr. Matt J. Fuller. I am an educator and musician who enjoys learning, music, and design. I collect vintage Apple devices and memorabilia.

I serve as Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Innovation at Barrington 220, a PK–12 school district northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA. I have served in educational technology leadership roles in school districts for over 20 years.

My research papers are available on Apple Books:

I am an Apple Distinguished Educator (Class of 2007).

Apple Collection

The Mac Manual: The Step-by-step Guide to Upgrading, Maintaining and Repairing a Mac (by Keith Martin, 2003)

This is a rare Mac Collection blog entry for a non-Apple product, but I consider its crossover appeal to warrant its own post. Many thanks to Tom for this gift that was purchased at the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, England. For automobile enthusiasts worldwide, Haynes is instantly recognizable as “the worldwide leader …

Think different Denim Jacket (black, XXL, c. 1998)

“Think different” was the slogan used by Apple in advertising 1997–2002, and is still used in some circumstances as of 2024. The “Think different” concept was created by advertising agency TBWA\Chiat\Day while working with Apple and Steve Jobs. “Think different” was used in its original concept in a TV commercial and in print/digital advertisements, and …

Trail Loop (Black, L, Black Titanium Finish, Fall 2024)

The Apple Watch Trail Loop was released along with the Apple Watch Ultra on September 7, 2022. The Apple Watch Ultra “brings a new bold design and a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure.” In the original press release, Apple described the Trail Loop as one of its “New Bands Designed …