In a world so challenged as it is today with the tragedy in Haiti it is sometimes difficult to focus on the work at hand. Catastrophes like this give us cause to re-evaluate our priorities and to make sure we are on the road on which we intended.
Under the shadow of the pain and suffering in Haiti, I am still optimistic about what 2010 has to bring. It will be the year that our product mClk makes its debut and gets used in schools and organizations across the country. It is the year that the community colleges and universities in the US celebrate exceptional enrollment and growth. It is the year that more innovative classroom technologies are developed and teachers better supported in their adoption of these technologies.
As I look forward to the future of my startup company and for the work I do in higher education, I am reminded of the importance of focusing on the NOW. Of making sure that the current conversation is respectful, that the email is clear, and that my intentions are true. The three seconds in Haiti that changed 10s of thousands of lives could impact any one of us at any time. All we really have is the present moment.
The stronger we are and the stronger we become, the better able we are to support people in their times of need. It does not serve us to set our passions to the side, in fact, we are even more inspired to pursue them and see them flourish! Give as much as you can and then celebrate your gifts.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Happy New Year - Happy New Decade
Ringing in the new year always brings with it such a sense of optimism and renewal. I am looking forward to 2010--what it brings in the area of educational technology and what kind of trends will take form as we move into a new decade.
The mobile tools hold so much promise, I am sure we will continue to see advancements there. In addition to using them to replace some of the tasks we have done previously on computers, I think there will applications and uses that we haven’t even dreamed of that will take full advantage of what a mobile device can offer. Cell phone technologies continue to advance and carrier networks continue to improve providing us with a rich playground on which to develop tools to enhance learning.
The social aspect of the cell phone in education is yet untapped. In ways that we currently use text messaging as an emergency alert system, perhaps we can transition into homework alerts or tutoring tips. Staying connecting to teachers and classmates also offers great potential.
As always, a new technology tends to mimic the old--initially. Stand up radio announcers simply stood before a camera when television was first introduced. It will be interesting to see what unfolds as we explore the unique features of cell phones and mobile technologies and how we can harness them to support learning.
The mobile tools hold so much promise, I am sure we will continue to see advancements there. In addition to using them to replace some of the tasks we have done previously on computers, I think there will applications and uses that we haven’t even dreamed of that will take full advantage of what a mobile device can offer. Cell phone technologies continue to advance and carrier networks continue to improve providing us with a rich playground on which to develop tools to enhance learning.
The social aspect of the cell phone in education is yet untapped. In ways that we currently use text messaging as an emergency alert system, perhaps we can transition into homework alerts or tutoring tips. Staying connecting to teachers and classmates also offers great potential.
As always, a new technology tends to mimic the old--initially. Stand up radio announcers simply stood before a camera when television was first introduced. It will be interesting to see what unfolds as we explore the unique features of cell phones and mobile technologies and how we can harness them to support learning.
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