I am going to make up a new word. At least I think it’s a new word. Screenspective. Screenspective is perspective shaped through screens. It’s a view of the world formed by the various screens one looks at. Let’s take a quick poll. How many of you are reading this on some type of screen? Unanimous! I use a screen …
Way To Go Giants!
I have been a fan of the San Francisco Giants for many, many years. The last time I celebrated like this was 2002. The SF Giants have never won a World Series. Of course, neither have the Texas Rangers. I’m pulling for the ragtag group from the Bay area to kick and claw their way to victory in this one.
Water: Blog Action Day 2010
Today is Blog Action Day. Today, more than 5000 bloggers from 130 countries are coming together for a single day of blogging about a single topic: water. The subject of clean water is a critical need on our planet. Blog Action Day 2010: Water from Blog Action Day on Vimeo. Here’s some startling statistics: Unsafe drinking water and lack of …
Living The Standard
We all have standards we live by. Some of them are based on the expectations of others. Some are self-imposed. I recently unveiled a “standard” on our campus. This came about through various conversations and initiatives centered around the goal of creating a better student experience on our campus. We wanted to emphasize the potential in each person, as well …
charity: water
This morning I listened to a presentation from the founder of charity:water. I’ve heard the message many times before. I’ve heard it from people fighting hunger, people fighting injustice, people fighting poverty. There’s a lot of need out there. There’s also a lot of messages that encourage people to get involved and invest in meeting those needs. This morning I …
Steve Jobs Tops This List
Take a look at the results from the 2010 Junior Achievement’s “Teens and Entrepreneurship” Survey. According to the survey, Steve Jobs (founder of Apple) is the person most admired among these young entrepreneurs. Jobs beat out the likes of Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Tony Hawk (professional skateboarder) and Jay-Z (rapper). What’s most notable about the results is that making money wasn’t …
Learning To Share Isn’t Just For Kids
Sharing is the platform for social media. Sharing is the skeleton key that unlocks the door to opportunity. Sharing is the new marketing tool. Sharing is the ethic of an online community. Sharing is the way to begin a conversation. Sharing is the artform of a digital generation. Sharing is the antithesis of secrets. Sharing is the avenue through which …
Book Review: Generation iY
Alright, for those of you who don’t have a lot of time, I’ve got the short and sweet review: On the cover of the book, Generation iY, there’s a quote from Mark Bauerlein that calls this book “a must-read guide for parents, mentors, and teachers…” I wholeheartedly agree. So much so that I’m encouraging my boss to buy 30 copies …