E-Texts, Maybe?

Recently  Tablets, Yes; E-Texts, Maybe caught my attention. Why are e-textbooks in the maybe category?

The article highlighted a study by a major textbook publisher.   By the title you can see the gist of the post:  tablets are on the rise but students are not sure about digital textbooks.  Students responding to the survey . . . Read More: E-Texts, Maybe?

Education Nation

It is extremely impressive when a major broadcast network commits time, talent, resources to education.  NBC News, a division of NBC Universal, has made such a commitment.    I am a professional educator with more than 30 years in the field.   In my experience, superintendents are the most prominent educators in a community.  Principals have . . . Read More: Education Nation

Association Professional Development in the Palm of Your Hand

Associations are embarking on hybrid learning journeys. Many tools are in the mix: webinars; 140 character communications, e.g., Twitter; social networking sites, e.g., Facebook; communities of practice; digital libraries; virtual experiences that wrap around f2f events and more.

One way that associations can grow interactive professional development is through the use of  hand-held devices and . . . Read More: Association Professional Development in the Palm of Your Hand

SMARTPHONE: CRYSTAL BALL FOR ASSOCIATIONS

Remember the crystal ball? It was thought to give clairvoyance or clear vision especially into the future.  Today’s smartphone may well be a modern-day crystal ball.

Take a quick look at the icons and related apps on your iPhone or HTC.  Album, calculator, calendar, camcorder, camera, clock . . . Read More: SMARTPHONE: CRYSTAL BALL FOR ASSOCIATIONS