Notes for specific events

There are certain that there are video games and social networking tools that can be used in the classroom. But turning our schools, classrooms and libraries into video arcades is not the answer (IMHO). The answer is figuring out what … read more

There are three converging conditions that are changing our thinking about education… and even what it means to be educated. They are that we are Preparing a new generation of learners Within a new information environment For a future we … read more

It is a distinct culture that our children live and, in no small part, cultivated. At the core of that culture is not technology, but information, and information environment that is radically different from the one that I grew up … read more

Much can be said about 21st century skills, learning, and learning spaces. There are many good, complex and interesting reasons why the “What,” “How” and “Where” of education are being re-imagined and re-thought. Yet convincing those who want to remain … read more

You will learn a lot about technology and education during this event. There will be tools introduced to you that simply did not exist last year. It is the nature of our world – and of the teaching profession. But … read more

So what is this all about. Why are we retooling our classroom, redefining teaching, and re-imagining classrooms. Its a complicated issue and continues to be a hard sell in many communities. But the fact of the matter is that there … read more

This presentation is The Post Gutenberg Library, and it implies a new kind of library that reflect what I often call “the new shape of information.” You see, information is become increasingly (and almost exclusively) networked, digital and abundant (overwhelming.) … read more

It is wonderful to be here at such a fine conference in my own home town. There will be much more content here, but for now, the handouts links follow: We had a wonderful time, I thought, exploring some infographics … read more

I guess that the bottom line of my talks today is that for a number of reasons, teaching, learning and education have changed. We are preparing a new generation of learners, within a new information environment, for a future we … read more