Technological Instruction in the Digital Age the new design
Technological Instruction in the Digital Age the new design The Technological Wave and The Stones. It looked rather harmless, and it was slow-moving. But what we didn’t see was the monstrous wave it was ushering in. Technology blanketed the land like a giant snowstorm that would never end. Technology has so transformed the business and educational environments, that a whole generation has grown up around it. It’s like the elephant in the room; you can’t ignore it. Learning & Instructional Design in the Digital Age Moving rocks Digging ourselves out of a digital storm on a daily basis has become the business norm. Shovel a little technology here, and pile…
Mad and Weird Science a new type of entertainment
The Way Forward Starts Here – What Went Right Let’s face it, unless you add some type of entertainment into your science lesson, students are going to wane on you. There are a lot of unique science-related games and sims out there. You can find more on Edtechteacher . They have a great list of programs and informative content to keep the busiest of students motivated and engaged. Adults too. Trying to stay on top of the latest trends in science and mathematics is never-ending. MIT has a great listing of courses to help keep the old brain frisky to learn. There are other free online science courses being offered…
Risk Takers act differently – the courage of being free
Risk Takers act differently – the courage of being free How long has it been since you have felt the Adrenalin pumping through your veins as you landed your first big deal, sold that property, or made the biggest financial score of your lifetime? What risks do you remember taking? Would you take them again? Would you advise others to take the same risks? Risk Takers I happened upon a group of young adults this past weekend who were enjoying themselves by swinging off the walking bridge that spans the width of the Colorado River, just outside of Moab, Utah. With nothing more than a rope and true grit, each…
Direct students to proper resources
Direct students to proper resources I was sitting at home tonight when I received a call from a student at the local university. She was frustrated that no one was available to help her with an English 1010 question. She was doing a research paper using APA formatting, and she seemed very upset that no one was around to direct her. She was referred to me. She was referred to me How she came across my number is a mystery. However, over the past couple of years, I have become accustomed to receiving calls, Facebook messages, and occasional emails. I do not mind helping students. Helping someone else succeed does…
Migrating from bureaucracy to the world of free commerce
Migrating from bureaucracy or meritocracy to the world of free commerce is a journey of new learning, and that learning curve is steep. You quickly learn that the blue collar/white collar tags are real. The way business is handled within both sectors is uniquely different as day and night. Within your institutions, you have departments and policies and procedures that govern your everyday operations to a fine line. Job subsidies and cushiony benefits hold many employees in their place. In the world of free commerce, you have a business plan and expectations in meeting your next payroll. Your staff is made up of people from various backgrounds; some from corporations…
