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Great Resource: 7 things you should know about

If you are responsible for technology, or managing your organization’s online presence – Educause has put together a series of smart, useful briefs called 7 things you should know about.
Aside from liking it because I love the number 7 (it’s very Harry Potter), the series provides concise information on learning technologies. Each brief focuses on [...]

5 Internet-related phrases I love to loathe

For me, these are like nails on a chalkboard. Unfortunately, I am forced to use some of these from time-to-time.

Virtual Tradeshow: Tradeshows are meant for in-person networking, idea-sharing, collaboration.. Folks who want a virtual tradeshow online really want a very visual product directory, which is fine – just don’t call it a tradeshow.

Portal: My mental [...]

Revisiting the Cluetrain Manifesto

John Cass, on his PR Communications Blog, recently wrote an excellent critique of The Cluetrain Manifesto. Now that the book is 10 years old, and we are living in the midst of this messy web of connections and conversation, John refers to some of the “95 theses” in the book and discusses them in [...]

The Blurry Line of Social Media

As many of you – I spend a lot of time online both personally and professionally.
In the age of Social Media, I use a variety of community outlets such as facebook, flickr, youtube, linkedin, twitter, stumbleupon, de.licio.us for both aspects of my life (personal and professional) – and the line between the two is becoming [...]

The Global Oneness Project – connecting globally, acting locally

The Global Oneness Project
I continue to be amazed and inspired by people connecting in ways previously unimaginable – in the spirit of making a difference. This project is a testament to this and to the power of our new, interconnected global community.
Take some time, visit the site, watch some videos and be inspired – then [...]

How Harry Potter taught me everything I know about social media

As an avid (some would say obsessed) Harry Potter fan, I felt compelled to write a post on this topic. Although I am incredibly sad that there will be no more midnight book release parties to dress up for, I am encouraged by the fact that Harry’s magic lives on by making a positive impact [...]

The web IS changing us

I never get tired of this – it’s a very thoughtful perspective on how the Internet is changing our lives, our culture and our sense of community…and to think that 5 years ago, we all thought that the Internet would cause people to stop talking to each other. Now people are connecting with each other [...]