Search is highly overrated. I have a serious problem. As I build presentations I get a clear vision of an idea or concept I want to discuss and I immediately want to visualize it. For better or worse, I gain and make meaning with visuals. To that end I’ve continued to create slides that I reuse and share with others. Fortunately others have shared my passion...

You know when someone is doing a workshop and they have people shoutout on Twitter telling them where they live and how they use Twitter? Of course you do. You’ve likely been on on side of that or the other more times than you can count. It’s my turn. Later this month I’ll be doing my own little presentation on Twitter for local teachers. I’m...

Here’s just another really silly, useless but somewhat fascinating use of twitter. Not necessarily any educational value but pure fun.   Step one: Find someone at a sporting or other large event.       Step Two: Offer a challenge:      Step Three: Watch and wait:     Step Four: End with laughter, joy and...

I’ve never been one to tell anyone how to use a tool and specifically a tool like twitter. It’s evolving and been re-purposed in more ways that I’m sure the developers had in mind.  While everyone has their own construct about it, there’s no doubt it’s becoming a significant medium for many individuals and organizations. ...

I created this from a recent article in the New York Times as part of my continuing development of an interesting quotes set.  Reading the article fully illustrates the value of creating web presence. It may not be for everyone, but it does have value. Is this a new literacy? Do we need to understand this form or communication? Or is this just pure...