Some of the commentary from Michael Santos’ book Earning Freedom. A fascinating case study of the impact and importance of technology. I also suggest reading some of the replies to this post, especially the one from Michael Santos.
“Technology has changed considerably during the 25 years that I served. I read extensively during my term of incarceration, but reading about technology felt a bit like reading about typing. Regardless of how much I read, I wouldnt grasp the power of technology until I started using it. Forget the power, I dont even understand the language of technology. For example, I never understood what people meant when they spoke of a “browser.” In fact, I just asked my wife to define a browser, and when she described it as a program that would allow me to access the Internet, I gave her a blank stare.”
via What Its Like to Experience New Technology After 25 Years in Jail | Mashable
“Big Data will provide companies with unprecedented information. It will also provide lucrative careers for IT folks who are willing to take the plunge.”
via Big Data recruitment: Making the move from information management to data science | TechRepublic.
Keep an Eye on These Web Design Trends in 2013 | Mashable
Trends include responsive web design, retina display, Twitter Bootstrap, content marketing, the freelance economy and development education.
Helpful guide for students too!
Creative Commons Infographic: Licenses Explained – Technology Enhanced Learning Blog
“IT leaders need to be smart about the decisions they make and truly leverage next-generation tools and strategies. Here are some technology trends that will shape their decision-making in 2013.”
A slightly different approach to gamification in schools! “A new interactive fitness game announced at International CES 2013 brings at-home fitness video games to school. DanceDance Revolution Classroom Edition was made with school physical education class in mind.” via DanceDance Revolution Comes to the Classroom | Mashable.
The article The ‘Gamification’ of Education from Forbes is a great accompanying read.
TechCrunch Gamification: Insights and Emerging Trends discusses some important points about this emerging trend.
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