I’m going to begin this little essay with the pitch: I’m working on a two-year research project that will examine how people read, extract what makes the experience pleasurable, and prototype how that experience can be re-created in a digital … Continue reading
When I found out that Steve Jobs passed, my life with technology flashed before my eyes. I’d been preparing for this since Jobs stepped down as Apple’s CEO a few weeks because. Still… I tried to explain to my students … Continue reading
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. — Steve Jobs … Continue reading
Since Google Plus came out, I’ve been jotting down ideas for how I’ll integrate the new service into my teaching. I’m not sure how each of these will play out – and frankly many of them will likely be used … Continue reading
I’ve been tinkering around with Google’s latest foray into the social world, Google+, and I’m more than a bit intrigued by its possibilities. The interface is easy to use (big plus), the tools are relatively handy (big plus), and smooth … Continue reading
In the next few weeks, I’ll be giving presentations that recap what happened this year at South by Southwest. I’ve asked my friends (and the awesome folks at SXSW) to help me gather links and ideas. Here’s what we’ve assembled … Continue reading
Greetings Earthlings: Nearly twenty years ago, I attended my first South by Southwest conference. At this point in my life, I have no idea about the specifics. I couldn’t tell you what I did and whom I met. All I … Continue reading
A huge thanks to the photographers roaming the grounds during the TedXCincy event. You can check out the entire group here. Here are a few shots of my stalking the stage: My opening discussion about how story 3.0: Telling Stories … Continue reading
On Tuesday night, Dale Herigstad came to Ball State University as part of the Letterman Speaker Series. (Here he’s decked out in his best Neo-Preacher Future Man outfit, which rocked.) The series, which brought in Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, is … Continue reading
