Monthly Archives: October 2007

Idea from Ellaine

Provide incentive/gifts to students who demonstrate the most school spirit.

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Idea from Toby

Here’s an idea that might be one for you to tackle… “Engage” is a vital word for today’s higher education institutions. They must engage prospective students in hopes that they enroll. They must engage students to ensure they complete their … Continue reading

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Reflection: Week 8 – Instructional design in business and industry

Instructional Design and Technology in the private sector The two things that stood out the most, after reading the most recent chapter, were rapid prototyping and evaluation methods. Public universities in Michigan have faced ever rising concerns related to operational … Continue reading

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Simple, free PDF creation for your Windows PC

If you ever need or want to create a PDF document from any application running on your Windows based PC, then look no further than CutePDF Writer a free ware application that enables you to simply print from any application … Continue reading

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Photos and visual timelines

I’ve been chatting with some associates about the relation of time, media, and location. In browsing the Web, I came across an interesting tool from AOL that came out into beta over this past summer. Somehow, it never hit my … Continue reading

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Week #7 Reflection

Applying concepts and processes of HPT/HPI in everyday life One of the things I like about systems like HPT/HPI is that they provide a formalized model and process for evaluating what is present, discovering what is lacking, assessing options, implementing … Continue reading

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SexyTeenLoveIdol.net production notes

The show has been in production/tech week for the past three weeks. We have had many many long nights — getting up at 6 a.m. to go to work, after work going to the show till about midnight. The show … Continue reading

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Update on TRIO SSP

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted an update (there’s not any leisure time once school starts!), but here’s a quick update. In September I finally was able to figure out how to do the photo albums I’ve been … Continue reading

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Reflection: will the Internet and Web have a major impact on K-12, Higher Education, and/or Adult Education?

In a nutshell: yes and no. The impact of the Internet and Web on K-12 Presently, the Internet and Web have the least amount of impact on the education and learning that occurs in K-12. In my opinion, this is … Continue reading

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Sample work: SexyTeenLoveIdol

This month I am involved in a production with the Department of Dance named ‘SexyTeenLoveIdol‘ — a dance and technology concert about the influences of cell phones, IM, Web, and other technologies on our perceptions of ourselves and the relationships … Continue reading

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